SSNM08 The Norwegian Championships

[DanU]

Italy was partly represented at the Norwegian championships:

This was the second SSNM, held in Trondheim on a partly technical, partly smooth track of 1650 meters. The 15 riders started Le Mans style and rode for one hour plus one lap. The leader passed the finish line just some seconds before the hour so he (and everyone else) had to ride one more lap before the bell and then the final extra lap. Most of us did 10 or 9 laps.

Apart from the race on saturday we did a city cruise on friday night:

On saturday afternoon, after the race we had a nice ride along the river trail (old hydro power station in the background):

Saturday evening was spent with the prize ceremony at the top of the TV tower, in the rotating restaurant with a view of half of Norway (Scandinavian night outside, at around 22.00):

And on sunday we had a nice technical ride in the Byåsen mountain:

The 2008 Norwegian champion was local man (and part organizer) Henrik Grytbakk. Everyone agreed that the event had been a complete success and we are sure there will be a third SSNM next year. Everyone is welcome!

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[Spiedo]

Italy was partly represented at the Norwegian championships:

Hey you look smart in that Jersey! Thanks for wearing it at the SSNM08!

Former World Singlespeed Champion was'nt there? The guy none can say the name....

The place looks amazing will you organize ESSC10? I miss Norway!

 

[Supa Phat Cat]

Hi Dan, thank you for sharing

As Stefano, I wish that Norge will host an ESSC edition asap, cause the place looks very nice!

see you soon

 

[DanU]

The 2006 world champ wasn't there unfortunately (or fortunately for everyone who wanted to win perhaps).

Eurochamps in Norway (in Oslo for easy access from mainland Europe) in 2010 is a good idea. A nice race course, good cruising and fabulous trails should be easy to fix. And in the end of May, southern Scandinavia is often hit by a heat wave with good weather. The only thing we're a bit concerned with is that eating and sleeping is so expensive in Norway. A pizza and a beer can easily cost €25. But if you can live with that, I think we would be able to pull off a nice championship. :)

 

[guinev]

Your pics are perfect! Compliments for the race, for this report and for the location that is really wonderful!

 

[DanU]

Thanks! But I can't take credit for the pictures. I just model in some of them. :) They were taken by participants and bystanders at the event.

 

[vaitus]

Nice! o-o

 

[Spiedo]

The 2006 world champ wasn't there unfortunately (or fortunately for everyone who wanted to win perhaps).

Eurochamps in Norway (in Oslo for easy access from mainland Europe) in 2010 is a good idea. A nice race course, good cruising and fabulous trails should be easy to fix. And in the end of May, southern Scandinavia is often hit by a heat wave with good weather. The only thing we're a bit concerned with is that eating and sleeping is so expensive in Norway. A pizza and a beer can easily cost €25. But if you can live with that, I think we would be able to pull off a nice championship. :)

We'll drive up with food from Italy and we'll arrange a huge pasta party don't worry! LOL

 

[Alex Adrenalina]

Hi Dan,

nice to see you again, despite just in photo, many regards also from me.

Alex