Birkebeiner Rennet

Can two cyclists from the UK take on the challenge of the Birken Ski Marathon starting from zero experience with a mere finish requiring a heroic effort

Two british cyclists participated at the Birken MTB event in august and asked us : “ Do you believe we can perform and enjoy the Ski Birken ? We are quite fit but have never been skiing .”
Our answer was” Let’s give it a try”.

We believe that Birkebeinerrennet which is probably the most challenging long-distance cross-country ski race on the circuit can be an opportunity for fit people with limited skiing skills to enjoy the fascination of marathon skiing.
That is why we have set up a training program consisting of skiing on snow in Lillehammer Norway and roller skiing in England. Follow their progress on :

http://null2helten.blogspot.co.uk/

http://null2helten.blogspot.co.uk/2014/01/seasonal-rollercoaster.html

Our purpose is to prove that marathon runners, bikers and other endurance sportsmen can experience the magic of crossing the finish line of a ski marathon. Many skiers might experience similar training situation with very poor snow conditions. This should give inspiration.

To be followed.