Into the gravel roads of North-Eastern Finland
Fellscape Ruka takes you from fast gravel roads to smaller forest tracks, river valleys and landscapes you would probably never discover otherwise.
Choose 50, 100 or 200 miles and ride against the clock, with friends or entirely at your own pace. The 50- and 100-mile routes are ridden on Saturday. The 200-mile XL adventure starts on Friday evening and continues through the nightless night.
Experience Fellscape Ruka
Three distances – choose your adventure
50 miles
The full Fellscape experience in a more compact package. Around 80 kilometres of Koillismaa gravel and just the right amount of challenge for a long day out.
- 2 full aid stations
- Ride at your own pace or against the clock
- 110% Fellscape feeling
100 miles
The Ruka classic. Around 160 kilometres of the finest gravel roads in Koillismaa and one long, rewarding day.
- 4 full aid stations
- A varied route
- 110% Fellscape feeling
XL · ONLY 50 PLACES
200 miles
Ruka’s biggest adventure. Around 320 kilometres on one continuous route that reaches deep into the forests of Koillismaa and close to Finland’s eastern border – through the nightless night.
- Approximately 2,000 metres of climbing
- 4 full aid stations + 2 water stations
- A drop bag at every full aid station
Detailed route information and GPX files will be published closer to the event.
A full Fellscape weekend
Friday – settle into the atmosphere
Event info and number collection, an easy social ride and the riders’ meeting. In the evening, the 200-mile riders head into the nightless night of Koillismaa.
Saturday – the main riding day
The 50- and 100-mile starts, a day full of gravel and well-stocked aid stations. At the finish: a warm meal, washing facilities, prize giving and relaxed time together.
Exact times will be published closer to the event.
Ruka Village – the heart of the event
The start, finish and event info are all located at Ruka Village, Rukankyläntie 8, 93830 Rukatunturi. Accommodation, restaurants and the rest of the weekend programme are close by.
Aid stations – everything you expect and a little more
The aid stations serve water, sports drink and plenty of sweet and savoury food. At the finish you will find a warm meal, bike and kit washing facilities and time to recover with good people. Every 200-mile rider may send a personal drop bag to each full aid station.
What is included?
- a carefully designed and marked Fellscape route
- the route GPX file
- well-stocked aid stations
- timing and results
- event support and first aid
- finish-line service and a warm meal
- bike and kit washing facilities
- participant photos
- the Fellscape feeling, great routes and like-minded people
Bike and equipment
A gravel bike is the natural choice, but a cyclocross bike or a fast-rolling mountain bike also works. Bring at least a phone, a navigation device, spare power, weather-appropriate clothing and basic tools for punctures and minor mechanical issues. A detailed mandatory equipment list for the 200-mile route will be published in the rider instructions.
Getting to Ruka
Ruka can be reached via Kuusamo by car, bus or plane. Check current connections and transfers closer to the event.
Frequently asked questions
Is this a race?
Fellscape is a timed event and the fastest riders are rewarded. The prize giving also celebrates many other great achievements: determination, helping others, perseverance and the best Fellscape spirit of the day.
Do I need a racing background?
No. Choose the distance that suits your fitness and goals, prepare for a long day and ride at your own pace.
How do I navigate the route?
Participants receive the GPX file during event week. We recommend a GPS device or phone capable of following the track. The route will also be marked.
How does support work on the 200-mile route?
There are four full aid stations and two water stations. Riders may send a personal drop bag to every full aid station. Final instructions will be published closer to the event.
The gravel roads of Koillismaa are waiting
Choose the distance that feels just the right size.