Map stand rental in Imatra
This year too, there are map holders available for rent that can be attached to a bicycle. The map holder makes reading the map considerably easier during the cycling portions, so its use is highly recommended. Holders are available for two different handlebar thicknesses, 31.8 mm and 35 mm. Unfortunately, there are no rental holders available for oval-shaped handlebars. Reservation form Photo: Joni Solonen
Sump insurance
With punch insurance, you can invalidate an individual control leg error from the results.
Leader supports more kayak equipment
Leader Länsi-Saimaa ry. supported Saimaa Challenge ry. in acquiring new kayak equipment and a transport trailer. The equipment will be used to organize events for young people. With the support, five new kayaks were purchased, along with paddles, life vests, and spray decks for them. Additionally, the support funded the purchase of a kayak transport trailer. In the future, the trailer will be able to transport the club's entire fleet of nine kayaks and their accessories. With the equipment
HK Varma Team Extreme-series fastest
HK Varma Team – Janne Mononen and Pauliina Pohja For the first time, the mixed team HK Varma Team, consisting of Pauliina Pohja and Janne Mononen, won the overall competition of the fifth Saimaa Challenge. The victory was not exactly a surprise, as Pauliina is arguably Finland's toughest female adventure athlete at the moment, and Janne, in addition to other endurance sports, has a strong and
Competition center and parking
As has already been indicated, the competition center is located at the Saimaanportti unified school and its surroundings. The address is Rinnekatu 8, 50100 Mikkeli. An important note when moving inside the school: the school's interior is a "clean space," and you are not allowed to walk around with shoes on. Shoes must be left inside the entrance by the outer door. Aerial view of the competition center; Facilities in use; School facilities themselves
Terrain survey and leg distances and time estimates
The exact distances and time estimates for all routes can be found at this link. The lengths and time estimates for all stages of all series can be seen by clicking on the image. General information about the terrain: The vegetation is at its lushest at this time of year. Therefore, some of the much-traveled trails, which are visible from afar in spring, are partially covered by vegetation. Especially the parts of the trails in open areas, such as the trails
