Styrkeprøven

Styrkeprøven actually ( Den Store Styrkeprøven, Norwegian: big showdown ), is the most famous cycling marathon in Norway, which is held annually on the summer solstice and also as Trondheim- Oslo is called ( by the way).

Den Store Styrkeprøven

The 540 km long distance runs mostly on the E6 Lillehammer. On the track 3400 meters of altitude must be overcome. After starting in Trondheim route to the first 170 km leads steadily uphill to the highest point of the route, the Dovre. The remaining vertical meters spread over short, partially toxic increases from Lillehammer, which is reached after about 370 km.

The record is held Velo Club Zoncolan 2009 12:51, which corresponds to an average speed of about 42 km / h. The travel time for 2012 was limited from 43 to 36 hours. All who are (h Sunday 12) not run up to this time limit in the target will not be counted.

The starting field is international and consists for the most part from amateur athletes. 2006, there were more than 4500, in 2011 even almost 9600th Since it is the goal for many participants, ever arrive, or to remain under a personal time limit, it is frequently observed a good cooperation and mutual assistance among the participants.

The Styrkeprøve is considered part of Skandinavialoppets.

Conditions

Time is recorded without interruption, that is, during all breaks, the clock continues to run. An illumination is required.

Challenges

In spite of the appointment to the beginning of summer report many starters from bad weather, which is partially reflected in the interior of Norway in June with heavy rain and temperatures down to the freezing point.

Den Lille Styrkeprøven

Under the name " Den Lille Styrkeprøven " (the little showdown ) is a shorter bike race on a part of the same route, has been introduced from Lillehammer to Oslo. This competition takes place at the same time as the big race and performs more than 180 km.

Registration fees

Depending on the date of registration of the individual competitor pays 1200-1600 crowns. This corresponds to approximately 130 and 170 euros, depending on the exchange rate. Finishers will receive a personal certificate with the time information and a medal.