Saunas, liquorice, Finnish forests, wet gravel, but great fun is what I expect to meet when we go to the Nordic Gravel Series Lahti. This will be great!
Covid has taken out most of the gravel season this year. Finally in September we had a chance to experience the Nordic Gravel Series first hand, when we actually organised the Norwegian edition of the gravel series.
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The event in Nesbyen was great, and I am happy to be able to join this year’s last gravel event in Lahti, Finland.
The route is 146 km and goes through forests, open farmlands with some rolling hills. Last year’s race was really fun and I am looking forward to more gravel in Lahti.
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It’s not too many meters elevation, so it should be fast.
What: Nordic Gravel Series Lahti
Where: Lahti, Finland
Start/finish: Lahti Olympic Venue
Distance: 91 miles – 146 km
Elevation gain: 970 meters
Date: September 25th 2021
Starting time: 10 AM local time
Finishing time: aprox. 14.30 AM CEST
Racing speed: aprox. 32-33 kph.
Weather report: 6-9℃, overcast or light rain, southern breeze
Bike: Cannondale Topstone Carbon Lefty 1
Tires: WTB Beway 47/Venture 47 650b
Nutrition: Squeezy Sport Nutrition (Discount: 20% off (if buying more than kr 500) – Orset20 )
Race kit: CCN Sports
Helmet: Met Manta
Shoes: Fizik Terra Powerstrap X4
Computer: Wahoo ELMNT Roam
Chain lube: Muc Off
Service man/photographer : Kent Erik Harridsleff
Bike service: Oslo Sykkelverksted
It’s not a full on race, but it will be quite competitive anyway. James Whelan from EF Education is probably the best known rider, but I am sure more hitters will come. It will be fun!
Annika Langvald, 6-times World Champion MTB is probably the best known rider here. It’s a great gathering of riders, from World class riders to first-timers. This is what I love about gravel, it is for everyone!
Can’t wait to get started.
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