The Vätternrundan — Sweden’s Legendary 196-Mile Bike Race

Alvaro Aragon
Fri, 08 Aug 2025 07:58:08 -0700

Every June, thousands of cyclists gather in Motala, Sweden, to participate in one of the world's longest and most iconic bike races — the Vätternrundan. This event, held on June 13 and 14 in 2025, requires riders to complete a staggering 196-mile (315 km) loop around Lake Vättern, Sweden's second-largest lake.