August 10.

• Change of Bib pick up place

August 25.

• Registration and reregistration at 21.00 if available spots
• Booking bus at 20.00
• Ordering cycle license

Note:

• No registration/entry on race day
• Registration after August 21. for Birkebeinerrittet: You must pick up your Bib in Rena

Birkebeinerrittet
Start: Rena and Finsih: Håkons Hall, Lillehammer

Travel and accommodation
Bus transport for participants and bicycles is also available for these events, from Oslo and Lillehammer to Rena.
Bus transport

Other accommodation Rena and Lillehammer

• Hotels and camping Rena
• Elverum and vicinity
• Lillehammer and vicinity

Buses and trains
Buses from Oslo and Lillehammer to Rena is available for booking through your My Page from two weeks prior to the race. Booking must be made before 20.00 the evening before the race, or you can buy your ticket in Håkons Hall, Lillehammer.
Train: Check departures and order at VY

Nearest airport:
Oslo airport, Gardermoen

If you are arriving by car, please view recommended driving pattern in Rena and Lillehammer.
Travelling by car from Oslo is not difficult. Follow the E6 north. If you are going to Rena, take the exit to Elverum, and follow the road signs from there. Rena is approximately 2,5 hours from Oslo. Travelling to Lillehammer - follow the E6 until Lillehammer is on your right, this takes about two hours.
If you have more questions, or need help booking - please contact us.

Bus transport incl. bikes - booking opens in August
Bus transport for participants (incl. bikes) - see bus table for dates, times and departures. You can pre-order bus transport through My Page , until 20.00 the day before your departure. There is no refund for unused tickets.

Cycle transport are included when ordering bus
Cycles are transported on lorries at your own risk. We advise you to protect your cycle with fabric or bubble wrap.

• The Elite classes: Race rules Elite Classes
  
• UltraBirken cycle: See Race Rules UltraBirken cycle

Race rules for Birkebeinerrittet and HalvBirken cycle:

Birkebeinerrittet and HalvBirken cycle run according to the UCI's MTB rules and NCF's laws and regulations.

General traffic regulations and road signs must be observed. Please pay attention to the environment, the public and co-racers. Parts of the route will be closed for ordinary traffic, and supporter vehicles are not permitted.

• Participants in the age classes may use the service stations.
• The organizers reserve the right to stop late racers from completing the race.
• You may not start using another person's entry/bib or in an earlier wave than assigned.
• For your safety it is not allowd to use any form of audio during the race.

Backpack/clothing
All participants, regardless of class, must carry a 3,5 kilo backpack during the entire race, until crossing the finish line. The backpack must be visible, and can not be worn underneath clothing or bib.

For safety reasons the pack must contain

• wind-/water resistant jacket and pants
• Gloves
• Hat or buff headwear
• Extra food
• Tools and hose kit
• We recommend that you bring dry underwear and socks.

Participants who has not got the requierd contents in their backpack before start, will not bee allowed to start until this is provided.
Packs will be checked.
Participants not complying with these requirements will be disqualified or given a time penalty.
If the participants have to put on a lot of the clothing/equipment throughout the race, due to bad weather conditions, the organizer will judge this with a common sense regarding the weight of the backpack.

Equipment

• A certified helmet is compulsory.
• All bikes used in any terrain competition, should have only propulsion by human power. (Exception: the El-bike class)
• EL-bike is allowed in the EL-bike class in Birkebeinerrittet and HalvBirken cycle.
• It is prohibited to install equipment for time trial (ITT), road races or any kind of modification. (Exception: All-road classes)
• In the All-Road classes (men and women in Birkebeinerrittet 86 km), you can race on a bike with drop bars. NOTE: This is the only classes for drop bars. It is no Birkebeiner Medal in these classes. The tires must be at least 25 mm.

Environment
Littering along the route is not allowed. Please bring your own litter to the nearest food station or use the drop zones along the course. Littering along the course can be penalized with 15 minutes added to your time.

Violating the rules
Participants violating the rules will be disqualified or given a time penalty.

Complaints

• The complaint must be submitted in writing with a fee of NOK 300 at the Race Office in Håkons Hall.
• Against race conditions: 15 minutes after the last competitor has crossed the finish line.
• Against the list of results: 30 minutes after the list and results have been published.

All participants age 13-79 must have a valid license to start in cycle events in Norway. If you have a valid license through national cycling federetaion, please bring your license card when retrieving your BIB.

Purchase
The license is not included in the entry fee. It can be purchased when entering,  through your My Page, or at the race office when retrieving your BIB.

Prices
One time license 17-79 years old: NOK 220,-
One time license UngdomsBirken cycle (13-16 years old): NOK 50,-
One time license TurBirken cycle 41 km: NOK 60,-

The Norwegian Cycling Federation
The license is an insurance through the Norwegian Cycling Federation, and should you be injured while participating in an Birken cycle event, this license makes sure that your treatment is covered. Please find more information regarding the license:

Preliminary information 2023

August 25.

Rena Åmot kulturhus, Rena Torg

• 12.00-21.00 Distribution of Bibs and registration
• 15.00 - Registration and distribution of bibs BarneBirken cyckle.
• 17.00 - Start BarneBirken 0-11 years old
• Activities for kids

Lillehammer,Håkons Hall

• 10.00-21.00 Distribution of Bibs and registration
• 10.00-21.00 Sport 1 market
• 17.00-17.50 Start BarneBirken sykkel

Saturday 27.08

Rena, Åmot kulturhus og Rena Torg

• From 07.00 Distribution of Bibs in Åmot kulturhus
• 07.00-15.00 Sport 1 market
• 09.00-13.00 Start Birkebeinerrittet
• 10.00 start kvinner elite
• 14.00 start menn elite

Lillehammer

Birkebeineren skistadion

• From 07.30 distribution of bibs UngdomsBirken sykkel
• 09.00-09.45 start UngdomsBirken sykkel

Pellestova

• From 08.00 distribution of bibs
• 09.00 start UltraBirken
• 11.00-12.00 Start HalvBirken sykkel

Håkons Hall

• 09.00-19.00 Sport 1 market
• 09.00-19.00 Race office
• ca 09.30 first participant UngdomsBirken
• ca 11.40 first participant Birkebeinerrittet 
• ca 13.00 Kvinner Elite
• ca 13.30 Price ceremony Kvinner Elite
• ca 16.30 Menn Elite 
• ca 17.00 Price ceremony Menn Elite

Lillehammer, Håkons Hall

• Friday August 25th: 10.00-21.00

Pellestova

• Saturday August 26th from 08.00, before start UltraBirken and HalvBirken cycle

Birkebeineren Skistadion

• Saturday August 26th  from 7.30 before start UngdomsBirken

Rena, Åmot kulturhus 

• Friday August 25th: 12.00 - 21.00
• Saturday August 26th: 07.00 - until the last start

Birkebeinerrittet
Race packets that is ordered to Lillehammer and not been retrieved in Lillehammer the day before the race, may be picked up in Åmot kulturhus Rena, on race day. 

On the race day
Race packets must be collected at least 1 hour before your starting time. Allow for some extra time as traffic will be heavy.
Please show your starting card to testify paid entry fee, license and bib number.

Parking at Rena and Lillehammer at Birken Cycle Festival 2022

Please follow instructions on signs and from parking guards.
Tickets for parking costs NOK 75,- and may be bought both online or on site.

Timing / Bib
The bib must be fastened to the handlebar according to instructions.
Your result is registered in the chip that is integrated in your start number.
Time keeping starts when crossing the start mat.
                                                                                                                 
Exeption: Start at start shot
Start shot (the start time is registered by start shot) applies for:

• Birkebeinerrittet: Wave 1, The elite classes and best seeded women in wave 9
• UltraBirken cycle: Wave 1 for men and wave 2 for women.
• UngdomsBirken cycle: All classes and waves.

We offer simple service such as changing of hose, chain, brake pads, as well as adjusting the gears and brakes before start and at the service stations along the track.

• Skramstadsetra
• Bringbusætra
• Kvarstad

The service is performed by experienced mechanics.
It will be possible to clean (flush) dirt off your bike at the service stations.

We recommend that your bike is well maintained and checked before you arrive at Rena.
It is also important to bring some equipment for bike care in your backpack, such as hose, small tools and a pump.

All participants finishing the race recieves a participation medal just after the finish line. A diploma stating your time is also available at your My Page or inside Håkons Hall at the race day.

Ceremony
The top three in each age class recieve their prizes from the stage in Håkons Hall.

Luggage
Luggage labelled with your name and start number, will be brought from the start area to the finish area.

You can deliver your luggage at either at Håkons Hall before entering the bus to the start, or in the starting area.

Luggage claim, finish line, Håkons Hall, Lillehammer. If it is raining we will provide plastic bags to keep your luggage dry.

The organizers accept no liability for loss of luggage.