Anyone done/doing Vätternrundan in Sweden in June?

I got in after multiple multiple tries. I actually didn't know how lucky I was until after reading when the event had sold out. Really excited and have friends who live in Motala, and have been there working, so they knew it was to be very busy this year. Beautiful place.

Did anyone get a ticket today? The 23000 tickets sold out in 2Hrs 45. Gutted

"beverages and buns" at 210km!.. sounds like fun. may try for next year myself.

I've done it twice now. Not doing this year, but going back again next year I hope. Some tips:

1. Group riding is absolutely vital if you're aiming to go quick. There are lots of groups on the road (one sets off every couple of mins throughout the night), so if you don't manage to organise with anyone then just pick a group on the road. Most are well organised, as lots of nordic clubs do it, so if you can ride through and off you can get involved easily and share the work.

2. Eat lots. Even more than you would if you planned to eat more than you think you need... It's a seriously long ride, and if you're doing it at pace you'll burn an enormous amount of energy - which won't show up until the last quarter... They have good food stops (sweetened buns and gherkins are remarkably good energy food!) but take loads of your own bars/gels or whatever you normally use, and eat as often as you can stomach.

3. Plan for wide ranging weather conditions, especially if riding at night - the temperature can range from low single-digits overnight to high-teens or twenties in the day. Rain isn't unusual, but neither is sunshine - I got a tocuh of sunburn last year! Layer up to make sure you can adjust clothing as you go along.

4. Don't fight the headwind too much. Because of the shape of the lake, the ride basically heads in one direction for half the distance and in the other direction for the other half. That seems to mean headwind half the way, tailwind the other. Don't fight too hard on the headwind sections to keep the speed up - just work with a group and keep the pace sensible. You'll make it back on the tailwind sections, where you'll feel like you're flying!

4. Enjoy yourself! It's an amazing ride - brilliant atmostphere, fantastic support and an all round awesome experience.

Feeling quite envious after that... oh well, next year!

i've got it pencilled in for next year. not that that helps