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When Norway Turned Tropical – The Heatwave We Didn’t Expect!
Cycling Through Norway’s Warmest Summer in Years The past few weeks in Norway have been extraordinary. From the deep fjords of the west to the mountain plateaus of the interior, a prolonged heatwave brought what locals call ‘tropenetter‘ – tropical nights where temperatures don’t dip below 20°C. For cyclists, it’s made for some of the most […]
Osafjellet: Norway’s Hidden Giant of the West
Tucked away in the rugged terrain of western Norway lies one of the country’s most challenging and least-known cycling climbs: Osafjellet. Overshadowed by more famous climbs like Trollstigen or Sognefjellet, Osafjellet quietly asserts itself as a true test of endurance, offering cyclists a combination of raw beauty, isolation, and historical depth that’s hard to find […]
Why Telemark Might Be Norway’s Best-Kept Cycling Secret
If I had to choose one region in Norway that offers the perfect blend of scenery, solitude, and soul, it would be Telemark. It’s long been one of my favourite places to cycle, not just for the stunning routes and natural diversity, but for what it doesn’t have: crowds, overpriced cafes, and overhyped attractions. While much of […]
Pedalling to the Edge: Norway’s Hidden World Heritage Archipelago
There’s a point, somewhere off the Helgeland coast, where the mainland disappears behind you and the islands begin. Not the tourist-trodden kind with waffle huts and Instagram signs, but the sort of islands that seem to drift slightly outside time, where sea, stone, bird, and human have lived in uneasy harmony for longer than memory […]
The 700M Climb in Oslo’s Backyard?
Climb Oslo’s Highest Road: The Hidden Beast of Gyrihaugen If you’re cycling through the Oslo region and think the terrain is all rolling forest paths and mellow gravel, think again. Tucked away in the northwest corner of Oslo’s great forest, Nordmarka,is one of the region’s steepest and most dramatic climbs: Gyrihaugen. We tackled it from the […]
In Search of Abandoned Old Roads, Fjords (and Asian Tourists)
World Class Bike Photography in Norway – Part 2: This blog continues from [Part 1] We hit the road with a rough plan, a beat-up Rent-A-Wreck van, two bikes, and nearly €20,000 worth of professional camera gear all rattling around in the back. It was an odd mix, the kind of setup that made people […]
Statens Vegvesen Pulls Plug on Cycle Norway Funding – but we’ll keep going.
When people think of Cycle Norway, they often picture the open road, quiet forests, and the thrill of discovering a country by bike. What they don’t always see is what goes on behind the scenes to make it all possible. Until recently, Cycle Norway received a small but helpful amount of support from the Norwegian […]
The Hidden Gravel Highway Out of Oslo
I’ve lived in Oslo for years. Long enough to know that escaping the city by bike usually involves a frustrating mix of tarmac, traffic lights, clumsy junctions, and cycling signs that seem designed to get you lost. Over time, I’ve taken countless routes out of town, each one promising something different but delivering much of […]
$20K of Cameras, 2 Bikes, and a Broken Van – Our Wild Ride to Shoot Norway’s Best Cycling Photos
A 4-Day Journey Through Mountains, Fjords, and Gravel Every year, for just a few days, Cycle Norway does the unthinkable – we step inside the enemy’s camp and rent a vehicle. It feels wrong, it feels dishonest. Driving roads I’ve once cycled is like betraying something sacred, like disowning your own child or setting fire […]
Norway’s Green Image is Turning Brown with New Anti-Cyclist Tax
Norway is moving ahead with a new tourist tax set to take effect in 2026. The goal, according to the government, is to help municipalities manage the growing strain from tourism, especially in areas that feel overwhelmed during peak season. On the surface, it sounds reasonable. The country is grappling with over-tourism in its most […]
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