Course description
The legend of Norway and the XTRI World Championship. The day begins with a jump from the ferry into the Hardangerfjord, followed by a brutal bike course (over 3,000 metres of climbing) across the Hardangervidda plateau. The finish lies atop Gaustatoppen — around 5,000 metres of climbing in total.
Coach tip
A support crew is mandatory — plan fuelling, clothing and changes meticulously. The jump from the ferry into the fjord is an unforgettable start: prepare for it mentally. 'Zombie Hill' on the climb from Rjukan is the executioner; ration your energy carefully all the way to the summit.