Program

August 11, Tuesday

13:00 Registration, info and room allocation
15:00 Departure for parade ride at Jarno Saarinen Circuit, followed by parking at Inkerinaukio
16:00 Visit to the Imatra city center and Imatranajo museum
17:30 Rapids show
18:30 Return to the spa hotel
19:30–21:00 Buffet dinner, opening speeches and welcome drinks

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August 12, Wednesday

06:00–9:00 Breakfast
09:00 Group A departs for Sahanlahti route
09:20 Group B departs for Sahanlahti route
09:40 Group C departs for Miehikkälä route
10:00 Group D departs for Miehikkälä route
Approx. 10:30–11:00 Groups A and B coffee break at Kiesilän kievari Inn
Approx. 12:30–14:30 Lunch at Sahanlahti Resort for groups A and B
Lunch at Salpalinja Museum for groups C and D
14:00–14:30 Journey continues towards the spa hotel (coffee/toilet break) at Vaalimaa for groups C and D
Approx. 16:30–17:00 Return to the spa hotel
18:30–20:00 Buffet dinner

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August 13, Thursday

06:00–09:00 Breakfast
09:00 Group C departs for Sahanlahti route
09:20 Group D departs for Sahanlahti route
09:40 Group A departs for Miehikkälä route
10:00 Group B departs for Miehikkälä route
Approx. 10:30–11:00 Groups C and D coffee break at Kiesilä Inn
Approx. 12:30–14:30 Lunch at Sahanlahti Resort for groups C and D
Lunch at Salpalinja Museum for groups A and B
14:00–14:30 Journey continues towards the spa hotel (coffee/toilet break) at Vaalimaa for groups A and B
Approx. 16:30–17:00 Return to the spa hotel
19:00–21:00 Buffet dinner, award ceremonies and party
(01.00 party time is over)

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August 14, Friday

06:00–10:00 Breakfast
12:00 Safe journey home!

Excursions Information

Kiesilän Kievari: café and time for a short break.

Sahanlahti resort: one of the oldiest sawmills in the Saimaa region, was established in 1765 around a water-powered sawmill which no longer exists. Sawmill operations were carried out in the Sahanlahti area almost 200 years. Today, the family owned Sahanlahti Resort is a renowned and traditional tourist center in a magnificent location on the shores of Lake Saimaa. The unique and culturally historic sawmill environment and modern facilities create a wonderfull setting for our lunch and visit. Summer Restaurant Rantamakasiini offers culinary experiences from nearby Lake Saimaa, forests and fields.

Restaurant Rantamakasiini is an experience like no other.

Salpalinja (Salpa line) museum: The Salpa Line Museum is a military history museum presenting the history of the Salpa defensive Line. The permanent exhibition comprises an indoor exhibition including multimedia and an outdoor museum area. Lunch will be served here.

Vaalimaa shopping mall and coffee break, near the eastern border.

Spa hotel Imatra – Event center: In the middle of the beautiful nature and landscape. 16 pools, open daily 8-22, GYM, FREE WIFI, BOWLING, BILJARD and other games. Lake view from restaurant and terrace.

Additional Program

Optional gravel route for a limited number of participants. Extra fee of 50 € / bike.

Two groups of 10 bikes per group can be organized.

Participants on the gravel routes must have experience driving on gravel roads. The roads are “drivable by car”, although special care is required in some places on the “two-track” sections. No deep sand or mud is expected, so knobby tires are not necessary. Driving with a passenger is not recommended.

The planned lengths of the routes are between approximately 250 and 300 km though depending on the conditions of the roads at the time of the event and progress of the trip, this can be changed to ensure that you return to the hotel on time. Lunch locations and schedules are shared with the asphalt riding groups.