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.
Live Tracking — Unmapping: Vänern
Unmapping: Vänern (2026)
Unmapping: Vänern is a 630 kilometer long race, offering around 4.500 meters of elevation. The course loops around Vänern the largest lake in the European Union, it passes through some of Swedens most beautiful nature. Without moving much north or south, the race unfolds across a stunningly varied tapestry of landscapes. Vänern offers everything from open landscapes and sandy beaches to steep cliffs and deep woods, an archipelago of 22.000 islands, home to a rich and diverse wildlife.
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, 4.500 meters of climbing
END:
72 hour cut-off time
COST:
1700 SEK, including tracker
The exact routes remain secrets until four or five weeks before the start.
Register to race Unmapping: Vänern
Race Unmapping: Vänern
Registration opens May 1! — Open until August 4
What's included
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Loan of a GPS tracker with live tracking, updated every 10 minutes on our web map.
A vegetarian dinner on Thursday evening.
A results list with times to the nearest minute.
Schedule
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August (3rd week): The GPS track sent by e-mail.
September 3 19:30–21:00: Tracker pickup & shared meal at Café MM.
September 4 09:00: Start at Järntorget, Storgatan, Örebro, opposite the castle.
September 7 09:00: Cut-off time for an official result: Monday Sept 7, 09:00 (max 72 hours).
Rules, detailed
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Unmapping: Vänern is a bikepacking / ultra race: One stage with rolling time from start to finish, no personal support crew along the route.
Use only services open to everyone — shops, hotels and the like. No staying at your own home along the route, unless you've offered the same bed or shower to every racer.
Ride the official GPS track start to finish. Any detour, must resume from the point you left the course — no shortcuts.
Solo: Keep at least 25 metres from the rider ahead unless overtaking; the trailing rider keeps the distance. Brief side-by-side riding is fine.
Pairs: Stay within a few metres of each other and finish together.
Results make no distinction between men, women or mixed pairs.
Note Bene
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If you can't make the start, or need to scratch? Let us know, whenever — even at the last minute.
Arrange your own baggage storage during the race.
Want your name left off the start list and tracking map? Contact us before you register — you can use initials or an alias instead.
We can't guarantee anyone will be there to greet you at the finish. If no one is, send us a current screenshot from your bike computer or Strava at the finish line.
There is no prize ceremony.
If you scratch, getting yourself from the location is on you. Trains along parts of the route (Västtåg, Tåg i Bergslagen, Mälartåg) have bike spaces, bookable via the SJ app.
We'll take photos at the start and out on the course. Unless you tell us you don't want to appear on our website or Instagram, we'll take that as consent — you can withdraw it at any time.
Unmapping does not offer any sort of insurance to participants.
Unmapping: Hestra (2026)
Unmapping: Hestra is a race along the last 350 kilometers of the Unmapping: Sweden route, or to be more exact, the shorter route, which is less technical than the longer one. But that doesn't mean Unmapping: Hestra is a piece of that famous cake. The course has about 2.800 meters of total elevation and demands a lot of attention to the GPS. Hundreds of turns are included in the fee and we bet you will have to stop and turn around at least once…
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)
The exact routes remain secrets until four or five weeks before the start.
Register to Race Unmapping: Hestra
Race Unmapping: Hestra
Registration opens April 1! — Open until May 19Frequently 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
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The route is fixed and to be ridden from start to finish
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You must stamp your card at the four checkpoints
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Drafting is only allowed if riding as a pair
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Traffic laws must be observed
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Leave no trace behind
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You must wear a helmet
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You must have a Third Party Liability insurance and accident insurance
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You must have two sets of strong lights
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You must wear reflective gear in low light conditions (EN17353, vel sim.)
Unmapping: Future Races
2026
Unmapping: Vänern 630 km — Sept. 4th
2027
Unmapping: Sweden 2350 km — july
Unmapping: Hestra 350 km — TBC
Race Results
2026
Unmapping: Hestra
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SoloNils Calmsund14h 26m
PairEmil Lindgren & Mona Lindqvist15h 42m
Solo
#RacerTime
1Nils Calmsund14h 26m
2Martin Widell16h 05m
3Sebastian Christensen18h 17m
4Daniel Bark23h 44m
5Tommy Kronstål24h 05m
6Johan Mikkelä25h 21m
7Daniel Janalik28h 02m
Pair
#RacerTime
1Emil Lindgren15h 42m
1Mona Lindqvist15h 44m
2Karl Björklund17h 38m
2Gunnar Hallnéus17h 39m
3Adam Gustavsson17h 59m
3Magnus Gustavsson17h 59m
2023
Unmapping: Sweden — Long
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SoloRasmus Enlund172h 27m
PairOscar Holm & Philip Locklund236h 30m
Solo
#RacerTime
1Rasmus Enlund172h 27m
2Alexander Kirkhoff188h 07m
3Martin Carlsson195h 46m
DNF
Niclas FagerlundBradley RoetsThomas Egrelius
DNS
Stefan KarlssonEmilio Di Stefano
Pair
#RacerTime
1Oscar Holm236h 30m
1Philip Locklund236h 31m
DNF
Jonathan LarssonAnton Larsson
Unmapping: Sweden — Short
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SoloTiago Pinheiro265h 06m
PairAmir Ansari & Mattias Hargin230h 52m
Solo
#RacerTime
1Tiago Pinheiro265h 06m
OCJohan Fogelberg243h 32m
DNS
Timur SolovevJones Karlström El Ouard
Pair
#RacerTime
1Amir Ansari230h 52m
1Mattias Hargin230h 55m
2Marie Rydne231h 24m
2Andreas Lindh231h 26m
3Amanda Nordin244h 44m
3Dennis Wahlqvist244h 46m
OCHilda Zimke257h 46m
DNF
Maja Melin
DNS
Kristina WikströmUrban NilssonIsabel Dos Santos PetterssonOscar GustafssonErik LagerqvistMattias SvernedahlBastien QuesteCallum Rollo
Unmapping: Hestra
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SoloNils Calmsund15h 10m
PairMika Söderström & Carin Winell17h 39m
Solo
#RacerTime
1Nils Calmsund15h 10m
2Niclas J Rosenberg17h 40m
3Robin Helgesson Tunegård23h 25m
4Peter Lundgren23h 28m
5Jakob Brycki23h 53m
6Magnus Jacobsen26h 13m
DNF
Finn KöhlerKristoffer Dehn Rosengren
DNS
Marcin OrlowskiMatthias Hahne ThorbjörnssonOlle ClaessonGöran BackmanMartin Widell
Pair
#RacerTime
1Mika Söderström17h 39m
1Carin Winell17h 39m
2Per Gustavsson19h 37m
2Anders Franklund19h 37m
3Johanna Larsson20h 30m
3Robin Söderholm20h 33m
4Marcelo Rovira Torres25h 16m
4Gabriel Kanulf25h 17m
DNF
Michael ÅmanCarl Magnus HellstenSabina KnezevicRobin Patijn
DNS
Kristina WikströmUrban NilssonIsabel Dos Santos PetterssonOscar GustafssonErik LagerqvistMattias Svernedahl
OC = Finished Outside Classification
DNF = Did Not Finish
DNS = Did Not Start
More results coming soon!
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.
Privacy Policy
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First and last name, nationality, e-mail, telephone number, year of birth, address. Optional: information about your gender, your social media or your sponsors. For publishing the tracker data, results etc on our website, you can use a nickname instead of your real name.
Pictures and or videos of participants may be taken by us during the races.
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If you submit a query, request or complaint, we will process any personal data that you voluntarily provide us with.
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