Östersund Bike Festival Returns with an Impressive Program

From Sunday, June 23rd to Sunday, June 30th, Östersund will be buzzing with cycling activities of all kinds. The Östersund Bike Festival, a collaborative event between Destination Östersund and various local cycling clubs and enthusiasts, is making its comeback after a successful debut in 2023.

The festival kicks off with a guided midnight ride through the Fugelsta forests, setting the tone for a week filled with diverse cycling experiences. Attendees can look forward to gravel cycling, an enduro introduction for women, family cycling events, bike orienteering, and after-bike socials.

Two competitive events are also on the schedule:

• The first leg of the Scandinavian Pump Track Series in Brunflo on Saturday
• The third stage of the SweCup in Enduro around Gustavsbergsbacken on Sunday

In total, over 30 activities are packed into the Östersund Bike Festival program.

“The purpose of Östersund Bike Festival is to showcase Östersund as a cycling destination for all types of cycling, and together we have managed to fill the week with everything imaginable. There is so much great activity, many committed people and arenas, and now we want to show it off to both locals and visitors. I really want to encourage those who are curious to try it out, now is the chance,” says Rasmus Nordmark, project manager at Destination Östersund.

Local Clubs’ Involvement

Östersund’s Cycling Club (ÖCK) is one of the volunteer groups contributing to the festival’s program, offering at least one activity per day. Adam Norgren from ÖCK states:

“We in Östersund’s cycling club think this week is particularly fun, and with our engagements, we want to open up the cycling community here in town. This is a fantastic opportunity for us as a club to show our breadth and that cycling with a club is not as elitist as many think. But also for the city’s cyclists who are offered to join all the events that interest them. A bit like a festival.”

Family-Friendly Events

On Wednesday, June 26th, Frösö IF Cykel invites families to cycle at the new XCO track at Frösö Park. Christer Hillörn from Frösö IF says:

“We look forward to showcasing all the fantastic mountain biking that Frösön has to offer for both children and adults.”

Program Highlights

• All week: Photo contest “Cyclist of the Year” and treasure hunt “Cycle with Birger”
• Sunday, June 23: Midnight tour in Fugelsta Bike Trails
• Monday, June 24: Road cycling with ÖCK (50-60 km)
• Tuesday, June 25: Enduro introduction for girls with Helena and Filippa, two of Östersund’s best downhill cyclists
• Wednesday, June 26: Family cycling and MTB orientation at Frösö Park, road cycling for girls
• Thursday, June 27: Trail cycling in Brunflo with SheRides, Afterbike at Frejas Bakeri
• Friday, June 28: Traveler reward “Sustainable modes of transport”, Afterbike at Norra Station
• Saturday, June 29: Scandinavian Pump Track Series Brunflo
• Sunday, June 30: SWE Cup Enduro

For more information and the full program, visit Östersund Bike Festival.

Source: Mynewsdesk