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Grenna Gravel

May 11 2024

Småland Sweden

Date Confirmed

Distances: 75, 100. 145 km

Difficulty: Moderate terrain with rolling short steep hills or moderate, sustained climbs

Limited to: 200 Participants

Grenna Gravel - a cycling adventure for all senses 11/5

As spring blossoms, it's time for the second edition of the gravel adventure. An experience for all senses along the enchanting roads of the Vättern Valley, right in the middle of one of UNESCO's designated biosphere reserves. An adventure and race that will take you through magical Bauer forests, rolling apple orchards that will make you wonder if you're in Tuscany, all the while with glittering views of Lake Vättern in the distance.

New for this year is the addition of a competitive class.

Regardless of the class, the day begins with locally roasted coffee and a briefing in picturesque Gränna before we embark on the adventure in Småland. During the ride, all senses will be engaged, and there will be coffee stops for those who wish at places like Bauergården in Bunn, Rudenstams in Äppledalen, and Gårdsrosteriet at Vistakulle. All offering locally sourced delights that will bring joy to our challenged bodies and senses along the way.

Speaking of challenges, there are nearly 2000 meters of elevation gain to conquer on the long route. We promise it will be felt whether you've opted for a leisurely day focusing on the views or if you're challenging your friends to see who can cycle the fastest. Whatever pace you maintain, you'll have a day on some of the best gravel roads in Småland (some even say in the world...) which we'll celebrate together with a well-deserved after-bike when we return to Gränna.

Grenna Gravel

Start Located At: Gränna Harbor, Småland, Sweden

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The menu offers three distances to choose from. All starting and finishing in Gränna.

Grenna Gravel 75 km / 1000 meters elevation

Grenna Gravel 100 km / 1400 meters elevation

Grenna Gravel 145 km / 1800 meters elevation competition class for those interested with a valid license)

All routes traverse beautiful gravel and paved roads, tractor paths, the occasional trail, and some short stretches of asphalt where you can refill your water bottle. The routes are carefully chosen to maximize scenic views and experiences while minimizing traffic. However, the roads are open to the public, and normal traffic rules apply.

Start and finish

08:00 Morning coffee is ready, and the start opens at the harbor in Gränna for those who want to "sneak" off a little earlier.

09:00 Start Grenna Gravel 100 and 145 km

10:00 Start Grenna Gravel 75 km

15:00 - 18:00 After-bike in Gränna with food, cold non-alcoholic drinks from Carlsberg, apple cider from Rudenstams, and local ice cream from Grenna Glass, and last but not least, a locally produced wrap from Mar Around Gränna. Raffle and prize-giving for selected achievements.

17:00 Prize-giving for the competition class.

17:30 Finish line closes.

Registration Fees

75km 595 SEK

100km 595 SEK

145km 696 SEK

145km RACE 795 SEK incl license

Included

Guided pace groups

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Meals: Locally roasted coffee before the start

Two to three refreshment stations with locally produced snacks such as cookies, rolls, fruit, juice, soda, coffee