General rules for all events

• Participation takes place at your own risk!
• By scanning your start card you are commiting to follow Vätternrundan’s rules.
• It is every cyclist’s responsibility to ensure that they are personally registered on the start number and chip they have received.
• After the finish, rest before driving a vehicle.
• Only bicycles with two wheels are permitted on the course.
• So-called tall bikes and penny-farthings are not permitted.
• E-bikes are only allowed in Vätternrundan 100 km.
• Bicycle carts are not permitted.
• Recumbent bikes may be allowed if you are unable to complete the race on a regular two-wheeled bike due to medical reasons. An exemption can be granted with a medical certificate. Please contact the office well in advance of registration, and we will assist you. Email info@vatternrundan.se or call +46 141-22 32 90.
• Bar-ends must be plugged.
• We recommend drop handlebars. Barends are not recommended as they can easily catch and get caught causing accidents.
• Triathlon, delta or loose bows and all other non-standard handlebars are not permitted.
• Bikes with disc brakes are allowed.
• Disc wheels (full covered wheels) are not permitted.
• The front rim may have a maximum height of 65 millimeters, and the rear rim 80 millimeters.
• A tandem bike for a maximum of two people is allowed. Both riders must be registered for the race and sit facing the direction of travel. If you have a disability that requires you to have a guide with you, please contact the office at info@vatternrundan.se or +46 141-22 32 90, and we will provide more information about the conditions.
• No private cars or depots are allowed on or around the course during the event. Some cars/motorcycles may be used for photographic purposes, but only with Vätternrundan’s permission.
• Cyclists that are not registered for the event are not permitted to cycle with you.
• An EU EN 1078 approved helmet is to be worn during the entire event and shall be visible to other riders and event volunteers, with the exception of an inflatable collar helmet such as the “Hövding” which is approved during Vättern events.
• Your start number is to be worn on the chest and the handlebars facing forward during the event. Your chip is to be affixed to your helmet on a smooth, dry surface just above the ear. All other chips must be removed.
• It is not permitted to use mobile phones whilst cycling. Leave the road if you must use your phone.
• Please do not photograph any accident scenes that you may happen upon for sharing on social media out of consideration to the affected and their friends and relatives.
• Music in headphones is not permitted during the event.
• Please show respect towards all participants and road users.
• Signs and the volunteers instructions must be followed.
• It is not permitted to receive any food, liquid or pacing from a vehicle.
• If you have to make a stop, remove yourself and your bike from the road so as not to be a hindrance and danger to other cyclists, vehicles and yourself.
• Overtake with care. The roads are open for all traffic.
• We recommend that cyclists ride no more than two abreast during Vätternrundan’s events so as not to hinder other traffic on the road.
• Riding in a large group can be dangerous for first time or inexperienced riders. We recommend that you ride at your own pace and not to ride too fast straight from the start.