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How the Mobile Changed Bikepacking (and What Comes Next)
There was a time when bikepacking was an act of faith. You set off with paper maps stuffed in a handlebar bag, a compass dangling from a cord, and a notebook scribbled with distances, campsites, and half-legible directions from locals. Getting lost was part of the story, often the story. A wrong turn meant a […]
Europe’s View on Cycling is Changing (and for the good)
As the founder of Cycle Norway, I’ve spent years riding, documenting, and building resources for cyclists exploring this country. What’s clear to me is that cycling is no longer just a leisure activity for a small group, it’s becoming a cornerstone of how people want to travel, discover, and experience Europe. The EU’s latest progress […]
The Week Oslo Began to Find Its Identity
Oslo Cycling Week wasn’t supposed to happen this year. After the first edition, the organisers ran out of resources and energy. Co-founder Hans Flensted-Jensen was cornered until Åse Lindersen stepped in at the last moment. In just four weeks, they pieced together a program of 29 events. What should have been impossible became reality, and […]
Norway’s Wild Gamble: Why Two of Its Greatest Cycling Roads Face Closure
Something extraordinary is unfolding in Norway’s mountains and not in a way anyone expected. Two of the country’s most treasured gravel roads, celebrated by cyclists and promoted as models of sustainable tourism, could soon be restricted or even closed to bikes if the government’s Action plan for the Rondane wild reindeer area is implemented by […]
Riding Out the Season: Cycle Norway’s Story of 2025
The cycling season in Norway is always bittersweet. One moment you’re riding through endless daylight, gravel roads stretching into the horizon, the fjords glimmering below. The next, autumn creeps in, the days shorten, and bikes start to gather dust or dirt, depending on what you do, and soon winter will quietly claim the country. For […]
Marka Overnighter – The Perfect Bikepacking Introduction in Oslo’s Backyard
This weekend (6th to 7th September 2025), we’re heading out to join the Marka Overnighter, a fantastic initiative organised by Bikeshop Oslo. It’s a simple but brilliant concept: meet at Bikeshop in Karenslyst Allé (15:00 Meet up, 16:00 Roll out), ride about 40 km into Nordmarka, set up camp, and share a night together under the […]
12 Things You Need to Know Before Cycling Rallarvegen
Rallarvegen is Norway’s most famous cycling route, stretching from Haugastøl to Flåm (or further if you choose). With high mountains, historic railway culture, and breathtaking scenery, it’s one of the best rides in Scandinavia. But before you set out, there are some important things you should know. 1. The Snow Doesn’t Clear Until July The […]
Why Did the Lemming Cross the Road? (It Didn’t Make It)
Norway’s Most Misunderstood Creature If you’re out on your bike in Norway this year, don’t be surprised if your ride is shared with hundreds of small, angry-looking rodents darting across the tarmac. This is a lemming year, and the mountains are alive, or should we say dead, with them. Alive, they scurry into the verges; […]
Oslo Cycling Week: Rolling Into the Season’s Grand Finale
Last Year’s Triumph The inaugural Oslo Cycling Week, held in late August and early September, revealed what can happen when a city’s cycling community takes the lead. Organised by a small volunteer team: Hans Flensted-Jensen, Åse Lindersen, Petter Bodman, and Fredrik Norman of Oslo Dawn Patrol, the festival grew out of nothing more than local […]
From Gravel to Great Memories: Two Girls Bikepacking Norway
I’m not exactly sure when the idea of a longer bikepacking trip in Scandinavia first came to me. But I know that feeling, the one that creeps in while researching potential bike destinations, when something clicks and you realize: this is where I’m going. Although I must say I was a bit surprised about my […]
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