UngdomsBirken sykkel

UngdomsBirken sykkel requires every rider to carry a backpack weighing at least 1.5 kg, even though the participants are only 12 to 16 years old. This is a 16 km youth mountain bike race held in Lillehammer in late August, forming part of the Birkebeiner cycling events. The start is at Birkebeineren Ski Stadium, and the finish is at Håkons Hall. The course ascends to 589 metres above sea level around the 5 km mark. It then continues along the Birkebeiner course towards Sagmyra, followed by a trail section to Myggbukta that may be rocky. Participants will find smoother gravel towards Mesnasaga, potentially encountering a wet and muddy section after crossing the Mesna river bridge. The initial part of Vårsætervegen is rough, with stones and roots marked by red spray. This race is now in its 19th edition, offering younger cyclists a condensed yet authentic Birkebeiner mountain bike challenge.