Falling Leaves Lahti 2023

Experience the beauty of the falling leaves while riding on pristine gravel in the lake area around Lahti (Finland). The area offers scenic dirt roads surrounded by fields and forests and a host of more challenging forest paths/roads.

A compact but memorable weekend in beautiful Finland on the gravel bike is what we offer with full care with your own guide. Take part in the Nordic Gravel Series on Saturday and get personal insights from Finnish professional Jussi Veikkanen.

PROGRAM:

Friday, Sept. 22, 2022
Arrival at Helsinki International Airport in the morning.
Visit to downtown Helsinki with coffee break and light lunch.
Pick-up by our personal attendant with transfer to Lahti.
Lunch on arrival and meeting with ex-pro Jussi Veikkanen (ex-pro and current team manager at FdJeux) for a short pre event ride around Lahti.
Distance: 24km

Setup of the Cannondale Topstone bikes by our mechanic.

Afternoon program:
Warm up ride with Jussi Veikkanen, 40-50km of gravel near Lahti followed by an authentic Finnish sauna experience with fresh dip in Lake Vesijärvi.

Evening: Falling Leaves Lahti evening buffet and event briefing.

Saturday, Sept. 23, 2022
Falling leaves Lahti NGS event

Experience the beauty of the falling leaves while riding on pristine gravel in the lake area around Lahti. The area offers scenic dirt roads surrounded by fields and forests and a host of more challenging forest trails/roads.
There is a choice of 3 distances:
-50km (750hm)
-90km (1200hm)
-146 km (1800hm)
The distances and tours offer opportunities for enthusiasts and trained riders alike.
Buffet after the ride at the iconic restaurant Lahti Ski Stadium (ski jump stadium).
From 20:30h afterparty at the artisanal brewery ANT Brew.

Sunday, September 24, 2022
Post event ride with Jussi Veikkanen
After breakfast choice of 2 options:
1- Post event ride (60km) on the gravel roads in southeastern Lahti (with personal guide Jussi Veikkanen)
2- Boat trip from Lahti to Vääksy (1.5h) and post-event ride of 60km back to town.

After the tour, we will drive back to Helsinki International Airport in the afternoon to catch our return flight.

FLIGHT OPTIONS ON REQUEST: We are happy to search for the best, direct and most favorable flights for you! With our partner the Aviation Factory we can also customize a flight.
Direct flights are available from FINNAIR and KLM, among others.

What is included?
-Staying in hotel or private villa based on 2 person or single room occupancy.
-Breakfast, lunch and dinners.
-Sports drinks from 4Gold for event.
-Coffee from Il Magistrale.
-Service Course at the event at NGS in Lahti with our own mechanic.
-Registration and entry fee for the Falling Leaves Lahti of the NGS Series.
-Daily support from our support team with our own team bus.
-Transfers to and from the airport
-Bikewash by Dynamic after the race on Saturday.
-Living like a pro package by Cycle Travel.
-Personal guided tours by ex-pro Jussi Veikkanen on Friday and Sunday.
-Visit to Finnish sauna.
-Entry at after-party of the event.
-Boot trip from Lahti to Vääksy on Sunday.
-Hire of carbon Cannondale gravel bike model Topstone
-Personal team shirt from participation in the Falling Leaves Lahti.
-Rent of Wahoo Elemnt Bolt v2 navigation.

What is not included.
-Alcoholic beverages are at own expense
-Flights (optional)*

Additional options
-4Gold sports package for this trip
-Custom flight booking*
-Group discount possible when registering from 6 people.

This trip can go ahead with a minimum enrollment of 6 people!
If we don't make it, the life as a professional package will be cancelled and you will receive a new custom offer from us.

*This Travel is light weight; with only your hand luggage, helmet, shoes and 2 sets of clothing (cycling and leisure) you travel to Finland. Direct flights available from various cities, check the site of FinnAir, Lufthansa, KLM, among others.

Photos (C) Fatpigeon and NGS