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BIKE MECHANIC
Spare bike parts are available from the mechanics workshop, set up as the last riders come in.
MONEY
All stage finishes have AT&Ms / bank terminals .
Non-Nordic credit cards can be a problem if paying direrd.ctly in some stores, though most tourist-aimed shops can handle them .
LUGGAGE
Bike cases and other stuff you do not need during the cycling week can be stored in a locked room for free.
Cars can be parked for free in a special lot all week.
A lorry (LKW) brings all luggage between the stage finishes for those who wants.
You are asked to tie your things together and load it onto the truck as one piece every day if possible.
This makes it much easier for everyone to find their stuff fast.
The crew can bring your laptop or other fragile equipment. Talk to the Race office crew about this .
We receive many requests to transport spare wheels and other cycling gear from individual riders. We do not have the capacity to help all who ask this service. We also want it to be possible to win a Viking Tour trophy without a cryptonite time trial frame. Transport of such goodies are therefore left to following cars .
We do of course transport special food for participants needing this.
There will be vegetarian meals available at the recommended dining places.
CLOTHES "Please understand before one of us dies."
Norway is divided by the Arctic circle. Much of the country is in the Arctic. Nansen, Amundsen..ring any bells?
Even if the Viking Tour stays in southern Norway this year, we will spend much time at 1000 meters above sea level.
We may joke and laugh happily before start at sea level in everything between 30 to 12 degrees.
It is a physical fact that temperature drops with 1 degree for every 100 of ascent.
If you think the maths is difficult, you should not sign up for Viking Tour.
In addition to the normal cycling wear - shoes, shorts, shirt, helmet, gloves- you will need to bring the "extreme weather package."
If the organiser declares "Extreme weather" on one or more stages, you will not be allowed to start without wearing the following:
Shoe cover in neoprene or other warming material. (The thin lycra stuff is just too cool in icy rain.) Long legged
pants and long sleeved jacket - both must be water repellant and fully wind breaking.
Long fingered gloves
You`ll receive your own Viking Tour jersey before start, so you do not have to bring many yourself .
*John Cleese, trying to strangle wisdom into a slow learning Manuel in Fawlty Towers.
