The Nordic Chase is a test of endurance and resilience. Participants must be entirely self-sufficient from start to finish.  

• Self-Sufficiency: You are responsible for all gear, nutrition, hydration, accommodations, and mechanical repairs.

• No Private Support: Outside assistance from friends, family, or private support vehicles is prohibited.

• Commercial Services Only: Use only services available to every participant (e.g., supermarkets, hotels, cafes, bike shops).

• Strategic Accommodation: Pre-booking is permitted only after the official race manual is released (three weeks prior to start). However, Booking your accommodations "on the fly" during the race is encouraged for maximum flexibility.

While many races forbid drafting, the Nordic Chase prioritizes Community and Safety.

• The Rule of Three: Drafting is permitted in pods of a maximum of 3 Nordic Chase riders.

• Splitting Groups: Groups larger than three must split into separate pods and maintain a 12-meter distance between them.

• Road Safety: Don’t be in your Aero/TT bars while drafting in a pod; your hands must remain on the brakes.

Note: riding on your own is of course also allowed :)

• Don’t litter. Carry your trash to the next bin.

• Respect landscapes, wildlife, and local communities.

• Ride responsibly around other riders, vehicles, and pedestrians.

• Know your limits. Avoid unnecessary risks.

• Help riders who are injured or in danger.

• Follow all traffic laws.

• Use lights after dark.

Mandatory:

• Helmet

• Front and rear lights

Recommendations:

• Reflective vest at night

• Follow the official GPS route

• You may temporarily leave for resupply, rest, or sightseeing, but return to the exact point you left.

• In the event of road interruptions or closures, riders are responsible for finding an alternate route to bypass the interruption and rejoin the official route.

• The provided GPS tracker must be carried by the rider at all times.

• Participants are responsible for keeping the GPS tracker functional and sufficiently charged throughout the event.

• Rankings are based on total elapsed time from start to finish, including all stops

• Participants must have a liability, death, accident and health insurance covering emergency rescue, medical expenses and repatriation, valid for the event’s duration.

• A copy of your insurance will be asked before the event.

• Rider briefing and official start time are mandatory.

• Maximum allowed time:

  • BER→CPH: 100 hours.

  • CPH→OSL: 103 hours.

• Late finishers: must return tracker by mail.