Welcome to join us in exploring the Archipelago Ring Road and getting acquainted with cycling on Finland's most popular route!

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The cycling tour is guided and carried out in Ride&Seek style guidance, meaning participants can join a guided group or proceed at their own pace. The total length of the route is about 150 km, allocated for three days and two nights.

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The tour is an excellent opportunity to experience cycling and ebiking. Accommodations are arranged in a shared accommodation, 2-4 pax rooms. but participants can bring their own tents or hammocks if they prefer. Alternatively, participants can book their own accommodations near the overnight stops or along the route. If you wish to extend your stay on the ring road, contact 10Bikes ebike rental and inquire about modifying the tour.

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The tour price includes an ebike and bike bags, guidance, if necessary, roadside assistance, and breakfasts. What does it mean that the tour is conducted in Ride&Seek style guidance? On a Ride & Seek tour, the guide cycles the route while participants can independently cycle towards predefined waypoints. Waypoints are easy to navigate using your mobile phone and Google Maps; a separate cycling navigator is not required.

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The route is mostly paved road, with about one-third being cycling lanes. Participants must be able to cycle on roads alongside other traffic. There are a few short sections on main roads with heavy traffic, but mainly, cycling is along quiet and peaceful island roads.

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The tour price includes; Good company and cheerful spirits. A guide, an ebike (including charger and two rear carrier bags), accommodation in communal housing, breakfasts, and sauna opportunity during overnight stays.

The bikes used on the tour are electric-assist touring bikes from 10Bikes rental. The bike is easy to use and comfortable to ride. Participants can also join the tour with their own bike, but unfortunately, there is no discount on the price for using your bike.

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The tour price does not include meals other than breakfast and the ferry tickets for M/S Antonia (10€) and M/S Nordskär from Nauvo to Turku (27 €).

 

ACCOMMODATION. The first night will be spent in a farm accommodation in an old country house. Rooms are shared (for two or more people). The house has a shower, sauna, and a composting toilet. The second night will be spent in small four-person archipelago cabins in Houtskär.

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The tour follows the principles of safe events and spaces. We do not tolerate any form of discrimination or bullying. At 10Bikes events, everyone has the right to feel safe without fear of any discrimination, harassment, sexual, physical, or verbal abuse. If you notice any inappropriate behavior during the tour, please inform the guide or send an email to info@10bikes.fi.

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Trip Schedule

Day 1:

• Departure from Turku at 12:00 towards Naantali

• Coffee break in Naantali, then continuation towards Livonsaari village shop and Velkua

• Group meeting point at Livonsaari village shop, then onward to the accommodation

• Total distance: approximately 60 km

Day 2:

• 07:00-07:30 Light breakfast (coffee and sandwich) provided by the guide.

• 07:45 Departure towards Teersalo ferry (M/S Kaita departs at 08:00)

• Cycling resumes from Hakkenpää at 09:00

• Brunch at Pederzen in Heponiemi (at own expense), then continuation to Iniö at 11:45

• Paid ferry crossing from Iniö to Houtskär (M/S Antonia, €10)

• Arrival at Archipelago School, dinner at 18:00, maintenance, and sauna

• Total distance: approximately 60 km

Day 3:

• 07:00-08:30 Breakfast at Houtskär (included in accommodation)

• Departure towards Nauvo at 09:30

• Leisurely cycling day to Nauvo

• From Nauvo, at 16:00 ferry to Turku on M/S Nordskär, arriving back in Portsa around 19:00

• Total distance: approximately 30 km

If preferred, the Nauvo-Turku section can also be cycled instead of taking the ferry, adding approximately 55 km to the journey.