David & Goliath: Cycle Norway vs Mainstream Social Media
February 26, 2025
In an era dominated by major social media platforms like Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, it might seem unnecessary to launch an
In an era dominated by major social media platforms like Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, it might seem unnecessary to launch an
A Cyclist’s Guide to Conquering Norway’s Iconic Road. After a challenging year of closure in 2024 due to a significant rockfall,
It’s 10:00 at night, 19 hours since we began at a quiet Swedish border—a world away from the scene before us
This story begins, as many great ideas do, over a beer. The year was 2012, and Norway was celebrating the 50th
Text and Photos by Gjermund Gustavsen – Part 2 of 2 (Part 1 here) Picking up where yesterday left off, I
Text and Photos by Gjermund Gustavsen – Part 1 of 2. My solo journey through the highs and lows of Norway’s
Text by Jonathan Robinson. Photos by Jonathan Robinson & Pär Lindholm. As an avid gravel and road cyclist living in Sweden, I’ve
Our final part of our top 10 mountain gravel routes for autumn ends with the crème de la crème of Norway’s
For nearly six decades, Styrkeprøven has been part of Norway’s cycling culture. It was never just a race. For many riders,
Apidura’s New Expedition Range Last year I stepped away from Restrap after three years working together. It was a good collaboration
For the first time in modern history, Trollstigen has opened in April. On April 27th, 2026, the gates were lifted nearly
The Inland Trail Route 4 is one of the most remote journeys in southern Norway, spending long stretches far from major
For the first time in over 20 years, a direct train connection between Oslo and Denmark is returning from summer 2028.
Ten years ago, calling Oslo a cycling city would have raised eyebrows. The capital was a place where bikes were tolerated
Last Year’s Triumph The inaugural Oslo Cycling Week, held in late August and early September, revealed what can happen when a
When people think of Cycle Norway, they often picture the open road, quiet forests, and the thrill of discovering a country
Oslo Cycling Week wasn’t supposed to happen this year. After the first edition, the organisers ran out of resources and energy.
If I had to choose one region in Norway that offers the perfect blend of scenery, solitude, and soul, it would
I’ve lived in Oslo for years. Long enough to know that escaping the city by bike usually involves a frustrating mix
As I sit here writing, my work desk is surrounded by external hard drives—nine and counting. Each one is packed with
It is quite astonishing that in a country as beautiful as Norway, with so many famous mountain roads, for a
Norway has many significant climbs over spectacular mountain passes. The mixture of rocky terrain, glaciers and fjords on serpentine roads is
If you plan to cycle the Norwegian Coast, there is a good chance you might want to use Norway’s famous coastal
Norway is a long-stretched-out country. Oslo to Nordkapp is the same length as Oslo to Rome. As a result, there is
Video: Restrap Tour In July, I visited the UK to say hello to some family and friends. During the visit,
The weather across Northern Europe is unsettled right now. Here are Eight Tips to help mitigate the weather when Bikepacking. Ensure you
Last summer one of Norway’s coolest female adventure bikepackers, Karen Ekman, headed to the far north to cycle the Arctic Post Road. Built
Lake Mjøsa is Norway’s largest lake at a length of 117km. It is also one of Europe’s deepest lakes and has
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