ABOUT
Next Around Norway event will start in July 2024!
Registration opens in August 2023!
Around Norway is an unsupported bike packing event.
The event Starts and finishes in Oslo .
Distance of the classic Around Norway is close to 3250km.
Elevation gain is close to 38000m.
In 2024 there will also be a sprint version with an approx. 2000km distance.
RULES
1. Riders must complete the full course from start to finish.
2. Riders must be fully self-supported.
3. No Drafting at any time.
4. Riders must follow the local laws at any time.
5. All bikes have to pass a check up before the start.
6. Riders are required to use a provided Tracker.
7. No prize money.
ROUTE
The Route is around 3250 kilometers and has a elevation gain of around 38000meters.
It will lead you to the most scenic places in Norway.
Start and Finish will be in Oslo. The Route will be ridden clockwise.
Route Option 01: Lysefjord:
If you dont want to ride around the Lysefjord and better spent some time on a boat here is a chance 😉
(more Details in the ferry section of the manual)
Route Option 02: Vinstra:
Route option two is a 23 kilometer “shortcut“ with less traffic.
The “Option Route Vinstra“ includes a 40 kilometer light gravel section.
Route Option 03: Finish:
Route option to the finish is a around 20 kilometer “shortcut“ with less traffic.
The “Option Route Finish“ includes a 25 kilometer gravel section.
All options are beautiful with its own character. Its your choice!
4 Ferries On Route (more Details in the manual)
Highlights of the Route:
Gaustatoppen
Lysebotn climb / Lysefjord
Highest pass in Norway (Gaupne – Lom)
Atlantic Highway
Geiranger
Trollstigen
Oslo, Bergen, Trondheim
Start and Finish - OSLO
Start of the event will be close to the City Hall in Oslo.
Finish of the event will be at the Opera House in Oslo.
HIGHLIGHTS OF THE ROUTE
Gaupne – Lom
Trollstigen
Atlantic Coast Road
Lysebotn
COMMUNITY
#inlove #with #this #landscape #beatiful #rallarvegen #finse #hardangervidda #norway #norwaynature #mountains #mountainlakes #glacier #outdoor #outdoorlife #outdooradventures #bikeadventure #bikepacking #bikepackingadventures #bikepackingaroundnorway #cyclenorway #cyclinglife #lifebehindbars #gravelbike #graveladventure #gravelroads #graveldiaries #gravellove #pleasestoptherain
#aboutyesterday #gravelheaven #gravelheavenfound #soamazing #up #at #hardanggervidda #nationalpark #inlove #with #this #landscape #nature #mountainlakes #gravelroads #groads #groadslikethese #gravel #gravelbike #gravelbikepacking #bikepacking #bikepackingaroundnorway #cyclenorway #cyclingadventures #gooutsideandexplore
Ride, eat, sleep -> repeat
Cycling moments ☝️#cycling
#ridesleepeatrepeat #bikepackingaroundnorway #bikepacking #bici #cyclinglife #bestmoments #ridemybike #cyclingreels #rideeatsleeprepeat #femalecyclists #gowild #adventure #cyclinginspiration #memyselfandi #goodgirls #positivevibes #havefun #followyourpassion
It‘s getting serious!!!
So #excited to go #bikepacking #bikepackingaroundnorway #norway #norwayhereicome #cyclingadventures #cycling #cyclinglife #gravelbike #gravelcycling #gravel #graveladventure #gravelbikepacking #adventure #adventurebybike #outdooradventures #gooutside #gooutsideandplay #prayforsun
Shining bright 🤩
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##cycling #cyclinglife #cyclingphotos#cyclingkit #cyclingadventures #cyclinggirl #cyclingfans #cyclingtour #cyclingstyle #cyclingday #outsideisfree #bhard2022#ultracyclingchallenge #ultracycling #cerveloaspero #cervelo#bikepackingaroundnorway #choosecycling #absoluteblack #newbikeday #gcninspiration
Weekend bikepacking adventure. Exploring cabins and shelters in eastern Norway that is open and free to use. Not too many of these are accessible by bike, but I have read about a few that does not require too much hike-biking to reach.
Spent the first night at #fløtarbua by #rismosjøen . This is a well known cabin that were used by log drivers back in the days, but now it is open for hikers and free to use.
#bikepackingaroundnorway
This was taken by 📸Will Vousden on Day 1 of Bikepacking Around Norway. A 3400km Endurance Race. I’ve spent a lot of time putting together the incredible story that this race produced. Eight set off but only four riders made it past the finish line. If you want to know what happen check out my latest video uploaded to YT (link in bio).
#Bikepackingaroundnorway #bikepackingnorway #adventurecycling #adventurebikerace #matthewnorway #visitnorway #cyclingnorway
It'll be a while until I can share new smiles-on-a-bike pics. There's a road of recovery to master, but the knee is gonna be fine. There's always a next season.
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#nowaynorway #bikepackingaroundnorway #aroundnorway #bikepacking #audaxhotel #worldbybike #outsideisfree #fromwhereiride #ridemore #whyiride #roadslikethese #ultracycling #womencycling #jentersomsykler #sykkeljenterinorge #everywhereisbikingdistance #sigrfriends #mycanyon #roadbike
Some pictures from the last alternate route through Nordmarka in #bikepackingaroundnorway by #adventurebikeracing . The route was 30km shorter and more scenic, but still slower than the original. But a nice way to end this beautiful race. #ultradistancecycling #landevei #stopandsmelltheflowers #gravel
12 days 21 hours and 15 minutes. That 's what it took me to finnish the 3423 km route with 39897 m of climbing of the #bikepackingaroundnorway race by adventurebikeracing. And what a ride it was!!!
Wind, rain, storm, snow, sun, rainbows, and perfect blue sky. From 0° to 27°.
Fjords, hills, mountains, high plateaus, fjords, woods, lakes, villages, towns and even more fjords. Overwhelming beauty!!!
I averaged 21,8 km/h overall, with about 13h of riding, 3h of #stopandsmelltheflowers and 8h of overnight-stop per day. #relaxedracing
#proudofmyself💪 #ididit #ienjoyedit #ultracycling #yeah!
Day 7 - Odda to Sauda. Early start is recommended to avoid the traffic when cycling up along RV13. Took the speed ferry back to Stavanger. Pretty comfortable and one can book a space for the bike in advance. And with this the 2021 trip comes to an end. As usual Norway did not disappoint. A lot of nice people and accommodations. Transport wit train and boat went flawless. #bikepacking #bikepackingaroundnorway #norway #odda #bikepackingnorway
RECAP 2021
RESULTS 2021 (coming soon)
RESULTS 2019
SOLO
Samuel Thompson, United Kingdom // 10D // 0H // 7M
Stijn Planckaert, Belgium // 12D // 17H // 28M
Viggo Vea, Norway // 13D // 3H // 7M
Adrien Cartier, France // 13D // 17H // 58M
Mindaugas Kasieta, Lithuania // 14D // 2H // 30M
Arne Fredlund, Norway // 14D // 7H // 25M
Paul Albaek, Denmark // dnf
Peter Wöhler, Germany // dnf
PAIR
Anja Marwitz, Germany // 14D // 23H // 31M
Christian Buddecke, Germany // 14D // 23H // 31M
Dimitrios Mavropoulos, Greece // dnf
Evangelos Axiotis, Greece // dnf
