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$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 […]
Norway’s Stave Churches: Cycling to the Soul of Scandinavian History
Norway’s stave churches are among the country’s most unique and evocative cultural treasures. These medieval wooden churches, built between the 12th and 14th centuries, are architectural time capsules of Viking craftsmanship fused with early Christian symbolism. Today, only 28 stave churches remain, scattered across valleys, fjords, and mountainsides. For cyclists, these ancient buildings offer not […]
The Road Beneath Your Wheels: What Most Cyclists Miss About Norway
Most cyclists come to Norway for the views. Fair enough, the landscapes hit hard. Fjords slicing into rock, midnight sun casting long shadows, and the kind of silence that feels ancient. But what’s under your wheels tells a story too, one that goes far deeper than asphalt and elevation charts. Let’s pull back the curtain […]
What Makes Norwegians Happy? A Bike, Sunshine, and the Road Ahead
After weeks of mild and boring overcast weather, Norway was finally blessed with a rare gift, two solid weeks of sunshine. And with that simple change, something shifted. The people smiled more. Parks filled up. And just like that, you remember why Norwegians endure the long winters: for days like these. Back on the Saddle […]
Hidden Sleeping Boxes in Telemark: Norway’s Best Budget Accommodation?
Tucked away by two quiet lakes in the county of Telemark are two little-known sleeping boxes that offer what might be Norway’s best value accommodation. Called Fjågesund and Bandaksli, for just 12 euros a night, you get a roof over your head, a mattress, heating, electric sockets, a basic cooking area, a sink, a long-drop toilet, and […]
Trollstigen Toll: What it Means for Cyclists
Norway’s famous Trollstigen mountain road, known for its dramatic hairpin bends, is set to reopen—at least partially—this summer between 14th July and 15th August. But the road made headlines again this week as Møre og Romsdal County Council voted in favour of introducing a toll to help fund long-term safety work. The decision passed with […]
Stavanger’s New Cycling Tunnel Opens!
Beneath Norway’s rugged surface, something remarkable is taking shape—not in the form of oil or minerals, but through tunnels built for bicycles. Stavanger and Bergen, two of Norway’s most vibrant coastal cities, are leading the way in cycling innovation by building world-class infrastructure that puts cyclists front and center. With Stavanger’s brand-new 380-meter cycling tunnel […]
Alone on Two Wheels: Part 2
One Girl’s Bikepacking Journey Through Norway – Part 2 We rejoin Angela on her 11-day adventure from Oslo Fjord to the highlands of central Norway. Alone on remote roads with just her trusty bike to power her on. Part 1 of the journey can be found here. Text and photos by Angela Bonaccorso, an Italian-born creative […]
Alone on Two Wheels: One Girl’s Bikepacking Journey Through Norway
Cycling through Norway’s vast nature, dramatic mountains, and remote villages might sound like a dream — but for some people the idea of a young woman doing it alone raises eyebrows. Is it safe? Is it lonely? Is it going to rain a lot! These are the questions I faced before setting off on my […]
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