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1-2 July 2023

The most fun cycling tournament in Iceland!

KIA Golden Circle Challenge

The KIA Golden Circle Challenge will be held in Selfoss, Iceland 2. – 3. July 2022.

Held each Summer since 2012 the cycling competition welcomes riders of every skill level and involves both team and individual competition. The objective is to offer fun and competitive races where everybody can enjoy themselves. Reserve your spot now on either 12 km, 43 km, 59 km, or 90 km challenge.

Entry Fees

12 km route: 5900 ISK
All other routes: 12.900 ISK

Registration ends at 23:59 on June 28th 2021.

Check out the routes

Latest information

News

March 2 2022

KIA Goldencircle schedule changes 2022

December 8 2021

The Viking Tournament Shop is open!

July 5 2021

KIA Golden Circle Challenge – Schedule

June 18 2021

Guest of honour at KIA Golden Circle Challenge handcycles 400 KM

All news

6 categories

Take the first step
Put in second gear
Enjoy
Improve your record
Push yourself
Finish!

Courses for the whole family

Routes and Maps

All rides start in the brand new towncenter of Selfoss. There are rides for both experienced riders and newcomers. A social ride will also be offered where all family members can ride together enjoying the surroundings of Selfoss. Other categories are more competitive and the longest ride is designed for Elite riders.

If you’d like to see the results of some of the recent competitions, click on the links below (Will take you to our partner’s site Tímataka)

2021 – All results for KIA Golden Circle Challenge.

2020 – All results for KIA Golden Circle Challenge.

2019 – All results for KIA Golden Circle Challenge.

2018 – All results for KIA Golden Circle Challenge.

The Votmúli Circle

Social ride

12 km Social ride

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12 km

Date

3. July 2021

Start time

18:10

The Votmúli Circle is a social ride designed for those who want to enjoy the ride together. Ideal for families. No chip time. Every rider receives a participation medallion.

Registration Fee
- Pre-registration fee until midnight November 9th 2021: 2.900,- ISK
- Registration fee until January 2nd 2022: 3.500,- ISK
- Registration fee until June 28th 2022: 5.500,- ISK
- Electric bikes welcomed
- No chip time
- Participation medallion for every rider
- Voucher for post-race food and beverages
- Free admission to The Selfoss Swimming Hall
Terms and conditions will be published here.
Documents
- Google Map - The Votmúli Circle
- Rules - The Votmúli Circle
Route description

The Votmúli Circle is a social ride designed for those who want to enjoy the ride together. Ideal for families. No chip time. Every rider receives a participation medallion, voucher for post-race food and beverages and free admission to the local swimming hall.

Gaulverjar

B Competition Category

43 km B Competition Category

43 km

Date

2. July 2021

Start time

18:00

The "Gaulverjar" course is for entry level riders of all age groups or experienced riders who want to enjoy a medium challenge.

Registration Fee
- Pre-registration fee until midnight November 9th 2021: 7.900,- ISK
- Registration fee until January 2nd 2022: 9.500,- ISK
- Registration fee until June 28th 2022: 11.900,- ISK
- Chip time
- Participation medallion for every rider
- Podium ceremony, first 3 in each age category, both men and women
- Refreshment station on the course
- Voucher for post-race food and beverages
- Free admission to The Selfoss Swimming Hall
Terms and conditions will be published here.
Documents
- Google Map - Gaulverjar
- Rules - Gaulverjar
Route description

The Gaulverjar course is a medium challenge on a mostly flat course with beautiful sights and scenery from farms to fishing boats. Detailed route description for Gaulverjar coming soon.

Flóaáveitan

Social ride (no chip time)

43 km Social ride (no chip time)

43 km

Date

2. July 2022

Start time

18:10

"Flóaáveitan" is a 43 km social ride for the whole family to enjoy together. Every rider receives a participation medallion.

Registration Fee
- Pre-registration fee until midnight November 9th 2021: 7.900,- ISK
- Registration fee until January 2nd 2022: 9.500,- ISK
- Registration fee until June 28th 2022: 11.900,- ISK
- No chip time
- Participation medallion for every rider
- Refreshment station on the course
- Voucher for post-race food and beverages
- Free admission to The Selfoss Swimming Hall
Terms and conditions will be published here.
Documents
- Google Map - Flóaáveitan
- Rules - Flóaáveitan
Route description

“Flóaáveitan” is a 43 km social ride for the whole family to enjoy together. Every rider receives a participation medallion.

Villingar

Category A

59 km Category A

59 km

Date

2. July 2022

Start time

18:30

A competitive race for experienced riders who have competed in the sport before. Strict time limitations.

Registration Fee
- Pre-registration fee until midnight November 9th 2021: 7.900,- ISK
- Registration fee until January 2nd 2022: 9.500,- ISK
- Registration fee until June 28th 2022: 11.900,- ISK
- Chip time
- Podium ceremony, first 3 in each age category, both men and women
- Participation medallion for every rider
- Refreshment station on the course
- Voucher for post-race food and beverages
- Free admission to The Selfoss Swimming Hall
Please note that roughly 5 km are ridden on a condensed gravel road.

Terms and conditions will be published here.
Documents
- Google Map - Villingar
- Rules - Villingar
Route description

A competitive race for experienced riders who have competed in the sport before. Strict time limitations.

Flóabardaginn

Elite category (3 Stages)

96 km Elite category (3 Stages)

96 km

Date

2. - 3. July 2022

Start time

See description

3 Stages designed for experienced Elite riders and is the highlight of the KIA Golden Circle Challenge. Maximum of 80 participants.

Registration Fee
- Pre-registration fee until midnight November 9th 2021: 15.900,- ISK
- Registration fee until January 2nd 2022: 19.500,- ISK
- Registration fee until June 28th 2022: 29.900,- ISK
- Chip time
- Podium ceremony, first 3 in each age category, both men and women
- Participation medallion for every rider
- Post-stage food and beverages
- Voucher for post-race food and beverages at one of Selfoss restaurants on July 10th
- Free admission to The Selfoss Swimming Hall post-stage
Terms and conditions will be published here.
Documents
- Google Map - Flóabardaginn
- Rules - Flóabardaginn
Route description

The 3-Stage competition is for experienced Elite riders and is the highlight of the KIA Golden Circle Challenge

Thursday July 7th 2022
Byko Criterium
Start at 20:00

Saturday July 9th 2022
Road Race 96 km.
Start at 19:00

Sunday July 10th 2022
Time Trial “The Great Escape”
Start at 09:00

Detailed Stage description coming soon

Good to know

Information

Competition gear and memorabilia

Viking Tournament Shop

Soon we will offer carefully curated cycling related products along with our own brand merchandise and memorabilia to purchase on our site. This will include items from our partners, Salomon, 66° North, Specialized and more. You will also be able to purchase select items on the day of the race.

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