Kitka MTB competition at Ruka Bike Park Thu 25 - Sat 27 July 2025. All trails will be open as usual during the event.
Important to note:
- On Saturday from 10:30 AM to 1:30 PM, the Kitka Rumble event will take place on the Bike Park trails, during which there may be high-speed riders on the trails. However, participants in the Rumble event are required to yield to those ahead of them according to the standard bike park rules (the rider coming from behind must always yield to the one in front).
- Please also exercise special caution on the Saarua Flow trail (trail 14) when crossing the slope due to occasional car traffic. Cars always have the primary right of way.
Kitka MTB event page
Ruka Bike Park is open until September 22, 2024
Ruka Bike Park, located in Kuusamo, Finland, is the most diverse biking center in the North and the reigning winner of the Bike Park of the Year title. Several trails of various difficulty levels start from the top and slopes of Ruka, accessible via four different bike lifts. Some trails are easy, beginner-friendly flow trails, while others offer more challenging constructed flow trails and natural technical trails.
Four lifts are available for bikers: the Village-2-Valley gondola, the Village Express chairlift, the Vuosseli T-bar, and the Family Park magic carpet.
Opening hours for summer 2024
| Date | Open |
|---|---|
| 7.-16.6. | 10-18 |
| 17.6.-31.8. | 10-20 |
| 1.-22.9. | 10-18 |
Note: Lifts may be closed during strong winds or thunderstorms. You can check the current opening hours here:
Check current opening hours
Ruka Bike Park rules
Ruka Bike Park rules
- Check that your equipment works. Always wear a helmet. Other protective gear is recommended.
- Select your trail and speed according to your skills and conditions. Get to know the locations in advance. Take detours if necessary.
- Overtake others on the slope from a sufficient distance. Those coming downhill and from behind always give way.
- Stay on the trail, do not change it or create shortcuts.
- Only stop in places where you can be easily spotted. If you return to the top, climb up outside of the trail.
- Take others and yourself into account!
- Using our trails under the influence of alcohol and other intoxicating substances is forbidden.
- You always cycle at your own risk.
- Everyone has a responsibility to help in case of an accident. Report accidents to staff without delay.
- Always follow trail signs and instructions from staff. Staff members have the right to remove the ski pass of a person who fails to comply with the slope rules.
