August 23-24 2024

Bergslagen (SE)

REGISTRATION

#ngsbergslagen - 23-24 August 2024

This event is part of the Gravel Earth Series 2024

The Bergslagen area, located in central Sweden, is the cradle of the Swedish early industrial wonder with its countless mines and iron ores. Historical villages, connected by excellent gravel roads, are spread out amid the vast forests, lively streams and humble hills.

We invite you to explore the natural beauty and harsh hills in the Kilsbergen mountain range, the picturesque surroundings of Nora as well as the culinary gifts of Grythyttan and beyond. The event will be hosted at Folksparket in the town of Nora, situated 3 hours east of Stockholm. Our local partner Bryggerikroget will serve you top notch local food and craft beers. Routes of 60, 120 and 195km. The 195km race is part of the Gravel Earth Series. The event is limited to 500 participants.

We welcome riders from all fitness levels for a social weekend of gravelgrinding. The event provides race timing and marked roads and is part of the overall NGS 2024 classification. The 30 first riders in all categories are awarded points for the NGS 2024 season classification (2 best results taken in account). All participants in the race category, or who want to be listed in the official results, need a license (elite, hobby or day license) of the Swedish federation or an international UCI license.

Event registration Includes:

  • Participation in the event
  • 1 to 3 food & drink stops on the route (depending on distance) including energy snacks and isotonic drink.
  • Post event food buffet and (please add your dietary preferences to your registration)
  • Registration deferral to another participant until one week before the event. Note: for the 2024 season we do no longer provide refunds.

Registrations can be paid for online with a creditcard, ApplePay or via alternative methods such as Edenred, Smartum or ePassi. Payment via bank transfer is possible. Please check our Registration FAQ’s

If you have questions about payment methods: contact@nordicgravel.com

NGS Bergslagen 2023 - Gravel Earth Series

"Uniting some of the most impressive events in the world, the Gravel Earth Series was born with the aim of driving Gravel to the highest standards.

Respect for the environment, love for the territory and values with a positive impact are the result of the creation of the first Gravel Earth.

A series of events that inspire and transmit Gravel with all its attractions, the best tracks, the best views with different formats, dream routes and lots of parties."

LONG DISTANCE - 195km
Gravel Earth Series
Race & Social
2300 ascending meters

Program 22-24th August 2024

THURSDAY AUGUST 22nd

16:30h Warmup Ride -Kvarteret Bryggeriet Nora (40km)


FRIDAY AUGUST 23rd

12:00h Rider Shuttle #1 - Örebro Norra Cykel -Nora - book your shuttle

12:00 - 19:30h Rental bike pickup event area

15:00h Rider Shuttle #2 - Örebro Norra Cykel - Nora - book your shuttle

12:00 - 20:00h Registration Office open

15:30h Luggage drop off for Nora luggage transport (Örebro Station)

16:00h Velocio Warmup Ride Norra Cykel Örebro - Nora - 52km (free - registration required)

16:00h Velocio Warmup Ride Nora - 50km (free - registration required)

18:00h Rider Shuttle #3 - Örebro Norra Cykel - Nora - book your shuttle

18:00 - 21:30h Friday Riders Buffet Nora (vegetarian and vegan options available) - registration required

SATURDAY AUGUST 24th

08.00 - 10.00h Event area and registration office open (Nora)

09.30h Start 195km Men
Box 1 - GES ranked riders & race
Box 2 - Social Ride

09.40h Start 195km Women
Box 1 - GES ranked riders & race
Box 2 - Social Ride

11.30h Start 125km & 60km

18:00h Podium Ceremony (Bryggerikrogen)

18-21:00h Event dinner at Bryggerikrogen (included in registration)

20:00h NGS Party


SUNDAY AUGUST 21st

10:30h Rider Shuttle Participants & bike shuttle
Nora - Örebro Railway Station - registration required

Accommodation

Accommodation options for the weekend will be published soon.

Nora Stadshotell

Located at the town center square less than 1km from the event area and 500m from the lake. 

Use the code NGS24 on reservation to book an NGS discounted double or single room during the 22nd to 25th of August 2024 period.
Booking via email: info@norastadshotell.se
Single, double and family rooms available

Price range: 1190SEK to 1740SEK /night


Nora Lila Hotellet

Located 200m from the town center square in the old town of Nora. Less than 1km from the event area and 500m from the lake. 

Use the code NGS24 on reservation to book an NGS reserved double or single room during the 22nd to 25th of August 2024 period.
Booking online: https://lillahotelletnora.se/
Single, double and family rooms available

Price range: 1095SEK to 1800SEK /night


First Camp Nora 

Located 1km from the Nora town center along the lake. 2 km from the event area.

Camping and cabins available. Use the code NGS24 on reservation to book an NGS reserved cottage (2 to 6 persons).
Bookings via email: nora@firstcamp.se 

Price range: from 24€ /night (camping) or 51€/night (cabin)

Åkerby Herrgård

Located 7km from the Nora town center along the lake. 8km from the event area.

Hotel rooms, cottages or camping available. Use the code NGS24 on reservation to book your accommodation
Bookings via email: info@akerbyherrgard.se

Price range: from 375SEK /night (mobile home spot) or 11501€/night (room)