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),0,17(51$7,21$/6,;'$<6(1'852 .27.$ō+$0,1$ō),1/$1'ŋ FIM INTERNATIONAL SIX DAYS’ ENDURO 2011 The 2011202 111 ISDE is held in the Kotka-Hamina region in southern Finland between 8 and 13 August 2011. The riders will start off every day from the City Port in Kotka towards Hamina and further to the daily routes in the rugged terrains of Kotka, Hamina, Miehikkälä or Virolahti. STAYS ON Iitti Kouvola TTHE MAP! Miehikkälä Hamina Pyhtää Virolahti Loviisa Kotka Porvoo Distances: From Kotka to Helsinki-Vantaa airport 100 min to Hamina 20 min Helsinki, From Hamina to Helsinki-Vantaa airport 120 min capital of Finland Accommodation Venue HOW TO GET THERE? Please contact Travel Agency Monica Tours Port for rental car reservations and assistance in shipping your equipment to Finland. For more information, go to www.monicatours.fi Helsinki-Vantaa Airport WELCOMEWE TO THE HOME OFOF CHAMPIONS! Many people know Finland by its World Champions in enduro. Finland is also well-known for the fact that over the years Finns have arranged almost all international major races for motorcycles and snowmobiles on the FIM Calendar – always with care and strictly by the rules. I’m sure many of you still remember the 1996 ISDE in Hämeenlinna. The competition received much praise, both for the smooth arrangements and promt and fast result service. This is why the Enduro and Cross-Country Rallies Commission of FIM referred to it as the best enduro race of that year. With regards, After 15 years, it is again the turn of Finland to organise the FIM International Six Days Enduro. The Finnish Motorcycling Federation can Juhani now demonstrate their updated skills and competence in the 2011 event and organise an interesting competition. The 86th ISDE is held in Juhani Halme Southern Finland, in the easily accessible region of Kotka and Hamina. Chairman Finnish Motorcycling I welcome you all to the Kotka-Hamina region! Federation ry THE LAND OF GREAT TERRAINS Finland offers unique enduro terrains. The sand and stone types of the Finnish soil are downright exotic on a global scale. Even though the area is pretty fl at, the different kinds of forests, unusual soil conditions and pure nature make each ride a unique experience, especially in the summer. It is often asked why so many top names in motorsports come from Finland. With regards, There’s not a straightforward answer to that question, so I challenge you all to visit Finland and get a feel of the Finnish soil. Perhaps you’ll then fi nd an answer. Juha Come and experience enduro at its purest! Juha Salminen 12-time Enduro World Champion TAKE IT EASY IN FINLAND Finland is located in Northern Europe neighbouring Finland is full of interesting contrasts, such as the four Sweden, Norway, Estonia and Russia. In addition seasons, the midnight sun and the period of darkness, to ice hockey, Formula One drivers and mobile phones, urban and rural, East and West – you name it. Finland is perhaps best known for its lakes, forests and archipelago. There are hundreds of thousands of islands Finns are relaxed people. Even though the natives and lakes, and the dream of every Finn is to have a little may seem a little shy at fi rst, there’s a friendly person cottage on the shore of one of them, a place where with a good sense of humour underneath the exterior he can take his shoes off, go fi shing, and indulge in of every Finn. Just get chatting with them! the sheer luxury of a good sauna. FINLAND Did you know Finland has: 465,000 holiday homes 5.3 million inhabitants (17 people per sq. km) 230,000 reindeer 1.8 million saunas (you can meet them face to face in Lapland) (approx. 500 are traditional smoke saunas) 1,000,000 salmon (maybe more) 180,000 islands 35 national parks 188,000 lakes (which account for 10 % of the total 5.2 million mobile phones (Nokia is a Finnish brand) the real one! surface area) and... 1 Santa Claus – Capital: Helsinki Currency: Euro Total area: 338,144 km² (130,558 sq. miles) Languages: Finnish, Swedish Lapland Check out: www.visitfi nland.com www.foreca.com KOTKA-HAMINA REGION – THE LAND OF OPPORTUNITIES TheTh Kotka-Hamina region is located at the crossroads of East and West. Excellent trtransport connections and a location between Helsinki and St Petersburg render tthe region easily accessible. It is also easily reached by sea: the effi cient ports of Kotka and Hamina refl ect the solid logistics expertise of the region. There is also decades of experience in organising large-scale events. The Kotka Maritime Festival and the International Military Music Event Hamina Tattoo are fi ne examples of this. Maretarium, Kotka Kotka and Hamina warmly welcome you to the region and the event itself! RELAXATIONRELAXAT AND VARIETY Hamina Bastion The two towns and three municipalities in the Kotka-Hamina region provide varying sceneries and surroundings. You can enjoy the sea, river, shade of forest, or urban life. Kotka with about 55,000 inhabitants and Hamina with about 22,000 inhabitants are safe and peaceful towns. The laid-back atmosphere and diverse environment make the region a cosy place to visit and live in. And it is easy to change the setting, because all the opportunities are within easy reach. Hamina Discover the charming centre of Hamina. The centre is enclosed by a circular fortress, one of only a few in the whole world. www.visithamina.fi The entire centre of Kotka is located on an island. You can walk across the island from one end to the other in about an hour. Make sure to check out the different areas and vibes of the town. www.visitkotka.fi UNIQUE ATTRACTIONS, MUCH TO EXPERIENCE This region offers numerous unique and wonderful things to explore. The historic town of Hamina with its forts and wind turbines near the port is an interesting mix of old and new. Kotka also has its own colourful history. The past of this seafaring town is displayed in a magnifi cent manner in places such as the Maritime Centre Vellamo at the City Port. It is also worthwhile to get to know the locals. The hearty and easy-going atmosphere is sure to rub off. NEIGHBOURS NEARBY There are interesting towns and municipalities in the surroundings of the Kotka-Hamina region, providing accommodation for some of the participants of ISDE. These neighbouring locations are also worth exploring. Fascinating Kouvola The town of Kouvola is only about a 45-minute drive away from Kotka and Hamina. The large area of the town contains rugged nature and several smaller centres alongside the main urban centre. The attractions worthy of visiting include the Tykkimäki Amusement Park and the awe-inspiring Kouvola sceneries of the Repovesi National Park. www.visitkouvola.fi Historic Loviisa Loviisa is located about a 35-minute drive away from Kotka and Hamina. The heart of this idyllic seaside town is its original old town dating from the 18th century. Also make sure to visit the Svartholma fortress and the Strömfors ironworks. www.loviisa.fi Loviisa Idyllic Porvoo You can really sense the presence of history in Porvoo, the second oldest town in Finland. The riverside granaries, cobblestone streets and old wooden houses give Porvoo a unique character. The numerous small shops, galleries, museums, and cosy cafes and restaurants welcome you all year round. www.porvoo.fi Porvoo Porvoo RACE INFO Miehikkälä Hamina Virolahti SpecialSpecial Test Start, Finish, Paddock SServiceervice Kotka DaysDays 1-2 DDayay 3, DaysDays 4-54-5 DaysDays 11-5-5 partly same as blue SCHEDULE 1 August Race Offi ce opens at the Race HQ 2 August Paddock opens 4 -6 August Registration and technical control 6 August Opening Ceremonies 8 - 12 August Daily special tests 13 August Final Test, Prize-giving and Closing Ceremonies TheT entry form is available on our website at www.isde2011.com. TheT Preliminary Entry Form must be returned to the organiser before 151 February 2011. From 28 February, the organiser will confi rm thet number of accepted entries. The fi nal entry forms for riders, Trophy,T Junior Trophy, Women´s Cup, Club and Manufacturer’s Teams mustm be sent to the ISDE 2011 Secretary. Hamina RESTING PLACES FOR THE DAREDEVILS Hotel Leikari, Kotka Hotels SOKOS HOTEL SEURAHUONE NEXT HOTEL KARHULAN HOVI HOTEL HAMINAN SEURAHUONE Kotka Kotka Hamina - The largest hotel in Kotka with ample - French-style manor house beside - Traditional hotel (operating since 1890) ancillary services the Kymijoki river in a charming environment with 12 rooms - Price from 66 €/person in double room - Price from 63 €/person in double room - Price from 76 €/person in double room - Distance from the paddock 1 km/5 min (Puutarhurintalo) - Distance from the paddock 26 km/25 min - Distance from the paddock 9 km/10 min HOTEL MERIKOTKA HOTEL KANTRI Kotka HOTEL LEIKARI Inkeroinen, Kouvola - Peaceful and cosy small hotel Kotka - Small and cosy hotel with at City Port in Kotka - Comprehensive services: half board, sauna, a large restaurant and a few pubs - Price from 57 €/person in double room swimming pool - Price from 51 €/person in double room - Distance from the paddock 1 km/5 min - Price from 63 €/person in double room - Distance from the paddock 34 km/30 min - Distance from the paddock 17 km/20 min HOTEL CUMULUS NEXT HOTEL PATRUUNANTALO Kotka HOTEL HAMINA Pyhtää - Cosy hotel in Karhula within good Hamina - Idyllic and versatile manor house communications - Small and idyllic hotel in the centre of Hamina for accommodation and banquets - Price from 52 €/person in double room - Price from 74 €/person in double room - Price from 71 €/person in double room - Distance from the paddock 9 km/10 min - Distance from