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Major Train Disruptions Across Norway This Summer: What Cyclists Need to Know
For cyclists travelling across Norway this summer, there is one thing you need to pay close attention to before planning your trip: Large parts of the Norwegian rail network will once again be affected by engineering work, line closures and “buss for tog” (replacement buses). For normal passengers this is inconvenient. For cyclists, it can […]
Oslo → Göteborg → Malmö → Copenhagen → Hamburg → Berlin by TRAIN!
For the first time in over 20 years, a direct train connection between Oslo and Denmark is returning from summer 2028. But it does not stop there. The train continues all the way to Berlin, reconnecting Norway with mainland Europe by rail again. For cycle tourism, this could become far more important than many people realise. […]
Norway’s Most Famous Cycling Race – Cancelled!
For nearly six decades, Styrkeprøven has been part of Norway’s cycling culture. It was never just a race. For many riders, it was a yearly goal, a reason to train through winter, a social gathering, and for some, a life milestone. Hundreds of volunteers, local communities, sports clubs, and ordinary cyclists helped keep it alive […]
10 years of Evolution? My New Bikepacking Bags
Apidura’s New Expedition Range Last year I stepped away from Restrap after three years working together. It was a good collaboration and we ended it on the right terms. Nothing dramatic, just the natural point where it made sense for both sides to move on. Whenever I consider working with a brand, I keep it […]
Trollstigen Opens in April 2026 – For the First Time!
For the first time in modern history, Trollstigen has opened in April. On April 27th, 2026, the gates were lifted nearly a month earlier than what most would consider a normal season. For a road that typically opens sometime between mid-May and early June, this is not just early. It is unusual. But the real […]
Alone by Bike from Norway to Australia: Winter, War and 20 Months on the Road
I somehow stumbled across Andreas Graf’s Instagram page a few years ago. I noticed he had started following Cycle Norway, and his account name caught my attention. When I clicked through, it was obvious straight away this was no ordinary rider. There were striking photographs from places on the map I barely knew existed. Within a […]
National Gravel Route 4: Innlandsruta
The Inland Trail Route 4 is one of the most remote journeys in southern Norway, spending long stretches far from major transport corridors and large towns. It is a route defined less by dramatic landmarks and more by absence, of traffic, noise, and modern intrusion. Leaving Oslo, the route slips quickly into the forests of […]
National Gravel Route 3: Sørlandsruta
The Southern Divide This route is remarkable for how it links together a vast network of farm and forest roads into one continuous gravel journey through a part of Norway few people ever see, or even know exists. If this is your first, second, or even tenth visit to Norway, this route likely isn’t for […]
National Gravel Route 2: Telemark
Telemark Route 2 leaves Oslo heading west, slipping into the forests of Vestmarka and Finnemarka where the city fades quickly and the road begins to slow. Gravel replaces urgency, and the route starts to hint at what lies ahead. You’ll be amazed at how many quiet gravel roads are available, leaving Oslo towards the county […]
National Gravel Route 1: Sentralruta
The Central Route Route 1 is the backbone of the National Gravel Routes network. It is the main north–south line, the reference route that every other route connects to. Five of the eight routes begin in Oslo, and Route 1 is the line that carries you away from the city and deep into the interior. […]
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