Finland Randonneurs - HERO 1000

​Helsinki – Rovaniemi is a 1000 km BRM with a time limit of 75 hours.

​We’re going from the capital to the arctic circle.

​Start is on 2.7.2026 at 10AM from Helsinki, Laajasalo. We will start the ride through the new Kruununvuoren bridge, which is now the longest bridge in Finland.

​First stop will be at the restaurant of the Räyskälä airfield at 105km

​ABC Toijala 24h at 180km

​ABC Nokia 24h at 234km

​A long and hilly stretch of 142km and 2300m elevation by night to Tuuri at 376km. This is probably going to be the tough part for most. But then you get to snap a selfie with the lucky golden horse shoe. If you get there late in the morning, you should go inside the shopping mall to be amazed.

​Another 68km to ABC Alajärvi at 443km

​ABC Kokkola at 563km

​Another long stretch of 142km to take a selfie with a dinosaur in Raahe at 705km

​Keep your camera out because only 84km later you will take another selfie with Mörkö in Oulu at 789km

​Neste Kemi at 898km

​Next stop is the Arctic Circle at 1035km. We pass-by Rovaniemi, then cross the magical line, turn around and head back south to Lordi square for making a face in front of the webcam at 1044km.

​Price is 2e for the BRM card and 10e for the Randonneurs Finland season fee. A medal can be ordered for 5e. No hotel reservation. No drop bag. You’re on your own. There will be a group starting together with the plan to finish in 70-72 hours.

​There is a night train ride back to Helsinki at 17:52. Make sure to book early. If you are late, there is another train at 21:00. Price is about 110€ per berth in a shared cabin, or 22€ for a seat (ouch…)

​Even though there is almost 24/7 sunlight you need to have lights and reflective vest available.

​Preliminary control points:

• ​Helsinki 0km

• ​Räyskälä 105km

• ​Toijala 180km

• ​Nokia 234km

• ​Tuuri 376km

• ​Alajärvi 443km

• ​Kokkola 563km

• ​Raahe 705km

• ​Oulu 789km

• ​Kemi 898km

• ​Arctic Circle at 1035km

• ​Rovaniemi 1044km.

​https://ridewithgps.com/routes/53668734

​Calendar: https://randonneurs.fi/kalenteri

​Registration before Tuesday 30th June.

​Event on Ride With GPS: https://ridewithgps.com/events/439489-hero-2026-1000k-helsinki-rovaniemi