Details

15 08 2025
START/FINISH OANDU
Time limit 7 days
Self-supported
fixed route / loop
900 / 500 km
75% forest/gravel
25% paved

Registration opens

March 2025

900 / 500 KM

When starting the race, you have two options: completing the full 900 km loop or taking a shortcut for a 500 km loop. Everyone will start at the same time, but the decision must be made at the first checkpoint.

The race course is not closed, so all riders must obey traffic rules, assess their condition, and prioritize their safety at all times.

The final routes will be provided to riders two weeks before the race.

START

15.08.2025 / 21:00

The base of the race is Oandu Camping, Lääne-Virumaa, located 90 km from Tallinn. We will start warming up at 18:00 with a pre-race barbecue and hangout before sending riders off at 21:00.

Riders can leave a bag, tent, or park a car at the base for the duration of the race.

FINISH

To officially finish the race, riders must complete the route (either the full loop or the shortcut) within 7 days.

SOLO / PAIR

You may ride either as a solo or as a pair.

Riders are expected to be entirely self-sufficient. They must not receive any outside assistance, drafting other riders, etc. The same rules apply for pairs riders but to the pair as a whole. They are allowed to draft, share equipment, assist and support each other within the pair, but the pair as a whole cannot receive any assistance from outside of the pair.

We don’t want to discourage people riding together intermittently and sharing the experience because of a fear of being disqualified. If you ride with someone, it should be because you happen to be riding at the same pace at that time.

SELF SUPPORTED

The competition is completely self-sufficient. This means that the use of the team and outside assistance is not allowed, all necessary equipment must be carried by the rider. You can use the services available to everyone, such as shops and eateries. The same applies to overnight stays, it is allowed to use hotels, but not overnight stays at home, cottage or with friends.

Longer information letter two weeks before the trip.

Hawaii Express KÕKÕVA 900/500 is a fixed route, self-supported, single-stage bikepacking race through breathtaking Estonian wilderness. Route follows gravel, single and double track roads with some off-road sections.