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Location: Motala, Östergötland, Sweden

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1. Motala Verkstad – Stadsparken Motala loop from Verkstadsön

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2. Motala Verkstad – Dry Dock at Motala loop from Kvarnön

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3. Vätternrundan Monument Motala – Stadsparken Motala loop from Motala C

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JR56

November 16, 2019

The route circles the country's second-largest lake, Lake Vättern, and is part of the Skandinavialoppet (Skandinavialoppet). The race was first held in 1966 and has been held annually since then. The organizer classifies the race as a fitness race, which is also reflected in the fact that although the times of individual riders are recorded, no rankings are derived or published. Due to the large number of participants, most of whom are supported by friends and family, the event at times resembles a folk festival rather than a cycling race. However, it is one of the greatest sporting challenges for an amateur cyclist, requiring meticulous and time-consuming training preparation.

The race starts in Motala, heading south to cycle around Lake Vättern in a clockwise direction. The other stops on the 300 km route with approximately 1,500 meters of elevation gain are:

Ödeshög (until around 2014 Hästholmen)

Ölmstad (until around 2014 Gränna)

Jönköping

Fagerhult

Hjo

Karlsborg

Boviken

Hammarsundet

Medevi

Only upright bicycles, including tandems, are permitted. Recumbent bicycles, tricycles, scooters, or motorized bicycles are not permitted. Helmets are mandatory.

The Vätternrundan is part of the "Swedish Classic," a combination of four long-distance competitions in various sports in Sweden.

Development of participant numbers

Since the first edition in 1966 with 344 participants, the Vätternrundan has reported new participant records almost every year. Over 1,000 participants registered for the second edition alone. In 1981, over 10,000 registrations were counted for the first time, and by 2010, there were already over 20,000. In 2013, 19,406 of the 22,800 registered riders started.

18,475 reached the finish line within the specified time limit.

Three additional events take place about a week beforehand.

The Tjejvättern is a 90 km race for women only. The organizers assume that there are comparatively few women who want to take part in the Vätternrundan. The 150 km Halvvättern serves both as a smaller version of the Vätternrundan and as preparation for ambitious riders. There is also a Minivättern for cyclists between

6 and 10 years old, with 1.3 or 2.6 km, depending on age.

For women, participation in the Tjejvättern is considered part of the Skandinavialoppet.

de.wikipedia.org/wiki/V%C3%A4tternrundan

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JR56

November 16, 2019

This is clearly a bike highlight - but we were there on foot and as a spectator it is certainly a great experience. Here in Motala is the start and finish of the tour. The appealing monument stands directly on Lake Vättern and immediately catches your eye.

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Location: Motala, Östergötland, Sweden

Vätternrundan Monument Motala

1. Motala Verkstad – Stadsparken Motala loop from Verkstadsön

2. Motala Verkstad – Dry Dock at Motala loop from Kvarnön

3. Vätternrundan Monument Motala – Stadsparken Motala loop from Motala C

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