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Telemark Canal Loop through road and gravel
Text and Photos by Matteo Kozlowski A friend and I decided to undertake the phenomenal Telemark Canal Loop over a weekend in June. Since I had a gravel bike, but he didn’t, we adapted the route a little to make it a good fit for both of us. I kept the gravel sections between Vrådal […]
National Gravel Route 5: Fønhusruta – Rider Perspective
A few weeks ago, Matteo contacted Cycle Norway looking for ways to contribute to the platform. Rather than simply sharing ideas, he headed out and rode the first section of National Gravel Route 5 for himself. What makes this even more impressive is that it was Matteo’s first-ever bikepacking trip. After completing the route, he […]
Cycling around the world, Part 2: Oceania, South America & West Africa
When Andreas left us at the end of Part 1, he was standing on the edge of Asia in Timor-Leste, preparing for what would become one of the most demanding chapters of his expedition. In 2022 he had quietly rolled out of Norway with little more than a bicycle, a tent, and a desire to […]
Norway’s Most Famous Cycling Race – Cancelled!
For nearly six decades, Styrkeprøven has been part of Norway’s cycling culture. It was never just a race. For many riders, it was a yearly goal, a reason to train through winter, a social gathering, and for some, a life milestone. Hundreds of volunteers, local communities, sports clubs, and ordinary cyclists helped keep it alive […]
10 years of Evolution? My New Bikepacking Bags
Apidura’s New Expedition Range Last year I stepped away from Restrap after three years working together. It was a good collaboration and we ended it on the right terms. Nothing dramatic, just the natural point where it made sense for both sides to move on. Whenever I consider working with a brand, I keep it […]
Trollstigen Opens in April 2026 – For the First Time!
For the first time in modern history, Trollstigen has opened in April. On April 27th, 2026, the gates were lifted nearly a month earlier than what most would consider a normal season. For a road that typically opens sometime between mid-May and early June, this is not just early. It is unusual. But the real […]
Cycling around the world, Part 1: Winter, War and 20 Months on the Road
I somehow stumbled across Andreas Graf’s Instagram page a few years ago. I noticed he had started following Cycle Norway, and his account name caught my attention. When I clicked through, it was obvious straight away this was no ordinary rider. There were striking photographs from places on the map I barely knew existed. Within a […]
National Gravel Route 4: Innlandsruta
The Inland Trail Route 4 is one of the most remote journeys in southern Norway, spending long stretches far from major transport corridors and large towns. It is a route defined less by dramatic landmarks and more by absence, of traffic, noise, and modern intrusion. Leaving Oslo, the route slips quickly into the forests of […]
National Gravel Route 3: Sørlandsruta
The Southern Divide This route is remarkable for how it links together a vast network of farm and forest roads into one continuous gravel journey through a part of Norway few people ever see, or even know exists. If this is your first, second, or even tenth visit to Norway, this route likely isn’t for […]
National Gravel Route 2: Telemark
Telemark Route 2 leaves Oslo heading west, slipping into the forests of Vestmarka and Finnemarka where the city fades quickly and the road begins to slow. Gravel replaces urgency, and the route starts to hint at what lies ahead. You’ll be amazed at how many quiet gravel roads are available, leaving Oslo towards the county […]
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