Preliminary information 2022

August 12.

• Change of Bib pick up place

August 26.

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

Note:

• No registration/entry on race day
• Registration after August 23. 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.

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:

August 25.

Lillehammer Håkons Hall

• 15.00-21.00 Sport 1 market, distribution og bibs and registration

August 26.

Rena Åmot kulturhus, Rena Torg

• 08.00-21.00 Distribution of Bibs and registration
• 09.00- 11.00 start TurBirken 86 km
• 15.00 - Registration and distribution of bibs BarneBirken cyckle at Rena Park.
• 17.00 - Start BarneBirken 0-11 years old
• Activities for kids

Pellestova

• From 08.00 distribution of bibs
• 09.00 start UltraBirken
• 11.00-13.00 Start TurBirken 41 km

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
• 18.30 Cycle show in Kleivbakken

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
• 10.15 start kvinner elite
• 15.00 start menn elite

Lillehammer

Birkebeineren skistadion

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

Håkons Hall

• 09.00-19.00 Sport 1 market
• 09.00-19.00 Race office
• Ceremony

Lillehammer, Håkons Hall

• Thursday August 25th: 15.00-21.00
• Friday August 26th: 10.00-21.00

Pellestova

• Friday August 26th from 08.00, before start UltraBirken and TurBirken 41 km

Birkebeineren Skistadion

• Saturday August 27th  from 7.30 before start UngdomsBirken

Rena, Åmot kulturhus 

• Friday August 26th: 08.00 - 21.00
• Saturday August 27th: 07.00 - until the last start

Birkebeinerrittet and TurBirken 86
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.

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.

Birkebeiner.no

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.

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
• UltraBirken cycle: Wave 1 for men and wave 3 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.