Oslo Dawn Patrol &
Cycle Norway
Event

Our inaugural event will be held on Saturday, September 23rd at the gateway to the fjords – Åndalsnes. We are teaming up with Oslo Dawn Patrol to bring you a day not to forget.

Many will arrive on Friday 22nd and those that wish can meet for a small social gathering. But we recommend an early night as we ride early the next day. 

At 7 am sharp on Saturday morning we head off on a 90km ride up and down the world-famous road 63 including the Trollstigen climb. In the afternoon another ride will be offered to those that wish to join (weather permitting). In the evening there will be a meal, presentations & prizes at the Eggen Restaurant high up on a mountain overlooking Åndalsnes.

• Three-course meal
• Return Gondola tickets to Eggen Restaurant
• Road Captain/guide for rides

Whats not included: 

• Transportation to/away from the event in Åndalsnes
  
• Accommodation  
• Drinks and snacks during the ride
• Alcoholic drinks during the evening meal
• Travel Insurance

• If enough people are traveling from Oslo we may rent a bus with a bike trailer for the journey there and back. This will be an additional cost. More info will follow once we know more.
• E-bikes can be rented in Åndalsnes at your own expense and organisation: https://visitnorthwest.trekksoft.com/en_GB/tours/108756
• A camera may be present during the weekend and a fun video will be made from the event. 

• Åndalsnes – the gateway to the fjords and an ideal place to explore the surrounding area.
• Trollstigen: The troll wall, one of the most famous switchback mountain roads in the world
• Gudbrandsjuvet – A stunning gorge located in the Valldalen valley.
• Norddalsfjorden – A classic stunning Norwegian fjord situated at the turn around point
• Trollveggen – Europe’s highest vertical rock wall reaching above 1000m. (Optional 2nd ride )
• Romsdalen – Norway’s premier valley. (Optional 2nd ride)

• The main ride starts 07:00am outside Trollstigen Camping and will last around 5 hours including two coffee stop breaks. Second ride (optional and weather permitting) will leave around 15:00 from Åndalsnes Norsk Tindesenter and will last 1.5hrs. 
• Dinner is at 19:00 at Eggen Restaurant 
• What should you bring?
  • Your bike, helmet, front & rear lights, puncher repair kit, (preferable a road bike but other types are welcome).
  • Warm clothing for the bike rides (gloves and shoe covers recommended)
  • Smart casual clothing for the resturant experinece.
  • Snacks to fuel the ride. We will stop at two cafes selling food and drink (expensive tourist locations)  

• What to expect on the ride: This will be a casual ride. Two coffee stops and comfortable average speed. If we have many people joining we will split into groups based on ability. The total elevation is over 2000m so we expect you to have some cycling experience and a reasonable level of fitness.

• Getting to Åndalsnes:
  • There are trains from both Trondhiem and Oslo changing at Dombås. The bike capacity is limited for the train from Dombås. Booking essential. https://www.entur.no/
  • No buses from Oslo will allow bikes on board.
  • There are domestic flights to Åndalsnes airport. https://www.wideroe.no/en
  • Åndalsnes is a 5.5 hour drive from Oslo