VAKE 2009
It is hard to describe how this race really was.
I think I will simply say; an adventure of the very best best kind....
Awesome (:

Daniel getting ready.
These pictures are a mix of mine and Daniels (:

Arrival in Berlevåg

Racemeeting, thursday night

Despite the bad weather, we made an attempt to race on friday, the day was eventually cancelled.

 

Overview of the race course, day 1 on the left, day 2 to the right of Vadsø
A total distanse of about 100 km

Day 1, saturday, race from Stjernevann to Vadsø

Race ready

• Ozone frenzy 10 / Ozone access 6
• Fjellpulken veteran
• Scarpa T4
• Dynastar Altiride
• Rottefella Cobra R6
• Garmin 60 csx
  
  

Rather rough weather at Stjernevann, friday night

Daniel getting ready for the night

...But nice indoors...

Preparing to race, saturday morning

GPS check, a must on the wast plains of Finnmark

On our way, we did well today !

Living in the purest sense ...

What can one say ?
Words can not describe the beauty and the thrill of a ride like this....

A feeling of happiness...

Once again, great treatment, food and drinks for the teams

Relaxing after the race, Saturday night

Day 2, Vadsø to Komagvær

Today my navigation skills were tested to the limits, several hours fast paced riding in total white out.

On our way to the summit of Falkefjell

At this point we were riding hard, making great progress in the "white room"

Catching up with our contenders, Summit of Falkefjell.

Then the wind turned to a steady headwind, and we started skiing
We were first on the track at this point.
10 km to the finish line from here

Then finally, after a hard march, goal in sight..
We came in second today, advancing to second overall.

Daniel after crossing the finish line

Toghether in goal after a great adventure

Excellent service for wet and hungry adventurers (:
Team Harstad and team Top Gun

A great party after the race.
The night at Sirrka farm was most memorable (:

Thanks to Varanger kite club for making this possible.