Åre Extreme River Class is the classic course from 1997. The Åre Extreme River Class consists of the disciplines kayaking/surfski, running and MTB cycling. The paddling takes place on Indalsälven (White water class 2) and on lake Åre (Flat water).
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Åre Extreme River Class is the classic course from 1997. The Åre Extreme River Class consists of the disciplines kayaking/surfski, running and MTB cycling. The paddling takes place on Indalsälven (White water class 2) and on lake Åre (Flat water).
In order to participate, you must have previous experience of paddling a regular kayak (not a white water kayak), surfski or sea kayak and be able to certify river paddling skills.
If you are wondering more about what is expected of you (in the rapids) who want to participate in the RIVER CLASS, you can read more about this here.
Note: Kayaks/Surfskins must have tow handles both infront and in the back. This makes it easier for possible rescue in the rapids.
The RIVER class has two mandatory portage where all participants must carry the kayak past two different rapids that are not possible to paddle. The portages will be clearly marked with flags or similar.
The course consists of 21,6 km paddling (RIVER class 2 and flat water), 14,8 km running and 31,7 km MTB cycling non stop.
Everyone participate at their own risk.
Thursday June 29th
13:00-16:30 check-in/ pick up of number and race gear supplied by organization at Holiday Club Åre inside the Arena.
Friday June 30th
11:00 – 19:00 registration/ pick up of number and race gear supplied by organization at Holiday Club Åre inside the Arena. The kayaks for all those running the RIVER class will be displayed outside for the STAFF. Approved kayaks will have their race number affixed by STAFF.
Saturday July 1st
05:30 Check-in opens outside the Tännforsen host house
07:00 Start Ladies Tännforsen
07:15 Start Men Tännforsen
07:20 Start Duo Tännforsen
12:15 First Men finish at Åre beach / Holiday Club Åre
12:45 First lady finish at Åre beach / Holiday Club Åre
-All “rubbish” in the form of paper, bottles etc. must be taken to the next trash area/bin or finish line.
-In case of accident/illness, YOU as a competitor are obliged to assist the injured/sick person(s) in the best possible way.
-If a competitor quit the race, this must be reported to the nearest STAFF member.
-Support is not allowed along the course. Only at the official transition areas at Åre Strand and Huså. Not along the course, if this is discovered, that will lead to direct disqualification.
-All participants must be aware of the risks of competing in this type of event and environment and be well prepared.
-The event has a safety organisation to minimise the time needed to evacuate a seriously injured participant. However, weather and terrain conditions can affect the time, so the mandatory equipment is important to carry.
-Show respect for other cyclists within the Åre Bike Park. Please use the bike bell if you pass someone at a fast pace.
-All participants, by registering for one of Åre Extreme events, agree on a common distance from doping in sports. In the event that a participant or someone in the participant’s vicinity uses or trades with doping that are not permitted according to the Swedish Sports Confederation’s regulations in force at any given time, ÅE will report this to the federation’s participant’s own federation and suspend the person in question for competition in Multisport.
Mandatory Equipment – Kayak/Surfski
-Number/sticker on boat and helmet
-Helmet
-Compress (first aid)
-Kayak/Surfski must have towing handles in the front and the rear
-Life jacket
-Whistle
Mandatory Equipment – Running
-Windbreaker
-Compress (first aid)
-Compass
-Map
-Hat or. Buff
-Race Number (visible)
-Whistle
Mandatory Equipment – MTB
-Helmet
-Compress (first aid)
-MTB
-Bike number sign
-Bike bell
