Norseman: ballpark estimate of costs?

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I’m considering Norseman rather than IMC next year. Going from the West coast. Has someone who’s done it recently maybe tallied costs, considering the requirement for support etc.?

Thanks!

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I would also be interested to know!

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  1. Getting there: expenses depend on where you live. Fly to Bergen or Oslo.
  2. Hire/borrow a car (one week?). Not ridiculously expensive.
  3. Find/bring someone to be your driver/support during the race. There will be extra expenses associated with being two persons instead of just one.
  4. Accomodation: free! You can pitch a tent almost anywhere in Norway. It’s safe and legal. Best way to spend a summer’s night in Scandinavia.
  5. Food: a little more expensive than North America, but you can easily cut costs if you do your own cooking.
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Send me a PM if you have any questions regarding traveling to Norway.

But remember, this is priceless :wink: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f3D51tmXfIk

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I have done norseman twice.In 2006 I was the first american to ever finish and set the 50-55 ag record and then repeated in 2009 and still hold the 55-59 record.Bragging rights done, it costs about $250 to register,another $200 or so for a three day car rental the race dinner was $40 .then you have gas at $10/gal.We camped next to the start for $25/night.hotels run$100-200 and meals are very expensive(a hamburger and fries cost about $Hope that helps.40 for two.).We had free flights, but in summer expect to pay $1500 rt from west coast to bergen.I was there this past june/july doing bergen tri. and we spent about $70/day camping and eating at grocery stores for a monthlong bike tour.Hotels and restaurants will cost three- four times that.

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I have done norseman twice.In 2006 I was the first american to ever finish and set the 50-55 ag record and then repeated in 2009 and still hold the 55-59 record.Bragging rights done, it costs about $250 to register,another $200 or so for a three day car rental the race dinner was $40 .then you have gas at $10/gal.We camped next to the start for $25/night.hotels run$100-200 and meals are very expensive(a hamburger and fries cost about $Hope that helps.40 for two.).We had free flights, but in summer expect to pay $1500 rt from west coast to bergen.I was there this past june/july doing bergen tri. and we spent about $70/day camping and eating at grocery stores for a monthlong bike tour.Hotels and restaurants will cost three- four times that.

http://www.athlinks.com/myresults.aspx?rid=57144094

You sick bastard.

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I would also be interested to know!Get this man over there if he promises to take pictures.

Hell, the race should comp him completely for access to his pics.