Vätternrundan 2024 – I doubted that I would make it

Vätternrundan 2024 – I doubted myself that I would make it

Started riding in January. No previous experience of any form of excercise or cycling. 2000km Zwift January-April and 1000km outside April-June. With stops the total elapsed time was 12h 40min. Not looking for any internet validation, just want to share that it is possible. During my endless nervous research for this I’ve seen countless reddit threads were people say new cyclists can’t do 200km+ events.

Vätternrundan is the largest recreational bike ride in the world where you cycle around the lake Vättern. Around the 315km there are about 9 stops, usually with a distance of 30-50km between eachother. Here they give you free food, snacks, drinks etc which certainly helps. It is very organized! People attend from all over the world which is amazing. I counted endless nationalities here.

Now I’m sore, feeling sick and will probably sleep for a day. I strongly recommend this event if you can drive to Sweden with your bike!