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Catch up on all the inside news from the World Champs. Ralph and Tim reflect on their own performances and also weigh in on the big talking points; challenging courses, running through offices, pushing and disqualifications. Magnus has almost completed his Danish hill week, find out how his quads are doing so far and who else is battling at the top of the Strava club leaderboard. We conclude the episode with the dilemma where orienteering fashion again battles against potential performance benefits

It’s finally time for World Champs! Have Ralph and Tim avoided further setbacks? Magnus has a challenge that could take all the media focus away from WOC. The summer internationals have started already with some exciting performances at the Junior World Champs, who might take Tim’s spot in the New Zealand team? Another dilemma is presented to the boys, are they ready to break the rules?

Jukola 2024 is consigned to the history books, but here on the podcast, you can catch a summary and an inside story of the incredible first leg pack. Hear how the boys got on with their predictions, will they still be friends after all the controversy? Ralph and Tim are looking forward to the World Championships, Ralph shares a bit about how his rehab process is going and Tim tells us about his fitness concerns. Magnus stayed in Finland after Jukola and brings us tales of the infamous mosquito chair and shares his new knowledge of Finnish traditional sauna rules. A little bonus for those of you who make it to the end of the episode, a short reading by Gustav Runefors.

Time for Jukola and Venla! We hear from 3 big guests from 3 of the very best clubs, offering their exciting insights. In this short preview, you'll also discover more about local tea, Finnish numbers, alternative travel options, and much more. Tune in as we gear up for the world's biggest orienteering relay.

A big thanks to:

Anton Sjökvist, Stora Tuna | Albin Ridefelt, OK Linné | Helena Karlsson, Nydalens SK

Course setter special! Alessio Tenani joins us to share insights into the Italian World Cup dream courses and what to expect at WOC 2026. Furthermore, Ralph has left home and gives an injury update, Tim's knee saga continues and Magnus struggles with the Danish hills and JWOC selection races. And stay tuned for this week's PG-rated dilemma!

Magnus calls Ralph, Tim, and Tomas Krivda and gets their impressions of the first World Cup round in Switzerland. In a shocking turn of events, Ralph has ended up in the wrong bedroom, leading to some exclusive guests! We mainly cover the World Cup races but also dive into the UK's Cheese Rolling event and discuss how many Big Macs are enough for Tim. Plus, there's a new dress code dilemma for the boys!