Preregistration opened November 1, 2021, 00:00 (CET). The number of entries is limited to 100. Preregistration fee is 250 SEK, and is counted as a partial payment of the ordinary registration fee. Preregistration guarantees an entry if you upgrade it to ordinary registration before March 1, 2022.
A number of preregistration entries were reserved until 1 December for volunteers from previous rides.
Ordinary registration opened January 15, 2022, 00:00 (CET) and closes June 1, 2022. Maximum number of participants is 100. Preregistered riders have priority until March 1. If you want to secure an entry, we recommend preregistering.
Participation fee is 2500 SEK if registered before May 1, 2022. Lodgement, some food, cue sheet and other services are included as described under "Service for participants". Registration after May 1 costs 3500 SEK.
If you cancel before April 1, 2022, the registration fee will be refunded, minus 500 SEK. The fee for preregistered-only participants is not refunded.
The organizer reserves the right to cancel the ride in case of unforseen events or if too few riders register. If the ride is cancelled for reasons other than Force Majeaure, fees are fully refunded regardless of time.
You must qualify by July 20 in order to participate. Qualification consists of a randonné or equivalent of at least 300 km ridden after October 1, 2021. We may in some cases provide an exception if you have previously finished a brevet of 1200 km or longer, and are physically fit for a 1500 km ride.
Participants are required to have covid-19 vaccination with at least two doses, or a documented equivalent protection. Participants are responsible for any passports, visas and certificates required to enter Sweden and Norway.
EU and United Kingdom citizen can normally enter Norway without hassle with a vaccination pass. Read more on Helse Norge.
See the rules page.
Uppsala – Trondheim – Uppsala has in 2022 both manned and unmanned controls. This year, our manned controls are spaced suitable for several different paces. See the route page for details about our controls.
We offer night accommodations in large halls with air mattress and blanket on a first come first serve basis at all manned controls. This is included in the registration fee. Several controls provide showers. If you prefer higher standard accomodation, there are also hostels and mountain lodges at several locations.
At the manned controls we offer coffee, tea, snacks and other basic food at all times the control is manned. There will be vegetarian and vegan options. This is incluced in the registration fee as well.
At the start you may hand in one or two drop bags. Bags for this is included. See rules and schedule on the drop bag page.
It's also possible, in addition to the drop bag service, to leave luggage at the start. It can then later be picked up at the finish in Gamla Uppsala.
Riders will receive a cue sheet, map and number tag for their bike at the start. A GPX-file will be provided on this site. Online tracking of the riders will be available. The route is however generally not sign posted. Please note that the route may be updated, for example because of road works.
This page will provide rider tracking. That functionality will have a number of new features for 2022.
We offer a cycling jersey and T-shirt. The jersey has to be ordered at or before 8 juni. See the cycling jersey and T-shirt page.
You can find places to stay in Uppsala before the start at Destination Uppsala.
Concurrent with UTU a 20,000-participant orienteering competition will take place in Uppsala. For this reason, we recommend booking lodging early.
Registration, brevet card pick-up and bicycle inspection will be done by the Trinity Church parish hall. Registration is open Friday 22 July 16-20, and Saturday 23 July 8-20. Riders starting on Saturday 07:00 register on Friday. Other riders can register any day.
On the bicycle inspection, we will check that the bicycle is safe to use on the road - for example functional brakes, some kind of lights, that equipment is securely mounted on the bike, and that any tempo bars have their tube ends plugged.
The start is from Riddartorget (Knight Square), just south of the cathedral. The finish is at Gamla Uppsala sport club, close to the church (which was a cathedral before 1435).
Starts groups will depart at 07:00, 10:00 and 14:00. For those groups, the manned controls will be open until the last formal stamping time. At some controls, it will also be possible stay in the dormitory after the latest stamping time.
We also offer a 21:00 start group. This group is intended only for participants riding at 100 hours or less. The formal time limit is the same as other groups, but if you take longer time with this group, there is a risk that manned controls along the route have closed.
You can select a start group by logging in and then updating your registration. Start groups are possible to select from 6 july 12:00 swedish time. You may switch start groups online on this page as many times as you like until 15 july. If you have not selected a start group after this date, you will be assigned one.
Unsure about which start group to choose? Use our time calculator.
There are hills up gradients of up to 10% along the way, though most hills are less steep. Total elevation gain is around 16000m. The road surface is asphalt in the vast majority of cases, mostly on small roads with little traffic. There are a few stretches on good quality bike paths. In one location, an alternative route on gravel is available if you wish to avoid one km on a busy road. See the route page.
The time limit for Uppsala – Trondheim – Uppsala is 128 hours. This means you will have to be back in Uppsala by 15 on Thursday at the latest if starting 07:00 on Saturday, at Thursday 18 if starting 10:00 and Thursday 22 if starting 14:00.
On the manned controls you stamp in the reception. We also ask that you notice the reception staff when leaving, to enable them to register that cyclists are on the road to the next control.
When you come to areas without a manned control, you can validate your passage at a café or other places suggested on the cue sheet. See the page rules for how you can validate your passage.
If you ride very fast in the ealiest of start groups, you may at a few controls (Røros, Trondheim, Tydal, Tänndalen and Avesta) arrive at a manned control that is not yet open. The same is possible it you start in the 21:00 fast start group, and ride slowly. In thoose cases, you may stamp as on an unmanned control.
Our controls are located at many places - community and congregation centres, as well as smaller facilities. Access to the dormitory is on a first come first served basis, but we try to provide space for everyone. Please bring your own charger for phones and other equipment.
Please note that several of our facilities are alcohol-free. No alcoholic beverages with higher than 2.25 percent alcohol content should be consumed or stored on the premises. Also please note where shoes have to be taken off, and that no alarm clocks should be used in the dormitory. Our volunteers provide wake-up service.
As usual, you are responsible for your own transport home if you drop out. If you do, please contact us as soon as possible. There are buses and trains with some possibilities to bring on a bike along large portions of the route.
Uppsala - Trondheim - Uppsala passes through various types of nature and up to 900 meters elevation over the mountains. The temperature is often about 15-30 °C during the day, but it can chill down rapidly in the evening. Temperatures down to 0 °C are possible. Weather reports for Sweden and Norway can be found on YR from Norway's meteorological institute.
There can be reindeer on the road in the mountains and in Norway, there might be sheep. In northern Scandinavia there are also wild boar, elk, bears, and wolves. As a rule, they are very timid and stay away from people. There can be a problem with mosquitoes in Gysinge, particularly in the evening. They are not dangerous unless you are allergic, but they are definitely not afraid of people.
In Sweden and Norway we have right of public access. That means it is permissible to hike and set up a tent out in the open, as long as you do not disturb people, animals or cause any damage. You are also allowed to pick fruit and berries that grow wild.
There might not be cell phone coverage in some of the wilder areas. There can also be areas with only one single service provider.
Both Sweden and Norway use the continental European standard for electrical sockets. It will be possible to charge batteries at the controls, but with a limited number of wall sockets. Bring your own charging equipment.
Uppsala to Mora and Støren-Trondheim-Hell pass through relatively populated areas. North of Mora there are longer stretches with only isolated communities. From Tännäs to Särna (100 km) there are no shops, restaurants or public transportation.
Grocery stores in towns in Sweden are usually open in the evenings, both on weekdays and weekends. In the countryside and in Norway, shops are often closed on Sundays. Check the cue sheet for tips about finding food.
Popular cards like Visa and Mastercard work fine in both Sweden and Norway. A few very small cafés accept only cash.
In order to participate in UTU successfully you will need to cycle 300 km serveral days in a row. A 300 km brevet or equivalent qualifies you, but we recommend that you ride several brevets during the spring and preferably a 600 km brevet.
Any exclusively human-powered bike may be used. We recommend that you use a bike you have already used for long distances. Ensure that tyres and brake/gear cables are fresh, but also not completely new at the start.
Mudguards (fenders) are not obligatory but are good for you and others in case of rain.
Tempo bars and bar ends are allowed without specific limits, as long as tube ends are plugged and the bike can be safely operated.
Recumbents and velomobiles should have extra reflectors in the rear, since the rider is hidden from view. We also highly recommend a rear-view mirror on recumbents and velomobiles.
Bring warm clothes and good rain protection. You should have a safety vest if you intend to cycle in the dark.
We also recommend a waterproof pocket for your brevet card, a pump and tools for basic repairs. This includes a spare tube and if possible a spare tyre, spokes of suitable length and perhaps a spare derailleur hanger. If you use electronic shifting, please bring your charger.
We strive to arrange a ride with a low environmental impact. Our ambition is to use electric or other environmentally friendly vehicles for internal transportation, and to buy certified food for especially important products.
Participants are encouraged to use sustainable transportation to and from the ride. Garbage should only be thrown away at designated locations, and sorted according to instructions at controls where sorting is available.
