Join us for an afternoon/evening biking trip to Ruissalo Island with APK on Thursday May 15th! We will go for a ride at a chill pace, then eat snacks on Saaronniemi Beach while enjoying the view. We start the trip by meeting at the parking lot of Assarin Ullakko at 5pm. The route is approximately 30 km long round trip, mostly consisting of cycle paths and some bits with gravel. The route has an easy/medium difficulty. You can take a swimsuit and a towel with you if you want to swim during the snack break at the beach!
What: Biking trip
Where: parking lot of Assarin Ullakko, Rehtorinpellonkatu 4A
When: Thursday, May 15th at 5pm
Keep in mind:
- It is highly recommended to pack snacks and fruits, and remember to take a water bottle with you.
- A bicycle helmet is mandatory equipment for every participant on the trip.
- Check that your bike is in good condition before the trip and remember to pump up the tires before the trip.
- You can participate in the trip with any kind of bicycle that you know you can ride both on asphalt as well as on gravel roads, on plains and hills. A city bike without gears or a road bike with thin tires is not recommended.
- Dress according to the weather in clothes that are comfortable for cycling. It can be good to take an extra jacket for the snack break.
- If you have forgotten the traffic rules for cyclists, it is a good idea to review them before the trip. Available here: https://www.liikenneturva.fi/en/road-safety/cycling/.
- Be ready for any kind of weather when cycling.
The trip is free, but to participate you must have paid the APK membership fee for the academic year 2024-2025. There is no registration form for the trip. In case of heavy rain, the bike trip will be moved to another day.
Participating in the trip is at your own risk, APK does not insure its members.