Oulu Urbanism Master Classes

Welcome to Oulu for a two-day event that reveals the secrets of the winter cycling capital of the world! Winter edition 2025 will be held 4-6 February 2025.

The foundation for the Oulu success story lies in winter proof planning of the cycling network. Oulu region is also one of the forerunners of in-city single track MTB-network design. Learn how to make Oulu happen in your city! We know that is is crucial to see and experience the design requirements during the snowless season. With winterproof design the actual winter is easier (and a lot cheaper!) to cope with.

Oulu Urbanism Master Class is hosted by the city of Oulu and Navico Ltd. experts Harri Vaarala, Pekka Tahkola and Timo Perälä.

Book the best educational trip of the year now and join us in Oulu, Finland!

DATES FOR OULU URBANISM MASTER CLASS

• 4-6 February 2025.

PRICE:

• 990 € (+VAT 25,5 % when applicable) / person, including 2-day program, bike rental and lunches for both days. Travel and accommodation are not included.

Max. of 15 places available. Oulu Urbanism Master Class is targeted for all city planners, politicians, decision makers and for anyone interested about creating active winter cities.

ADDITIONAL OPTION #1: A Master Class Day in Helsinki

• Hosted by our friends at the Finnish Cycling Embassy

• Helsinki, the capital city of Finland, has set the goal to become the most functional city in the world. All modes of transport will have their appropriate place in this ecosystem

• Last year Helsinki was named the number one city in the world for urban transport (Amsterdam was #2).

• Schedule for the Helsinki day (Friday 7th of February 2025)

  • 8.30 – 11.00 Lectures:

    • Helsinki’s goal of becoming the World’s most functional city

    • Applying best practices in Helsinki cycling planning and investment

    • Use of NGO’s tools to embrace cycling investment

    • Translating strategy to action

    • Return on cycling investment

    • Biking walking and transit in Helsinki region

    • Winter cycling in Helsinki

  • 11.00 – 12.15 Lunch

  • 12.15 – 16.00 Bicycling tour of Helsinki cycling facilities

  • Subject to availability of our Helsinki friends
  • Price 500 € (+ VAT 25,5% when applicable) / person. Breakfast, lunch and bicycles included.

ADDITIONAL OPTION #2: Wellness day in Oulu

• Pre-event, 4th February 2025 (min. 5 registrations to happen) including:
  • Smart Pro -test set (1,5 hours + feedback + 12 week training program) at SportTest lab. in Oulu (watch a video of the content of the test event)
  • Introduction to Oulu MTB network, 4h MTB trip in Oulu + meal. E-bikes available.
  • Guide: Pekka Tahkola
  • Price 500 €/person + VAT 25,5% when applicable