Bus transport is available for participants (incl. bikes) from Lillehammer and Oslo to the start at Rena in the morning and return after the race. You must pre-order bus transport, through My Page before 20.00 the day before you depart. There is no refund for unused tickets.

Travelling time
Lillehammer - Rena: Appr. 2 hours
Oslo (departure terminal Color Line, Hjortneskaia) - Rena: Appr. 3 hours
Sjusjøen - Rena: Appr. 2 hours
Transportation by train from Oslo Airport; nsb.no

Cycle transport
Cycles are transportet on lorries. We advice you to protect your cycle with fabric or bubble wrap.

August 16.

• Change of Bib pick up place

August 28.

• Preordering mattress accommodation in Rena

August 29.

• Change of wave for HalvBirken cycle

August 30.

• Registration and reregistration all races at 21.00
• Booking bus at 20.00

Note:

• No registration/entry on race day
• Registratin after August 28. for Birkebeinerrittet: You must pick up your Bib in Rena

All participants age 13-79 must have a valid license to start in cycle events in Norway. If you have a valid license through your team, bring your license card when you retrieve 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.

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.

Information from the Norwegian Cycling Federation.

The race is run according to the UCI's MTB rules and NCF's laws and regulations. In addition there are also special regulations for Birkebeinerrittet.
Note: Additional rules for the Elite classes

Participants must comply with instructions given by the organizers.
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.

For safety reason, it is not allowed to use MP3 player/earplugs etc.

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.

NOTE: Special rules for the content for UltraBirken cycle

Participants who has not got the requierd contents in their backpack before start, will not bee allowed to start until this is provided. 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.
Packs will be checked. Participants not complying with these requirements will be disqualified or given a time penalty.

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.

Equipment
A certified helmet is compulsory.
All bikes used in any terrain competition, should have only propulsion by human power. It is forbidden to use tires with metal screws or spikes. The bikes must be equipped with wheels of equal diameter, front and rear, no larger than 29 inches. It is prohibited to install equipment for time trial (ITT), road races or any kind of modification

Violating the rules
Participants violating the rules will be disqualified.

Complaints
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.
The complaint must be submitted in writing with a fee of NOK 300 at the Race Office in Håkons Hall.

Travel and accommodation
We provide simple mattress accommodation prior to Birkebeinerrittet (NOK 399,-). Bus transport is also available for these events, from Oslo and Lillehammer to Rena.

Other accommodation Rena and Lillehammer

• Rena 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.

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.

August 29.

Lillehammer Håkons Hall

• 15.00-21.00 Sport 1 marked

August 30.

Rena Åmot kulturhus, Rena Torg

• 10.00-22.00 Distribution of Bibs and registration
• 10.00-22.00 Sport 1 market
• 18.00-19.00 BarneBirken (children race)
• 17.00-20.00 Birken show each hour
• 19.15 and 20.15  Bike show in Rena sentrum

Lillehammer Håkons Hall

• 10.00-22.00 Distribution of Bibs and registration
• 10.00-22.00 Sport 1 market
• 10.00-22.00 Birken cycle expo

Lørdag 31.08

Rena

• 06.30-14.30 Distribution of Bibs in Åmot kulturhus
• 06.30-14.30 Sport 1 market
• 08.00-15.30 Start Birkebeinerrittet
• 09.20 Start women elite Jr. and Sr.
• 15.30 Start men elite Jr. and Sr.

Pellestova, Øyer

• 08.00 Sport 1 Mini market
• 09.00 Start UltraBirken cycle
• 14.00 Start HalvBirken cycle

Lillehammer Håkons Hall

• 06.45-20.00 Bib distribution UltraBirken, HalvBirken. Registration and Bib distribution BarneBirken (kids) and UngdomsBirken (youth) cycle.
• 10.00-20.00 Sport 1 market
• 10.00-20.00 Birken Cycle Expo
• 10.50 First competitor in Birkebeinerrittet to the finish
• 12.25 Women elite to the finish
• 15.00 First competitor in HalvBirken cycle to the finish
• 13.30-14.00 First competitor in UltraBirken to the finish
• 16.00 Prize ceremony for the 3 best in each class in UltraBirken cycle
• 17.00 Prize ceremony for the 3 best in each class in HalvBirken-
• 18.05 Men elite to the finish
  All day: Prize ceremony for the 3 best in each class in Birkenbeinerrittet and Birkebeinertrippelen
  
  

August 01.09 

Lillehammer Håkons Hall

• 08.30-15.00 Race office
• 08.30-15.00 Sport 1 market
• 08.30-15.00 Birken Cycle Expo
• 08.30-11.00 Distribution of Bibs UngdomsBirken
• 10.00-11.15 Start UngdomsBirken 12-16 years old
• 10.20 First competitor inUngdomsBirken to the finish
• 12.00 Prize ceremony for the 3 best in each class in UngdomsBirken and Ungdomstrippelen

BarneBirken

• 08.30-12.30 Registration and distribution of bibs BarneBirken
• 12.30-13.30 Start BarneBirken 0-11 years old
• 12.30-14.30 Activities for kids

Lillehammer, Håkons Hall

• Friday August 30. 10.00-22.00 - all races
• Saturday August 1.september 09.00-20.00 - HalvBirken, UngdomsBirken and BarneBirken cycle.
  Note: HalvBirken cycle must pick up before leaving to the start area at Pellestova.
• Sunday September 1. 08.30-12.30 - UngdomsBirken and BarneBirken cycle

Pellestova, start UltraBirken cycle

• Saturday August 31. 07.00-08.00 - UltraBirken cycle

Rena, Åmot kulturhus

• Friday August 310. 10.00 - 22.00
• Saturday August 31. 06.30 - 14.30

Birkebeinerrittet
Race packets for Birkebeinerrittet that is ordered to Lillehammer and not been retrieved in Lillehammer by Friday night, may be picked up in Åmot kulturhus Rena, Saturday morning.
On the raceday 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.

In your race packet you will find
A tag with your wave number to be fastened at the back of your pack.
Your bib, that must be visible throughout the race.
Luggage tags for one item.
Your personal time-recorder is part of your start number and must be worn throughout the race.

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 shot (the start time is registered by start shot) applies for:
Birkebeinerrittet: The elite classes, wave 1 , and wave 17.
UltraBirken cycle: Wave 1 for men and wave 2 for women.
HalvBirken cycle: Wave 1.
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 ( see map)
This is performed by experienced mechanics.
It is also 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.

We have attended bike parking in the finish area and also the possibility to clean the bike before you leave the area.
The bicycle parking closes at. 21.00 saturday.

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Parking is available in the area north east of Håkons Hall, and on Randgaardsjordet. Please follow instructions on signs and from parking guards. Tickets for parking on  costs NOK 75,- and may be bought both online or on site.

Luggage transport
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 is north of Kristins 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.

All participants finishing the race recieves a participation pin just after the finish line. All participants will also recieve a finisher T-shirt and a diploma stating your time. You must retrieve T-shirt and diploma inside Håkons Hall on race day.

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