- News
- Reviews
- Bikes
- Accessories
- Accessories - misc
- Computer mounts
- Bags
- Bar ends
- Bike bags & cases
- Bottle cages
- Bottles
- Cameras
- Car racks
- Child seats
- Computers
- Glasses
- GPS units
- Helmets
- Lights - front
- Lights - rear
- Lights - sets
- Locks
- Mirrors
- Mudguards
- Racks
- Pumps & CO2 inflators
- Puncture kits
- Reflectives
- Smart watches
- Stands and racks
- Trailers
- Clothing
- Components
- Bar tape & grips
- Bottom brackets
- Brake & gear cables
- Brake & STI levers
- Brake pads & spares
- Brakes
- Cassettes & freewheels
- Chains
- Chainsets & chainrings
- Derailleurs - front
- Derailleurs - rear
- Forks
- Gear levers & shifters
- Groupsets
- Handlebars & extensions
- Headsets
- Hubs
- Inner tubes
- Pedals
- Quick releases & skewers
- Saddles
- Seatposts
- Stems
- Wheels
- Tyres
- Health, fitness and nutrition
- Tools and workshop
- Miscellaneous
- Tubeless valves
- Buyers Guides
- Features
- Forum
- Recommends
- Podcast
forum
Vätternrundan 2013
The old saying of "Snooze you lose" springs to mind!
I was going to sign up for the Vätternrundan in Sweden. If you don't know, this is the largest recreational bicycle ride in the world with a 300km ride around Lake Vättern with 21000 riders (+ 2000 Swedish Classic riders). It sold out in 2 hours 45 mins. 
The moral of this story is, don't agree to look after the kids (school inset day) when there are more important things to be getting on with..... 
If you're new please join in and if you have questions pop them below and the forum regulars will answer as best we can.
Latest Forum Topics
Latest Comments
- DoomeFrog 22 min 36 sec ago
We had an incident with a DPD van, we arrived at a cross roads to turn left (we are behind the give way line with right of way to traffic coming...
- DoomeFrog 32 min 20 sec ago
Anyone notice in the picture of the cars parked outside their homes. Not a dropped kerb in sight on the left side of the road....
- Surreyrider 33 min 51 sec ago
No. It's not using facts and instead making things up to suit your narrative.
- brooksby 1 hour 20 min ago
Oh, of course: Jodie wotsit falling off a cliff in Last of the Mohicans
- Velophaart_95 1 hour 46 min ago
Nino Schurter - 2017; Won Cape Epic, won every XCO World Cup, and the World Championship.
- stonojnr 2 hours 3 min ago
because Im realistic, I dont know how Jezza has commuted through London for so many years and still finds the energy to get worked up about stuff...
- don simon fbpe 2 hours 57 min ago
I couldn't agree more, once the debt has been repaid, there's no place for holding a grudge and if the rider wants a career in cycling after a ban,...
- chrisonabike 3 hours 22 min ago
RE: disqualified driver hits garden wall. Was going to post that but:...
- chrisonabike 4 hours 14 min ago
Disappointing comment - are you not aware of hi-vis?...
- chrisonabike 4 hours 23 min ago
At least we've all agreed contributions have reached 6th-form level; an improvement on the year's one-hit wonders?
Add new comment
3 comments
I've been to Sweden a couple of times and the surroundings are just beautiful. The only downside were the gravel roads typical to Swedish countryside as they tend to turn into mud when raining. Hope they don't include these non paved sections this year.
Hi,
The route is entirely paved, so no change of muddy dirt roads. They are smooth and pothole free making for a speedy trip and minimal vibrations. Something that is a pleasure 300km in.
I hope you have entered and are training for this amazing event!
Kind regards,
Penny
HI,
Vätternrundan is an amazing race and worth the effort to train and chase an entry for. Unlike other sportives the race organisers re-fill cancelations so you should contact the organisers and see if they have any places. Explain that you are a an overseas entry and that will help your case too as they want to have more international flavour to the race.
If you have any other questions then please let me know and I will try to help you best I can.
Kind regards,
Penny