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10 Gravel Routes For Your Bucket List (1/3)
As August draws near, it seems like the perfect opportunity to delve into Norway’s renowned gravel routes, which meander over breathtaking mountain plateaus and weave through expansive forests. These routes are a dream come true for any gravel enthusiast, and they should unquestionably be included in your late summer and early autumn cycling plans. This […]
CLOSED: Construction On Trollstigen 13.8.24!
Thanks to Cycle Norway Member, Mario Deile, we can report that construction work has begun on Trollstigen, which may result in issues trying to cycle it in the near future. Cycle Norway has no knowledge of what construction work is currently being undertaken and for how long but as of the 16th of July this […]
Tusenmeteren – Clear of Snow by Next Week
Tusenmeteren Road, also known as “The Thousand Meter Road,” is a renowned cycling route in Norway, particularly noted for its scenic beauty and challenging terrain. It is located next to the town of Øvre Årdal in the central highlands of Norway. The route offers breathtaking views of some of Norway’s highest mountains, and the valleys […]
Trollstigen Closed – Everything you need to know (Update 08.07.24)
On Thursday, June 20th, the iconic Trollstigen road closed for the entire season. Typically, the road opens in mid to late May and closes in October or November with the arrival of the first winter snowfall. This year, it opened on June 7th after an unexpected delay caused by a significant rockfall, which is part […]
Southern Norway: Good Weather is on its Way!
After a warm and sunny May, June has been a bit underwhelming in southern Norway. Temperatures for the past few weeks have been below average and night temperatures less than ideal for camping. Nevertheless, as I mentioned in my livestream this week. The weather in Norway is characterised by periods of low and high pressure […]
Built in 1849 – Reopening for Cyclists in June 2024
Looking for a climb tougher than this? Good luck with that. This beast of a road twists and turns through 14 hairpin bends that sharply zigzag up the mountainside, with some stretches hitting a jaw-dropping 30 percent incline. Stalheimskleiva is Norway’s toughest climb and one every Norwegian cyclist fears to ride. But that fear has […]
Sognefjellet New Cycling Shelter!
On Thursday 27. June from 12.00 – 13.00, Cycle Norway has been invited to join the opening of a new cycling rest area on the famous Scenic Route Sognefjellet mountain road 55. The Minister for Transport, Jon-Ivar Nygård will be offically opening the newly refurbished rest area called Liasanden. There will be some speeches from […]
2nd Class Citizens…
It’s that time of year when many of the mountain roads are either open or about to open. Cyclists have many questions regarding which roads are officially open and where they can cycle exactly. At times, I feel I get contradictory answers and information from the authorities and locals alike. What is actually illegal and […]
A May to Remember! – Que Sera Sera
Every 5 to 10 years, Norway is graced with an early summer, and the last time this happened was in 2017. That year, temperatures soared above 20°C by the first week of May and stayed warm for most of the month. I remember watching a YouTube video titled “It’s Always Sunny in Norway,” and thinking […]
Tunnels, Discounts, and Exciting Cycling Events in 2024
The dark winter is now in full motion here in Norway, meaning many hours will be spent indoors updating Cycle Norway and adding new information. I’m pleased to announce the first part of our comprehensive tunnel info has been completed and can be accessed here. https://cyclenorway.com/tunnels – I wished I had known this information when […]
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