UngdomsBirken sykkel

16 km, 30.08.25

Welcome to UngdomsBirken cycle!

Are you ready for an exciting cycling challenge? Welcome to UngdomsBirken Cycling on August 30, 2025 – a fun and adventurous mountain bike race for youth between the ages of 12 and 16! In 2025, this popular event will be held for the 18th time, and we’re excited to see you at the starting line.

The course is 16 km long, starting at Birkebeineren Ski Stadium and finishing at Håkons Hall. You’ll experience both challenging terrain and beautiful surroundings, perfect for beginners and experienced riders alike.

Participants from age 12-16, age as per December 31st 2025. All participants must carry a backpack weighing at least 1,5 kg.

Race info

UngdomsBirken cycle (youth race)

Track
The track is about 16 km, start at Birkebeineren Ski Stadium and finish at Haakons Hall. After start the track takes you south at Sjøsetervegen on gravel and asphalt. This part is part of the Brikebeinerrittet track, but in opposite direction.

At 5 km, the highest point in the track (589 meters above sea level the track turns right and takes you out of the Birkebeinerrittet track and to Sagmyra. From there to Myggbukta there are about 1 km om gravel and path. From that point you will cycle on a good gravel road until you reach the food and -drink station at Mesnasaga.

From Mesnasaga to Vårsæterveien you will cycle on path. From Vårsetervegen til Kanalen it is a wide gravel road. At the end of Kanalen the track again takes you on to the Birkebeinerrittet track. There are some sharp turns on road before you reach Ballettbakken. The track goes down on the right at Ballettbakken (gravel and grass). It is narrow, steep and bumpy going down Old Nordsetervei - Try to slow down.
You will reach the finish line at Haakons Hall at 16 km after going down Kleivbakken.
- Track profile UngdomsBirken 16 km
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Track map UngdomsBirken cycle
Race planner and GPX
Food- and drink stations

One drink station: Water and Maxim Sports drink.

Finish: Water, lemonade, banana and Gilde sausage.

Sykkelservice after 10 km

Starting times and classes

Age as per 31.12.2025
In addition to the age classes W(K)/M 12-16 years old we also have classes for disabled W(K)/M 12-16 years old. For participants in these classes: Please contact us at info@birkebeiner.no to determine starting time.

Preliminary starting time	Class
09.15	M16
09.15	M15
09.20	K16
09.20	K15
09.25	M14
09.30	M13
09.35	K14
09.40	K13
09.40	K12
09.45	M12

Race rules UngdomsBirken cycle
The race is run according to NCF's laws and regulations. In addition there are also special regulations for UngdomsBirken cycle.

All competitors must have the Bib fastened visible on the handlebar.

You may not start using another person's entry/bib.

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 1,5 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.
The backpack must contain food, drink, tools and hose kit.

Violating the rules
Participants violating the rules will be disqualified.

Information Birken cycle

Need to know in advance

Deadlines
August 16.

Change of Bib pick up place

August 29.

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 27. for Birkebeinerrittet: You must pick up your Bib in Rena
Travel and accommodation
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

Accommodation Rena and Lillehammer

Mattress accommodation Rena

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.
License
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,-

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:
- NCF license: Information for foreigners
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Information Birken cycle

On race day

What happens when ?
Thursday August 28.

15.00 - 21.00 Sport 1 market in Håkons Hall, Lillehammer

Friday August 29.

Rena Åmot kulturhus, Rena Torg

11.00-21.00 Distribution of Bibs and registration

11.00 - 21.00 Sport 1 market

15.30 - Registration and distribution of bibs BarneBirken cyckle.

17.00-18.00 - 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 August 30.

Rena, Åmot kulturhus og Rena Torg

From 07.00 Distribution of Bibs in Åmot kulturhus

07.00-13.00 Sport 1 market

09.00-12.00 Start Birkebeinerrittet

09.00 start Men Elite

09.10 start Women Elite

Lillehammer

Birkebeineren skistadion

05.00-06.00 distribution of Bibs GravelBirken 200

06.00 Start GravelBirken 200

From 07.30 distribution of Bibs UngdomsBirken sykkel and GravelBirken 100

09.00 Start GravelBirken 100

09.15-09.45 start UngdomsBirken sykkel

Pellestova, Hafjell

From 06.30 distribution of Bibs UltraBirken and HalvBirken cycle

08.00-08.20 start UltraBirken cycle

13.00-13.15 start HalvBirken cycle

Håkons Hall

09.00-19.00 Sport 1 market

09.00-20.00 Race office, diplomas and prizes

09.00-20.00 shower and wardrobe

appr. 09.30 first participant UngdomsBirken

10.45 Prize ceremony UngdomsBirken and Ungdomstrippelen

appr. 11.30 first Men Elite expected to the finish

appr. 12.10 first Women Elite expected to the finish

13.00 Prize ceremony Men and Women Elite

appr. 12.50-13.00 First participant UltraBirken cycle

appr. 14.05 First participant HalvBirken cycle

14.00-18.00 Prize ceremonies Birkebeinerrittet and Birkebeinertrippelen

15.30-18.00 Prize ceremonies UltraBirken cycle and HalvBirken cycle

Sunday 01.09

12.00 - 15.00 Lost and found in Haakons Hall
Distribution of Bibs
Lillehammer, Håkons Hall
Birkebeinerrittet, UltraBirken cycle, HalvBirken cycle, GravelBirken, UngdomsBirken and BarneBirken

Friday August 29th: 10.00-21.00

Pellestova
UltraBirken cycle and HalvBirken cycle

Saturday August 30th from 6.30

Birkebeineren Skistadion
GravelBirken 200

Saturday August 30th 05.00-06.00

UngdomsBirken and GravelBirken 100

Saturday August 30th from 7.30

Rena, Åmot kulturhus
Birkebeinerrittet

Friday August 29th: 11.00 - 21.00

Saturday August 30th: 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.
Luggage

Transportation of luggage from start to finish is included in the entry fee.

Deliver your luggage
Birkebeinerrittet:
Deliver your luggage at the starting area - the trucks will be on the parking area, east of Åmot kulturhus, Rena.
HalvBirken and UltraBirken cycle
You can deliver your luggage at either at Håkons Hall before entering the bus to the start or in the starting area at Pellestova.

Luggage claim
At the finish outside Håkons Hall, Lillehammer.

It is your own responsibility to tag your luggage and hand it in to the truck labelled with your wave. Tags are included in your race packet. In the event of heavy rain, you will be given plastic bags to keep your luggage dry.

The organizers accept no liability for loss of luggage.
Stadium maps
Traffic / parking

Parking at Rena and Lillehammer at Birken Cycle

Please follow instructions on signs and from parking guards.
Tickets for parking costs NOK 95,- and may be bought both online or on site.

Traffic / parking Rena
Traffic / parking Lillehammer
Closed roads
Time keeping
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:

The elite classes, Men and Women Elite Jr. and Sr.

Wave 1

UngdomsBirken cycle: All classes and waves.

UltraBirken cycle: All waves

HalvBirken cycle: All waves

GravelBirken: All waves
Prizes

All participants in Birkebeinerrittet, HalvBirken cycle and UltraBirken cycle receives a finisher pin at the finish line.
Participations in UngdomsBirken cycle and GravelBirken recieves a finisher medal at the finish line.
A diploma stating your time can be picked up inside Haakons Hall at race day or downloaded from your My Page.

Ceremony
The top three in each age class recieve their prizes from the stage/Håkons Hall. Retrieve your other prizes, pins and diplomas at the prize desk inside Håkons Hall.

Prizes and Diplomas must be picked up inside Håkons Hall on race day.

For Birkebeinerrittet 84 km
Participated 10, 20 and 30 times in total
Participants that have reached the milestones of entering 10, 20 or 30 times in total: Birkebeinerrittet 86, FredagsBirken cycle and/or TurBirken cycle 86 recieve a plate from Birken's prize collection.

Prizes Birkebeiner Medal
    1. medal: SMK (Silver pin)
    5. medal: GMK (Golden pin)
    10. medal: FAT 10 (Birken plate)
    20. medal: FAT 20 (Birken plate)
    30. medal: FAT 30 (Birken plate)
No medals are given at the 2nd, 3th, 4th, 6th, 7th an so on.

Prizes elte classes
Cycle service
Birkebeinerrittet
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.

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.
Bike parking

Bike parking
Free bike parking is available in the finish area.
The owner of the cycle is identified by the starting number, and to retrieve your cycle from the area, you must bring your starting card, Birken-app, your wrist tag or your luggage tag.
It will be possible to clean (flush) dirt off your bike before you leave the area.
The bicycle park closes at 20.30 saturday.