Participant instructions

Picking up numbers

NUMBERS WILL NOT BE DISTRIBUTED IN DESIGNATED ENVELOPES THIS YEAR. NUMBERS ARE FOUND IN NUMERICAL ORDER BY JOURNEY!!!

CHECK THIS FILE FOR YOUR OWN NUMBER IN ADVANCE. THIS WILL MAKE THE SEARCH FOR THE NUMBER FASTER. (dated 11.6.2026)

This section of the website contains instructions for participants in Pirkan Pyöräily.

  • The sidebar will be updated during the spring.

Before the event

  • Read the instructions carefully.

  • Maintain your bike in good condition: check the equipment, bike brakes, gears, chains and tires.

  • Also take care of yourself before the event: refueling, rest, clothing, equipment

  • Check the weather and pay attention to it

Pirkan Pyöräily is a feel-good sports event, where participation is marked by finishing the race. There is no timekeeping on behalf of the event organizer.

We welcome you all to pedal and enjoy a summer day on your bike. There is no rush, just go at your own pace and with a smile on your face!

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NOTE: Night Cycling, Pitkän Pirkka and Klassikko cyclists!

The Satakunta Air Force will organize the RAFL26 exercise from 11 to 30 June 2026 at the Pirkkala base. For this reason, stopping on the runway (widened road section) passing the Air Force is strictly prohibited. In addition, any kind of photography of the military area is prohibited.

You can find more information about the Air Force exercise and other considerations along the route here.

Bicycle maintenance and interruption transportation 050 4086 111

NOTE! The number has changed from last year. Check that you have this exact number with you!

If you are leaving the route with your own transportation, please also inform the organizer of your interruption. Event office tel. 044 7748 821

Number collection

Post-registration 

  • Night cycling Fri 12.6.2026 klo 19–21

  • Pitkä, Klassikko and Soveltava: Sat 13.6. klo 14–18 and Sunday morning 14.6. 6.30  

  • No post-registration for Hiekka Pirkka, Family Cycling and Mun Pyöräily

Groups

If one person is applying for all the group numbers, please notify the office by 10.6. at pirkanpyoraily@hlu.fi.