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 5-7 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

  • 5-7 February 2025.

PRICE:

  • 990 € (+VAT 25,5 %) / 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.

EXTRAS:

  • Pre-event, 4th February 2025 (min. 5 registrations to happen): Wellness day in Oulu including:
    • Smart Pro -test set (1,5 hours + feedback + 12 week training program) at SportTest lab. in Nummikatu 34, 90100 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%.

PROGRAM OULU URBANiSM MASTER CLASS, WINTER EDITION 2025.​

Wednesday 5th of February 2025

  • 7:00 pm Unofficial get-together at a local restaurant / pub in the city center. TBA.

Thursday 6th of February 2025

  • 8:30 am: Registration and morning coffee @ Solistinkatu 2, 90140 Oulu
  • 9:00 am – 11:30 am: lectures by Harri Vaarala & Pekka Tahkola
    • Oulu cycling history milestones
    • Oulu cycling super highway network design and history
    • Oulu region mountain biking singletrack network design and history
  • Getting bikes (e-bikes available) and a lunch in downtown
  • 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm: Bike tour Oulu, maintenance action and meeting the maintenance crew (depending of the weather conditions).
  • 6:30 pm- 9:30 pm: Tour to sauna boat on Oulu river (2 hours, bring your swimming suit)

Friday 7th of February 2025

  • 8:30 am: Morning coffee @ Solistinkatu 2
  • 9:00 am: lectures by Harri Vaarala, Timo Perälä & Pekka Tahkola
    • Planning for year-round cycling
    • Oulu super maintenance contract design and history          
    • How to make Oulu happen in your city?
  • 11:30 am – 6:00 pm: Oulu Bike tour, lunch & coffee break stops, local sightseeing around the city of Oulu
  • 6:00 pm: End of tour, returning bikes to Solistinkatu 2

REGISTRATION DEADLINE 31 OF DECEMBER 2024

 Oulu, Finland, provides the best winter maintenance service level in the world for cyclists.  The city wants to engourage citizens of all ages and abilities to bike and walk year-round. How the best became even better? This Master Class reveals the secrets behind the Oulu success story. How to make it happen in your city? Learn from the best and secure your place in Oulu Urbanism Master Class!

REGISTER HERE!