ABOUT
Around Norway is an unsupported bike packing event!
The event Starts in Oslo on July 31th 2021 at 2pm.
Finish of the event is also in Oslo!
Latest official finish is on 15th of August at 6pm!
Distance of the Around Norway is close to 3250km.
Elevation gain is close to 38000m!
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.
Sign up location will be the Peloton bar/cafe.
HIGHLIGHTS OF THE ROUTE
Gaupne – Lom
Trollstigen
Atlantic Coast Road
Lysebotn
REGISTration 2021
When and How much is the Registration?
Early Bird Registration!
Early Bird Registration opens November, 1st 2020 and closes December, 30th 2020
Fee for Early Bird Registration Solo and Pair category is 230 Euro.
For the pair category both riders have to register and pay. Please tell us your riding partner.
Late Registration!
Late Registration opens January, 1st 2021 and closes May, 1st 2021
Fee for Late Registration Solo and Pair category is 260 Euro.
For the pair category both riders have to register and pay. Please tell us your riding partner.
What you get for the fee:
The Route in form of a gpx file
Tracking site
Tracker for the duration of the event
Official event cap
Optional Bag drop during the event!
Pictures we make during the event (can`t guarantee we have yours but we will try)
Welcome at the finish!
Publishing individual times on our website!
Refund policy:
100,- Euro refund until March, 1st 2021
After March 1st 2021 no refund!
If you already have an Adventure Bike Racing Account go directly to the EVENT SIGN UP in the top menu!
You need to LOGIN first!
Riders 2021
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SOCIAL MEDIA FEED
The endurance part of the race completed at Heathrow airport where there were as many interpretations of covid travel rules as there were check in staff. 20 hours later, we’re off to Finland and hopefully in Norway a week later for #bikepackingaroundnorway
After six months and over 6700km of training under veloqi_cc, can’t wait to spend a couple of weeks on this beauty that received last minute emergency services by instarandonneur. Now all I have to do is to keep these amazing wheels by stayercycles turning. And quickly write up my thesis.
#longdistancecycling #endurancecycling #ultracycling #velocioapparel
Went to play in the ice for a bit, but it's time to get back on the bike! Less than 4 weeks left to be ready for adventurebikeracing #BikepackingAroundNorway! Since my test ride on the route last year I've learned a lesson or two and adjusted my strategy to optimise sleep and riding times while dealing with adverse weather. But maybe I've collected enough bad weather karma now? Or have I ridden in so much bad weather by now that I could use it to my advantage?!
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📸 zanderam
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#worldbybike #outsideisfree #fromwhereiride #roadslikethese #whyiride #ridemore #foreverbuttphotos #womencycling #jentersomsykler #landevei #bikepacking #vegtur #everywhereisbikingdistance #sigrfriends #aroundnorway
Wow, I did not actually expect that I had enough pictures from this drowned-in-the-rain adventure to make choosing a set of ten difficult. After 1,600 km and 20,600 m elevation over 6.5 days I called it quits on this journey - the rain and yellow-storm-warning-grade headwinds in the south had already started making me ill, and much more rain was forecast for the coming mountains over the next 1,000 km. The headwind got slower eventually, but never turned. Between that and waking up more and more ill every day I just wasn't having a good time anymore. Looking at the numbers now though I am happy with what I achieved in these conditions and discovering that I am stronger on the bike than ever before. The next challenge is already in its final planning stages.
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Thank you all for your support and kind words during this journey and its challenges!
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#nowaynorway #bikepackingaroundnorway #aroundnorway #bikepacking #worldbybike #outsideisfree #fromwhereiride #roadslikethese #womencycling #ladieseditioncc #ladieseditionraceteam #mycanyon #roadbike
28 hours before I head off, it's time for a #kitgrid! These are all the things I'll need to survive approximately 12 days on the road while I'm #bikepackingaroundnorway.
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#nowaynorway #bikepackingaroundnorway #aroundnorway #bikepacking #worldbybike #outsideisfree #fromwhereiride #roadslikethese #womencycling #ladieseditioncc #ladieseditionraceteam #mycanyon #roadbike
When I picked the mighty Sognefjord as my destination for the apidura #parallels24 challenge I knew I was headed towards stunning landscapes, but I had no idea that it would be like that almost all the way. This weekend I'm heading of for an ultracycling challenge almost 10 times the distance I covered here, visiting most of the iconic climbs and roads to ride on in Norway. Accompanied by a healthy amount of fear, the excitement is growing on a daily basis.
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#nowaynorway #bikepackingaroundnorway #aroundnorway #bikepacking #worldbybike #outsideisfree #fromwhereiride #roadslikethese #womencycling #ladieseditioncc #ladieseditionraceteam #mycanyon #roadbike
Just met my athlete dulce_in_1000_words face to face for the first time 😁 to hand over a dynamo wheelset kindly provided by stayercycles 💜 before she flies out for the adventurebikeracing #bikepackingaroundnorway event
Wishing Dulce lots of luck!!
I'll share a #dotwatching link soon!
#womenscycling #lovecycling #womenofcolourcycling #representationmatters #ultradistancecycling
Around Norway is a self-supported bikepacking event!
More info here:
https://adventurebikeracing.com/aroundnorway.html
Connect to the facebook group:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/694553574233811/ #bikepackingaroundnorway
Norway’s 🇳🇴 most southern point. #BikepackingNorway #MatthewNorway #Faracycling #visitnorway #bikepackingaroundnorway
Anja and Christian in good spirits during Around Norway 2019 ❤️ #bikepackingaroundnorway
First finisher around Norway Samuel Thompson! Amazing effort!
#bikepackingaroundnorway #adventurebikeracing
Arne Fredlund during AroundNorway on his way down to Lysebotn!
#bikepackingaroundnorway #adventurebikeracing
Always take your time to make some pics!
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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
