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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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
The Cycling Video That Took 5 Years to Film
As I sit here writing, my work desk is surrounded by external hard drives—nine and counting. Each one is packed with a single thing: cycling footage. More specifically, years of footage from every corner of Norway, captured in every imaginable condition. Sifting through this digital archive is no small task. Finding a specific moment—like the […]
In Search of Perfection
Having cycled all over Norway in the past four years, it’s remarkable how little high-quality photos I have to show for it. Epic drone and GoPro shots are plentiful but at the expense of still photography. It’s never been a priority when YouTube is my main social media channel. However, this all changed in early […]
24 hours on the Famous Hurtigruten
If you plan to cycle the Norwegian Coast, there is a good chance you might want to use Norway’s famous coastal express service. Perhaps you want to experience the country’s North and South but only have a limited time? Perhaps you plan to cycle the whole coast but are unsure how to get home after reaching […]
Union Hotel, Øya
In the village of Øye between the fjord of Hjørundsfjorden and Norangsdalen Valley, you will find one of the most distinct hotels in all of Europe. It opened in 1891 to cater to the crème-de-la-crème of European society. Over the years, it hosted Queen Wilhelmina of Holland, Emperor Wilhelm II of Germany, King Oscar II, and authors […]
Bikepacking Maintenance 101
Bikepacking Maintenance 101: In this week’s video I speak with Ian Luck who is the ‘daglig leder’ (general manager) of one of Norway’s best bike workshops based in central Oslo. Ian has over two decades of experience with bike repairs and maintenance and is an avid bikepacker who has cycled all over Europe. Listen to some of Ian’s […]
A Talk Through My Atlantic Coast Route (May 2023)
In this video, I will explain in detail how and why I chose this route, my thoughts behind it, and what to expect along the way.
What do people think of Norway?
We interviewed people from around the world who cycled in Norway in 2022. Watch what they had to say!
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