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Larsmo XCO
Jakobstad Region Development Company Concordia Ltd Verified partner Explorers Choice
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Biking, Larsmo XCOPhoto: NatVenture (www.natventure.fi), CC BY, Jakobstad Region Development Company Concordia Ltd
The Larsmo XCO track is used for mountain bike races, primarily in the XC category. A relatively new addition to the family of tracks in the region, construction began in 2016. The track is rated as intermediate but on every difficult part of the track there is always an easier option to choose, if you feel like the challenge is proving to be too much. The track is located in the center of Larsmo, near other areas designed for sports activities. The track is open for everyone if there is no competitions that day. During previous years, one day of competitions has been held in the beginning of July, which means the track is usually open for the public most of the time.
Usage is free of charge.
The Larsmo XCO track may not be a particulary long track, with a total length of 4 kilometers, but a few laps might just be enough to get you warmed up for more challenges.
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Be careful when meeting other people on the track. Give room to people who want to go faster.Tips and hints
Ride the track once – record your time then compete against yourself the next time.
To compete against the best check out trailforks - https://www.trailforks.com/route/larsmo-xco-course/ and try to beat the record time.
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Public transport
There are regular bus transports from the central bus station in Pietarsaari to Larsmo, however during the weekends there are very few buses. By choosing the date of your desire, and entering Jakobstad or Pietarsaari in the "From" field and Larsmo or Luoto in the "To" field on Matkahuolto's web page, you can find up-to-date information about bus schedules. (From the end destination displayed, central Luoto/Larsmo, it's a short walk or bike ride to the starting point of the route - see this link for details: https://goo.gl/maps/Q3FKiP2xjtTjrdvTA)
Link to Matkahuolto, with info on buses and timetables:
Getting there
When traveling from central Larsmo
The destination is located almost in the absolute center of Larsmo (Holm). Head north on route 749 for 800 meters, then turn left to Larsmo Idrottspark (Larsmo Sportsfield).
Link to route on Google maps: https://goo.gl/maps/9NttaFxHM4M92TjVA
When traveling from central Jakobstad / Pietarsaari:
- Follow Alholmsvägen / Alholmintie until you see the sign for Kokkola / Karleby and Luoto / Larsmo
- Turn right (following the signs), and continue along this road (road number 7494) until you reach a crossroads, and follow the sign toward Kokkola / Karleby and Larsmo / Luoto, by turning left
- Continue along this road, number 749, for 5.3 km when you should reach a pretty noticable parking place on your right
Link to route on Google maps: https://goo.gl/maps/QRYciUXTTE7zLzuy5
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Parking can be found in the immediate vicinity, and is free of charge.Coordinates
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Mountain bike, helmet and water.Statistics
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