ABOUT
Around Norway is an unsupported bike packing event.
Distance of Around Norway is close to 3100km.
Elevation gain is close to 38000m.
Next edition starts on August 01st, 2026.
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.
Classic Highlights ROUTE
The Route is around 3100 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 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)
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
adventure ROUTE
The Route is around 1000 kilometers and has a elevation gain of around 13000meters.
The route has 25% gravel sections and therefor a gravel bike is needed.
Start and Finish will be in Oslo. The Route will be ridden clockwise.
Route Option: Finish:
Route option to the finish is an around 20 kilometer “shortcut“ with less traffic.
The “Option Route Finish“ includes a 25 kilometer gravel section.
No Ferries On Route
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
REGISTRATION 2026
When and How much is the Registration?
Registration opens August 1st, 2025!
Early Bird Registration!
Fee for Early Bird Registration Solo and Pair category is 235 Euro.
Early Bird Registration closes February 01st, 2026
For the pair category both riders have to register and pay. Please tell us your riding partner.
Late Registration if not sold out!
Fee for Late Registration Solo and Pair category is 275 Euro.
Late Registration closes April 15th, 2026
For the pair category both riders have to register and pay. Please tell us your riding partner.
What you get for the fee:
Tracking device for the duration of the event!
Official event cap
Pictures we take during the event (can`t guarantee we have yours but we will try)
Publishing individual times on our website.
Refund policy:
135,- Euro refund until February 1st, 2026
After February 1st, 2026 no refund!
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RiderS 2026
FOLLOW
Click on the Legends tracking logo to get to the tracking site.
STRAVA CLUB
RECAP 2021
RESULTS 2024
Classic Route Solo | |
Michael Wykes | 8d 10h 8m |
Kai Magne Barstad | 9d 7h 13m |
Gerhard Emhofer | 11d 8h 40m |
Michael Grobe | 12d 15h 14m |
Erik Arentz-Hansen | 16d 21h 19m |
Thomas Andresen | dnf |
Patrick Bruns | dnf |
Eliza Gannon | dnf |
Keno Pieper | dnf |
Eric Delon | dnf |
Philipp Bujotzek | dnf |
Classic Route Pair | |
Ralp Schwörer – Manuela Verini | 13d 22h 43m |
Adventure Route Solo | |
Joram van der Velden | 4d 9h 16m |
Adventure Route Pair | |
Jonah Jones – Jo Stanton | dnf |
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
