Cycling in North/Northeastern Helsinki (Evening tour)

Join us for a relaxed, informal bike trip to Helsinki's northernmost parts! On the way we will enjoy the first colours of autumn in the plentiful nature of the central park, see Helsinki's (arguably) oldest church, and find remnants of rural life in the Northeast of the city.

The trip includes around 3 hours of cycling, with a quick snack break in the middle to keep up our strength. We will cover a lot of ground, but do so at a leisurely pace, ideal for taking in your surroundings and chatting with your fellow cyclists. The group will be guided by a local with 2 years of experience leading tours of Helsinki, and 30 years of exploring the city by bicycle, foot, and occasionally ski!

We will start and end at the Oulunkylä train station (so you can use the train to get to and from the other parts of town). Details of the route may depend on the interests and speed of all participants.

Things you will need for the tour are: a bike, water, snacks and weather-appropriate clothing. Light drizzle will not stop us, but with truly terrible weather we will of course try to find another time.

If you don't have a bicycle of your own to use, you can also join using a citybike (https://www.hsl.fi/en/citybikes) or rent one out. If you need help finding rentals in Helsinki, you can message the organiser! Please also make sure to have a way of locking your bike, in case you want to stop for a drink and chat with your fellow cyclists after the tour. Helmets are required by Finnish law, though there are no penalties for not using one.

Whether your a tourist, a nomad, an exchange student or a newly minted Helsinki resident, we're looking forward to a lovely ride with you all!