SpareBank 1 Nord-Norge OF150 - our Formula 1 offer for MTB cyclists
Shorter than the longest, far from easy
Equipment
We are the region's bank with 15 offices in Northern Norway. In addition, our biggest owner is actually all of us who live here in the north.
Get a taste of Offroad Finnmark
SpareBank 1 Nord-Norge OF150 km is the Ultramarathon MTB race for everyone
Offroad Finnmark starts the moment you register!
Offroad Finnmark 150 is a solo "Formula 1" race, and consists of 150 kilometers in tough terrain. The race is conducted as a day race.
Sparebank 1 Nord-Norge OF150 km covers much of the same terrain as our longer rides and you really get a feel for the adventure and what Offroad Finnmark is all about. Every year we visit Jotka Fjellstue, a regular checkpoint on the OF150 since 2008. Here you get delicious free hot food and drink, before the return to Alta.
The ride is excellent for those who do not have the opportunity to spend a lot of time training. At the same time, it is excellent for those who want to challenge themselves and others. It is also a great entry for those who one day dream of cycling some of the longer rides Offroad Finnmark can put up with.
The fastest participants complete the race in about 7 hours. To get a finisher's jersey, the race must be completed within 16 hours. The riders themselves must bring what they need in addition to the mandatory equipment.
Our many volunteers are ready to give you care and preparedness that you won't find anywhere else. They ensure that our participants get a unique offer such as technical service, bike washing, and anything else you may need help or assistance with. The only thing our volunteers think about is making sure that our cyclists get as optimal an experience as possible. You cannot help but be touched by their care.
Age limit 17 years. (If you turn 17 in the year of the event, you can participate.)
Offroad Finnmark provides equipment transport, technical and all checkpoint support, food and drink for those who do not have private support.
Sparebank 1 Nord-Norge OF150 km Solo
- Solo competition
- Limited number of participants: 200
- Classes: Women and men and year classes
- Do not allow with private support
- OF quiet with technical and all checkpoint support, food and drink.
- 10 minutes mandatory break in Alta and at Joatka fjellstue
- Time limit for finisher's jersey: 16 hours. At 02.00 Sunday.
- The participation can easily be transferred to others by 01. July
- The participation can easily be transferred to another distance by 01. July
Information about SpareBank 1 Nord-Norge OF150
GPS/GPX Tracks
2024 (Finally possibly adjusted route will be published on 11 July
WHEN
Saturday July 27. at 10.00 - Sunday July 28. at 02.00
Rider presentation
Pedestrian street at Scandic Alta Sat 27. Christmas. at 09.00
Enrollment
Early Bird 18. October at 12.00 20. October: NOK 2399
ATTENTION. A one-time license can be purchased from us upon registration.
A full-year license can be purchased from 2024 onwards.
Check point
See offer for checkpoint 2023 (adjustments coming for 2024)
"The total experience - my best experience on a bike!"
Participant OF 2022
Premiums
All classes
| Premiums | |
|---|---|
| 1st prize |
TBA* |
| 2nd prize | TBA* |
| 3rd prize |
TBA* |
TBA* = To be announced
Participant prize
Finisher jersey
Prerequisite for prizes
Awards require a minimum of three to three starting participants in the class.
3 starting participants trigger more prizes 1st place. 4-6 starting participants trigger more prizes 1. and 2nd place. 7 or more starting participants trigger prizes for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place.
To get a finisher's jersey, you must reach the finish line within the set time limit.
Technical
Technical support checkpoint Alta and Jotka mountain lodge. If you need assistance, call the race leader immediately, and they will try to get your equipment to the next checkpoint.
Our ambition is that the last participant receives as good follow-up as the winner.
Mandatory for all riders:
- 113 App: Must be downloaded to the front of your phone.
- Effective protection against mosquitoes and the weather:
- Mosquito repellent
- Mosquito net/hat
- Emergency survival sleeping bag: 1 pc.
- Insulation jacket: Minimum 250 grams or down jacket
- Shell clothing for the whole body: Windproof and water-repellent, not tight-fitting
- If you have a jacket that covers all the functions described in the mandatory equipment list, it is acceptable and meets the requirements.
- Warm clothes
- One layer of dry underwear: Super or wool
- Adequate amounts of food
- First aid kit: Includes tape, strips, bandages, and a small scissors/knife
- Matches/lighters: Store in a waterproof bag
- GPS + an additional fully charged power pack: Minimum 8000 mAh capacity
- Must be able to load maps and tracks and display maps on screen
- If the GPS fails, you must have one of these options:
- Extra map and compass
- GPX tracks and maps downloaded to the mobile phone
- Additional GPS unit
- Mobile phone: For emergencies
- Helmet: Approved helmet according to NCF/UCI rules
- Bicycle: It is recommended to ride a full suspension or a high-quality mountain bike.
track and Map 2024
offers for checkpoints 2024 (published in mid-December)
Map
Download Maps (.pdf files).
GPS/GPX track 2024 (final possibly adjusted track will be published on 11 July)
GPS
It is essential that you know how your GPS works and can navigate according to this during the ride. It is absolutely necessary to practice this before the race. Also, don't wait until the last minute to load and test your GPS against our tracks.
We post the tracks only in GPX format. This format is supported by all GPSs. When you follow the link to the GPX tracks above, select "Go to website" and find the track for your ride. We recommend that you first test Option A. If this does not work, try the next option.
Option A:
When you download "OFxxx_stages" you get a file containing all the stages for the selected race (OF150, OF300 or OF700). This means that when you use the file on the GPS device, you must activate a new track for each checkpoint.
Option B:
If you download a file from the "All-files" subfolder, you will get a file for the entire ride. Please note that the file for OF300 and OF700 may contain more points than your GPS can handle. Test that the entire file enters your device.
Option C:
If you cannot get all the features to work on your device, you can download the features individually from the "One-by-one" folder
Option D:
A final option if none of the above options work is to convert the gpx file to a FIT file. This can be done here: https://fit-route.pyrites.org.uk/
BUGS FIX:
Some Garmin GPS may have bugs in relation to our files (Garmin 1030, 830 etc.).
Recipe for transferring tracks to Garmin Edge:
- Download the files via our link and save it locally on your PC/MAC.
- Connect your GPS via cable to PC/MAC
- Copy the GPX file into the "New files" folder on your 1030.
- Disconnect your GPS using the "Safely Release and Disconnect" icon.
- Test that all tracks work.
It is also possible to use the free program Basecamp (from Garmin) to transfer the tracks to your device. Here you can also convert the track (GPX file) into a route if you prefer a route to a track.
No  |
Check point | Description | Technical | Hot food | Cold food | Number of kilometers | Estimated time (hours) | OBS! time check out | Absolutely last check out |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | Start Âltâ / Alta | Gågate Scandic | X | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1 | Âltâ / Alta Passing* | Gågate Scandic | X | - | Oatmeal/fruit | 27 | 1 hour | 12.30 | - |
| 2 | Joatka / Jotka* | Mountain lodge | X | Lapskaus | Oatmeal | 57 | 3 hours and 20 minutes | - | 29.07.2023 at 22.50 |
| 3 | Finish Âltâ / Alta | Gågate Scandic | - | - | - | 62 | 2 hours and 45 minutes | - | - |
*NB. 10-minute mandatory stop at checkpoint Alta and Jotka Fjellstue.
Number of km. rounded to the nearest whole kilometre.
In wet conditions, the estimated time increases.
Cold food Jotkae Fjellstue 2024: Oatmeal, omelette with ham, hard-boiled eggs, bread, polar bread, toppings (cheese, ham, nougatti, jam etc.). Bananas, chips. Cola, blue Farris, water, blackcurrant juice and coffee.
Alternatives to hot dishes are made for all registered allergies.
Ride package SpareBank 1 Nord-Norge OF150 km Solo
Regulations 2024
All participants are responsible for familiarizing themselves with the regulations of Offroad Finnmark. You can download the regulations below;
Accommodation
Accommodation at a hotel
We warmly recommend Scandic Alta. The hotel is located in the middle of Smørøyet, with the start and finish area right outside the front door, and the secretariat and banquets at the hotel.
Room bookings can be made online on our website: www.scandichotels.com or at customer service:
Booking & customer service: 23 15 50 00
Opening hours: Mon-Fri: 08.00 – 20.00