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Safety first
Helmet, adequate front and rear lights and full respect for traffic rules in every country crossed are mandatory. Safety comes before everything else.
Official start and route
Edition X starts from Rovereto on July 24, 2027, or from Berlin on July 29, 2027. Riders must follow the official route, with safety-based deviations permitted when necessary.
Mandatory Gates
All riders must validate passage through Munich, Berlin, Gränna and Rovaniemi. Missing a Gate or taking unjustified shortcuts may lead to exclusion.
Finisher titles
Finisher and Extra Time Finisher titles are linked to the official 2027 arrival windows.
No external support
No support vehicles are allowed. Riders must remain self-supported throughout the adventure.
Spirit of the event
NorthCape4000 is not a race. Respect, fair play, responsibility and the shared experience come first.
Minimum and maximum times
Rovaniemi cannot be left before 14:00 on August 3, 2027. Earliest North Cape arrival is 11:00 on August 5, 2027; Finisher and Extra Time Finisher windows then apply.
Tracking application
The official tracking system must be activated and correctly configured for validation and live tracking.
Night riding
The organization strongly discourages riding at night or with insufficient rest. If riding in poor visibility, compliant lighting and reflective equipment are mandatory.
Registration procedure
Entries are limited and assigned first come, first served. Registration is completed online and the mandatory documents are supplied according to the published deadlines.
Registration terms
Registration is personal, non-transferable and subject to the conditions published for the current edition.
Cancellation or postponement
Force majeure, cancellation and postponement are handled under the terms published by the organization for the current edition.
Riders list
The official Riders page is published for the current edition and can be searched by name, country and starting point.
Required documents
A valid competitive cycling medical certificate, travel/health insurance and valid identity/travel documents are mandatory.
Invitation letters / visa
Participants who need visa support documentation must request it within the published deadline.
Official GPS route
A preliminary route is provided for study, followed by the final GPX closer to departure.
Sharing the route
The official GPX is reserved for registered participants and must not be redistributed publicly.
How to interpret the track
Safety always comes first. Safety-related detours are permitted and riders should rejoin the route as soon as conditions allow.
Rovereto meeting and Grand Depart
Welcome Pack pickup and participant meeting take place on the day before the Grand Depart. Edition X departs Rovereto on July 24, 2027.
Berlin Intermediate Start
The Berlin option is selected during registration and operational details are communicated directly to those riders.
Baggage transport
There is no baggage transfer to North Cape. The adventure is fully self-supported.
Which bike?
Road, gravel and all-road bicycles can all be suitable. E-bikes are not allowed.
Ferries
The only permitted sea crossing is Świnoujście (Poland) to Ystad (Sweden), booked independently by each rider.
Infractions and penalties
Rule breaches or conduct that conflicts with safety and event values may lead to sanctions or exclusion.
Tracking system
The official tracking solution is required and feeds the live event map.
Mandatory equipment
Minimum safety equipment includes a road-legal bicycle, helmet, front and rear lights and high-visibility reflective clothing.
Gates and validation
The four Gates are Munich, Berlin, Gränna and Rovaniemi. Passage is validated through the official system and Carnet de Passage process.
Media coverage
The professional media team covers the event across Europe, but coverage of every individual rider cannot be guaranteed.
Lapland to Magerøya
The Digital Guide contains detailed Arctic-section support points and progressive mileage.
Where to sleep
Riders independently choose hotels, B&Bs, campsites, apartments or bivouac solutions according to the rules and local conditions.
Final kilometres and Magerøya elevation
The final section includes the Nordkapp tunnel and a demanding rolling profile on Magerøya. Detailed information is in the Digital Guide.
Services in Magerøya
The Digital Guide lists food, accommodation, ATMs and useful services in the final part of the route.
North Cape Visitor Center
Opening hours, services and arrival behavior are explained in the Digital Guide.
Finisher time windows
The 2027 minimum and maximum windows around Rovaniemi and Nordkapp must be respected for official Finisher recognition.
Arrival procedure
Riders must complete the official arrival procedure at the Visitor Center to be registered as Finishers.
NorthCape4000 staff at North Cape
Staff are present during the official Finisher window; Extra Time Finisher registration is handled through the tracking system.
Return from Honningsvåg / Alta
Return options and public transport information are detailed in the Digital Guide and should always be rechecked before travel.
Philosophy and what Adventure means
Unsupported adventure means preparation, flexibility, adaptability, responsibility and respect for the places and people encountered.
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