Cycle Norway’s Blog
How Norway Let One of Its Most Historic Roads Fall Into Ruin
Most visitors standing on the concrete walkways at Vøringsfossen never realise what sits hidden just below them. Only a few metres away lies Måbødalen, one of Norway’s most remarkable early road-building achievements, now fenced off, blocked by landslides, and left to decay in silence. It’s an uncomfortable contrast: a hand-built masterpiece abandoned, while vast sums […]
RidewithGPS Sponsors Cycle Norway
If you’ve spent any time on our website, you’ll know we rely on RideWithGPS for all our embedded maps. When I started building the platform, I looked at every mapping service available. There’s no shortage, plenty of bells, whistles, and grand claims, but I needed something built for cyclists, backed by a reliable app, and […]
Norway’s Top Six Viking Attractions
And how to get there on a bike. If you’re coming to Norway, it’s almost a rite of passage to experience something from the Viking Age. After all, who doesn’t enjoy a touch of history mixed with raw adventure? Scattered across the country are remnants of this legendary era, ancient settlements, fascinating museums, reconstructed villages […]
The Strange Comfort of Cycling Europe’s Loneliest Roads
There is something magical about reaching the end of the world – these words are so trivial and yet so true. I love exploring the planet, and it was just a matter of time before the idea to travel all the way up would hit me. The first idea connected to this trip was to […]
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 […]
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