VÄTTERNRUNDAN · PACKING LIST
Front and rear lights, layers for a cold night and a warm afternoon, two bottles, food for 10–13 hours and spares for a puncture. What people forget most: charged lights, a rain jacket, chamois cream, and cash or a card for the depots.
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The night can be close to freezing, the afternoon warm. Wear layers you can take off and put in your pockets: a gilet, arm and leg warmers. A thin rain jacket weighs almost nothing. Only ride in clothes you’ve already ridden far in.
A road bike is usual. You can ride a gravel bike, hybrid or MTB, but it takes longer. What matters most is that the bike is serviced and you’ve ridden far on it. Rules on bikes and aero bars are on vatternrundan.se.
Eat little and often: something every 45 minutes from the start, even if you’re not hungry. The depots have food and drink; carry your own for the stretches between. Try your food on the long rides, not on the day.
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Clubs post their long rides before Vätternrundan in the app. See who rides near you, at your pace, and say you’re coming.
Layers you can take off: a gilet, arm and leg warmers and a thin rain jacket over normal cycling kit. The night can get cold.
Yes, most riders start in the evening or at night. Front and rear lights, charged. See the rules on vatternrundan.se.
A road bike is fastest, but a gravel bike or hybrid works too if it is serviced and comfortable for many hours. What matters most is a comfortable fit, good tyres and working lights.
Yes. It takes a little longer than on a road bike.
Little and often: bars, gels, buns and sports drink. The depots have food, but carry your own for the stretches between.
Rulla is not the organiser of Vätternrundan. Dates, sign-up and rules are on vatternrundan.se. Go to vatternrundan.se
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