On Thursday 16 August Wiersholm Open took place for the 6^th time. Almost 150 fit and eager cyclists set off and struggled their way uphill from Bostad beach, via Sørkedalen valley, to Tryvann lake.

Click here to see this year’s results.

This year, Wiersholm Open had a record number of participants. Almost 150 fit and eager cyclists lined up at the starting line. Like previous years, the track followed the route from the car park at Bostad beach, via Sørkedalen valley, to Tryvann lake.

The participants represented the entire spectrum of cycle enthusiasts – from the “professional” individualist to the modest exerciser. New this year was that a number of our international partners, along with many active and dedicated students, also took part, challenging themselves to a definitive uphill race.

There was a choice between cycling a long track (23 km) and a short track (6 km).

The winners of this year’s Wiersholm Open are:

Women’s class:

Long track: Line Schartum Hansen – Statoil Fuel & Retail

Short track: Cecilie Klepstad – Expo Event

Men’s class:

Long track: Jan Olav Beitemyren – Ragde Eiendom

Short track: Sverre Petlund – VNG Norge

Wiersholm this year donated an amount of NOK 200 per registered participant to the organisation Right to Play, and will be presenting them with a cheque of NOK 31,000.