The first time I cycled from Bergen to Nordkapp I had absolutely no idea what I was doing.
It was the summer of 2020. The world had just slammed on the brakes. Borders were shutting, flights were cancelled, and cities were silent. Norway felt unusually empty, and the Atlantic coast, normally buzzing with tourists, was almost mine alone. Strange circumstances… but the perfect moment to discover this famous route at its rawest.
Every day the scenery hit me harder than the one before. I’d wake up stronger, hungrier for the road ahead, convinced I’d seen the best of it, and then the next day would tear up that belief completely. The coastline never repeats itself. It rises, it twists, it surprises.
But that lack of crowds also meant no guidance. I rode blind into a lot of situations. Tight tunnels I didn’t even know existed. Roads busier than expected at the worst times of day. Campsites hidden up side roads I flew straight past. I rushed through places that deserved days, not minutes. And I missed countless things that were just around the corner, simply because I didn’t know they were there.
That’s the truth about this route: 10% is the line you see on a map.
The other 90% is what the route throws at you — good and bad.
Not knowing that 90% costs you time, money, experiences, and sometimes safety.
That ride is a big reason why Cycle Norway exists today.
Version One Wasn’t Enough
In 2023, I built the first Full Story pages for the Atlantic Coast route. It was the first time the famous route had been fully documented. They have been a great help to hundreds of cyclists over the past few years, but when I looked at them again earlier this year, I knew they needed updating. So much has happened in just a few years and if you stand still you become outdated very quickly.
Traffic patterns shift. Tunnels close, open, and upgrade. Ferries adjust their schedules, link disappear, and costs change. Even hiking rules and wild-camping restrictions evolve.
And tourists? They discover new places overnight. The tourism business is constantly evolving.
So in early November, I started again. Not a tweak. A full rebuild.
What It Took
Weeks of tedious, detailed work, Cross-checking routes, Editing maps, adding practical warnings nobody else tells you about, Digging through old notes and emails, and personal field reports. Listing real dangers, not pretending everything is perfect.
The hardest part was building the new interactive POI maps. This is complex technology and difficult to get right at times. It takes days to perfect one.
- Toggle camping on → Zoom → See every tent site within reach
- Toggle tunnels on → Check which ones are safe, which are steep, which have lights
- Toggle food & supplies on → Plan a day that won’t leave you hungry
- Toggle attractions & detours on → Slow down and explore what the E10 hides
Hundreds of markers. Dozens of categories. Everything organised so you can actually see your options in seconds. Was it fun? No. Was it worth it? Absolutely.
The Result
The four stages of EuroVelo 1 in Norway are now rebuilt and live (Premium Members Access):
These are the most detailed and honest cycling route pages anywhere on the internet, not because they’re pretty… but because every sentence is grounded in real road experience.
Why This Matters
People see pictures of Norway and see this wonderfully safe and beautiful place. Cycling here is not easy. It is spectacular, but you have to earn the good days.
If the right information keeps someone out of a dangerous tunnel at the wrong time, saves them a wasted detour, or helps them find a peaceful camp spot instead of a campervan field, then this project was worth every hour.
I want people to ride this route with confidence — not luck.
The free pages are still there with basic summaries and GPX downloads. But the full experience, everything that turns this from a gamble into a well-planned journey, is now available to Premium members. If you’re serious about cycling the Atlantic Coast, this isn’t luxury; it’s years of knowledge explained plainly on well-crafted pages. Every detour, attraction, and hidden ferry to an unknown island – mentioned, documented and accessible so you can make good decisions, have flexibility, and prepare for whatever comes your way. But remember, we don’t take anything away from your journey.
You’ll still face the unknown. You’ll still be thick in the adventure, and Norway will constantly surprise you for good and bad. That’s part of the magic. You just won’t be unprepared.
The Journey Continues
I’m proud of what’s now built… but like the route itself, it will keep evolving. If you’re planning the Atlantic Coast next year, or simply dreaming, the updated pages are ready when you are.
Slow down. Plan well. Ride north.
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