“With just over 100,000 residents, Lahti offers the charm and convenience of a small town and the amenities of a large metropolitan city. As a year-round host to world-class sporting events from Moto GP, to the IRONMAN 70.3 World Championships, Red Bull 400, and the annual Lahti Ski Games, the city is accustomed to accommodating and hosting athletes from around the world.” – FNLDGRVL.com
“In addition to sports, the city is also home to the renowned Sibelius Concert Hall and brand new Lahti Museum of Visual Arts Malva which attract visitors and talent from Europe and beyond.”
Coming in June 2023, FNLD GRVL, has three course distances on offer:
Black Route – 177km / 110 miles
Blue Route – 77km / 50 miles
Green Route – 50km / 30 miles
In this video, JOM of the Gravel Cyclist crew joins a pre-ride of the Black Course. Formula 1 driver and avid gravel cyclist, Valtteri Bottas, joins for part of the ride, along with his partner and Olympian / Professional Cyclist, Tiffany Cromwell. This video should give you an idea of the terrain to expect if you should make the trip to Lahti, and FNLD GRVL in 2023!
Links of Interest:
FNLD GRVL – https://fnldgrvl.com
Visit Lahti – https://visitlahti.fi
GRAVEL / CX Bike that breaks in Half: #GravelTravel Optimized (JOM’s bike as used in this video) – https://www.gravelcyclist.com/videos/gravel-cx-bike-that-breaks-in-half-graveltravel-optimized/
Let’s Pack a Gravel / CX Bike that BREAKS IN HALF: Ritchey Breakaway Ti CX Bike – https://www.gravelcyclist.com/videos/lets-pack-a-gravel-cx-bike-that-breaks-in-half-ritchey-breakaway-ti-cx-bike/
Unpacking & Building the Ritchey Breakaway Ti Gravel / Cyclocross Bike – https://www.gravelcyclist.com/videos/video-unpacking-building-the-ritchey-breakaway-ti-gravel-cyclocross-bike/
Gravel Cyclist’s Route Library – https://www.gravelcyclist.com/gravel-cycling-routes/
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15 Comments
Sorry mate, Vegemite!
Thanks for joining, JOM, and the International trendsetter edition!
How’s the 1040 solar going? I have one and the solar widget rarely shows any intensity or battery gain even though I’m riding here in sunny Sydney. Do you have the same problem?
Random comment: saw a 3T RaceMax in the video. Seen so many of those ridden by Finns. Really enjoyed seeing what all the folks were on. Great scenery.
Your link to the event is misspelled.
If I didn't know better, I'd think you were in Indiana.
As a Finn who also rides sometimes in those same surroundings, and hasn't ridden outside Finland – what makes this a "bloody amazing" gravel ride compared to other gravel rides around the world?
I think you just made an advertisement for visit Finland.
Very nice course. Rim brakes rule!
Any mosquitos in the forest? Thanks for the great video!
Well done Gungadin…grouse (you know what that means)…
You need to consider visiting South Africa. We have some Amazing Gravel races!
Is there any gpx file for course?
I'm thinking of signing up. Is the long route very flat? I do SBT GRVL and the hills of Colorado keep me on the short route. Ugh.
ETA: I finished the video and have my answer. You covered everything brilliantly.
Thanks for the video! Are you planning a re-run this year?