Press Release:
STADI SUMMER SESSION
Time: 13th of August 2010
Place: Narinkkatori/Kamppi, Helsinki Finland
Prepare for a good Nordic BMX this summer, as Summer Session moves to Stadi — Helsinki!
Unlike Simpel Sessions in January/February, Stadi Summer Session is an outdoor event, so there is a big hope for warm sunny weather,
breezy hang-outs in the greenery and a lot of spontaneous street riding on the great streets of Helsinki.
Stadi Summer Session will take place in an exciting location in the very heart of Helsinki — on the Narinkkatori square in front of Kamppi center. This shopping, lifestyle and travel center is packed with shops and restaurants, as well as two underground bus terminals and the main metro station of Helsinki.
The course is designed by Nate Wessel. The event is free of charge for spectators.
For confirmed riders check here. (More riders will be added on daily basis.)
For a good overview of spots and parks in Helsinki and around Finland check here.
Also on the same weekend there’s FLOW music festival which is very good. So one more good reason to visit Helsinki in August!
More info and artists — http://www.flowfestival.com/en
Don’t miss out the Stadi Summer Session on Narinkkatori in Helsinki, Finland!
Having started out as just a local hangout, Session events have worked their way up to become one of the biggest and best contest in the World of BMX bikes. And not because of the massive media coverage or hefty prize purse, but more for its ability of attracting the biggest names in the business, a brand new course which never fails to impress, a laid-back vibe, and the feeling of a big BMX party.
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A country of 200 000 lakes and great street spots to inspire the emergence of around 50 000 skaters across the country, Finland adds up to the ultimate destination for a wild nature get-away mixed with a taste of the best Nordic urban landscapes. Helsinki — or Stadi, as the locals call their capital — has been referred to as the “pocket-size metropolis”, and it truly does live up to its high rep. With the young vibe, liberating atmosphere and bicycle friendliness, Helsinki is always happening, attracting creative minds and fun-lovers alike. It feels great to roll around, surrounded by the impressive modern architecture, and nearly half a millennium of history, with sea breeze following you trough the streets.
Finland is one of the northest European countries located north of Estonia and east of Sweden. Helsinki (the capital) is situated at the southern coast just 80km across the Finnish Bay from Tallinn (Estonia), which is an 1 hour and 30minutes boat trip.
The population of Finland is 5 million and the population of Helsinki is 500.000
Language is Finnish but English is very common.
Currency is the EURO.
Weather in August is normally very nice and the water is also good for swimming.
There are tons of airlines flying to great capital of Finland. Here are some:
Air France, Air Baltic, American Airlines, Austrian Airlines, British Airways, Czech Airlines, Delta Airlines, Easyjet, LOT, Lufthansa, Northwest Airlines, SAS, Spanair, United Airlines, Finnair, Blue1 and many others!
