Unmapping: Race Series are bikepacking races that traverses northern Europe, from north of the Arctic Circle in Lapland to the southern point of the Scandinavian peninsula. From the archipelago of the Baltic Sea to the lochs of the Atlantic coast. Along nature shifts from vast marshes and wide rivers in the north to wild greenery in the south.
Unmapping: Hestra (2026)
WHEN:
07:00 May 30 to 13:00 May 31
WHERE:
Start in Hestra, finish in Smygehuk
WHO:
Racers can ride solo or in a pair
DISTANCE:
350 kilometres, 2.800 meters of climbing
END:
30 hour cut-off time
COST:
950 SEK (+400 SEK from May 19th)
Register to Race Unmapping: Hestra
Race Unmapping: Hestra
Registration opens April 1! — Open until May 19Unmapping: Vänern (2026)
WHEN:
09:00 September 4 to 09:00 September 7
WHERE:
Start in örebro, finish in örebro
WHO:
Racers can ride solo or in a pair
DISTANCE:
630 kilometres, 6.000 meters of climbing
END:
72 hour cut-off time
COST:
1700 SEK (+500 SEK from July 4) Inc. tracker
Register to race Unmapping: Vänern
Race Unmapping: Vänern
Registration opens May 1! — Open until August 4Frequently Asked Questions
FAQ
What is Unmapping: Hestra?
It is a timed non stop bike race on mainly "alternative" roads, traversing Sweden. From Hestra to Smygehuk on the southernmost tip of Sweden.
What is Unmapping: Vänern?
It is a timed non stop bike race on mainly "alternative" roads. It starts and ends in örebro and loops around lake Vänern.
What is the gravel/tarmac ratio in Hestra?
70% Gravel 30% Tarmac. Sections of technical terrain.
What is the gravel/tarmac ratio in Vänern?
60% Gravel 40% Tarmac. No technical terrain.
What time does Hestra start and end?
It starts 07:00 May 30th and ends at the 30h cut-off time 13:00 on May 31st. There will be a short pre-race meeting at 06:30.
What time does Vänern start and end?
It starts 09:00 September 4th and ends at the 72h cut-off time 09:00 on September 7th. There will be a short pre-race meeting at 08:30.
When and where can I register?
Registration for Unmapping: Hestra opens April 1st!
Follow this link to register for Unmapping: Hestra 2026
When and where can I register?
Registration for Unmapping: Vänern opens May 1st!
Follow this link to register for Unmapping: Vänern 2026
Will the Hestra racers be tracked?
For Hestra the tracking will be done manually by phone on certain locations. No live trackers this time.
Will the Vänern racers be tracked?
Yes! The race fee includes the loan of a GPS tracker allowing live dot watching.
Baggage transport from Hestra?
Yes, for a surcharge. Bag, max 25L 150 SEK. Soft bike bag, 250 SEK. Paid at registration.
Baggage storage in örebro?
Available to some extent. Please try to find your own solution to this.
Is there anywhere to stay in Hestra?
We have reserved a limited number of beds at Hestra Guest House. Contact us if you are interested in one.
Is there anywhere to stay at in Smygehuk?
All rooms in Smygehuk are fully booked.
Rooms available in Trelleborg, 14km from Smygehuk.
Where can I eat when I finnish?
Coop Smygehamn opens at 08:00 and Cafe Smyge opens at 10:00.
Race Rules
1
The route is fixed and to be ridden from start to finish
2
You must stamp your card at the four checkpoints
3
Drafting is only allowed if riding as a pair
4
Traffic laws must be observed
5
Leave no trace behind
6
You must wear a helmet
7
You must bring a traditional compass and a first aid kit
8
You must have a Third Party Liability insurance and accident insurance
9
You must have two sets of strong lights
10
You must wear reflective gear in low light conditions (EN17353, vel sim.)
Unmapping: Future Races
2026
Unmapping: Hestra 350 km — May 30th
Unmapping: Vänern 630 km — Sept. 4th
2027
Unmapping: Sweden 2350 km — july
Race Results: TBA
About
Unmapping: was born out of the curiosity of the unknown, of what's around the corner, the next corner, the next and the next. Unmapping is the experience of transforming two dimensional projections of environments through sensory input and thus moving the imagined into reality and later memories of our world.
Peter Tonér & Gabriel Kanulf
Please act responsibly
Peter Tonér and Gabriel Kanulf are behind Unmapping: We have been cyclists for as long as we can remember and are still developing our takes on the concept of cycling. Between us we have a gazilllion or so kilometers during ordinary and out of the ordinary brevets, urban commutes, and yes, one or two gravel rides.
Peter´s planning his first international bikepacking race in 2023, as well as PBP. We´ll see what´s come out of that at the end of the season.
We want cyclists to ride our long and short bikepacking races in Sweden and Norway. We see straight and winding roads that sometimes seem to be more or less forgotten. We see the old and the present Sweden, we see fields and forests, lakes and marshlands that shape the Swedish countryside. The light that the sun creates for more than a month in the summer, in the major part of Sweden and Norway is fantastic. It brings the same amazement every year.
We see Norway that has large areas with breathtakingly dramatic nature. Roads over passes, roads on mountainsides overlooking green lakes and fjords. When we say breathtaking we mean it and when we say gravel roads packed with hairpins we mean that too.
Unmapping: wants to inspire people to ride day and night in these landscapes, in that endless light. If we raise a heightened awareness of the importance of treating our environment responsibly, we would be more than thankful.
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