ABOUT
2021 was for now the last Around Norway event!
Around Norway is an unsupported bike packing event.
The event Starts and finishes in Oslo .
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.
HIGHLIGHTS OF THE ROUTE
Gaupne – Lom
Trollstigen
Atlantic Coast Road
Lysebotn
COMMUNITY
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
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
Riding to Oslo for the start of #bikepackingaroundnorway. Race starts 31/7 in Oslo.
#landevei #cyclofix
The race is not going so well now. But still riding in some of Norways nicest places. #adventurebikeracing #bikepackingaroundnorway #trollstigen
Part 2 of the #bikepackingaroundnorway prologe. Lots of rain and headwind to develop mental strength. Now resting for 3 days. #adventurebikeracing
Finally a new video on my YT channel today at 14:00. The trailer for the epic #Norwayinaday will be uploaded later this week. In the meantime, I had the pleasure of meeting some of the best endurance riders in Europe last weekend. Currently they’re on a 3250km race around Norway! If you want to know more watch my video today. The participants are extraordinary people 💪💨🚴🏻♂️💨 🇳🇴💪
📸smamaj
#bikepackingaroundnorway #matthewnorway #bikepackingnorway #endurancerace #norway #bikepacking #cyclenorway
There is something magical about cycling through the mountains and the next day dipping your toes in the sea. #BikepackingNorway #MatthewNorway #bikepackinglife #bikepackingaroundnorway #Bikepacking #Faracycling #VisitNorway #bikepackingadventures
Norway’s 🇳🇴 most southern point. #BikepackingNorway #MatthewNorway #Faracycling #visitnorway #bikepackingaroundnorway
Packing for a bikepacking race. In this video I show you how I pack my bags for the bikepacking race #AroundNorway by adventurebikeracing. I go through my choice of bags and what to pack where, and show you which clothing I opt for. If you enjoy it don't forget to like it and leave your thoughts in the comments!
I use bikepacking bags by apidura, a Merino wool jersey by 7meshinc, and bibless shorts (I explain why in the video) by gorewear.
#nowaynorway #bikepackingaroundnorway #aroundnorway #bikepacking #audaxhotel #worldbybike #outsideisfree #fromwhereiride #ridemore #whyiride #roadslikethese #womencycling #jentersomsykler #sykkeljenterinorge #everywhereisbikingdistance #sigrfriends #mycanyon #roadbike
See you on the other side!
#nowaynorway #bikepackingaroundnorway #aroundnorway #bikepacking #audaxhotel #worldbybike #outsideisfree #fromwhereiride #ridemore #whyiride #roadslikethese #ultracycling #womencycling #jentersomsykler #sykkeljenterinorge #everywhereisbikingdistance #sigrfriends #mycanyon #roadbike
At least I got one photo on Gaustatoppen. I don't know why this one is just not meant to be for me. I was prepared and ready. I meticulously planned all my gear and milestones, riding times, handling weather (rain or blazing sun). And then my knee takes me out right during stage one. There aren't enough words for the disappointment and frustration I feel right now, but I must try and focus on getting back on my bike soon.
📸 adventurebikeracing
#nowaynorway #bikepackingaroundnorway #aroundnorway #bikepacking #audaxhotel #worldbybike #outsideisfree #fromwhereiride #ridemore #whyiride #roadslikethese #ultracycling #womencycling #jentersomsykler #sykkeljenterinorge #everywhereisbikingdistance #sigrfriends #mycanyon #roadbike
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
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
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
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
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 happened check out my latest video uploaded to YT (link in bio).
#Bikepackingaroundnorway #bikepackingnorway #adventurecycling #adventurebikerace #matthewnorway #visitnorway #cyclingnorway
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
A small taste of old roads in Sunndal. #bikepackingaroundnorway #adventurebikeracing #randonneurs #landevei
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
Inntrykk fra dagens fjellovergang. #bikepackingaroundnorway #adventurebikeracing #landevei
Impression from "Mjølkevegen" alternate route from #bikepackingaroundnorway by #adventurebikeracing .
The road to Lysebotn, wet and windy today but still worth the effort. #cyclingshots #cyclingphotos #bikepackingaroundnorway #bikepacking #apidura #cannondalesynapse #rapha_europe #fromwhereweride
Pretty tied and not looking the best but if you want to experience a country there is no better way! 🚴🏻♂️💨 🇳🇴
📏 928km
⏱ 41hrs (5.5 days)
⬆️ 11869m
🏔 1233m
🚲 F/AR
📌 0 (Tubeless Gravel King)
🥪 22
🥤26
🌲105,156,567
🐿 7
🐑 127
🦄 0
☄️1
#MatthewNorway #BikepackingNorway #VisitNorway #Faracycling #cyclingnorway #bikepackingaroundnorway
Dagens möte, Fredrika Ek och Mathias rullar på på färjan efter en övernattning i minusgrader! Rutin saknas inte 😄#bikepackingaroundnorway #bikepacking #ultralightbikepacking #fromwhereweride #outsideisfree
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 4 - Storefjell to Geilo. Only picture of the day since it was raining. Following national cycling route no. 4 through the woods off the main road. A nice ride. #nasjonalesykkelvei #gol #geilo #transferday #bikepacking #bikepackingaroundnorway #bikepackingnorway
Day 5 - the classic. Rallarveien from Geilo to Myrdal. Two tire issues on the way. One Valvecore that needed to be replaced and a puncture. The puncture literally occurred the second I put my bike in the bike stand at Vatnahalsen Hotel. I suspect there are more but the sealant took care of those. This one got fixed with a dynaplug. #rallarvegen #geilo #haugastøl #finse #myrdal #vatnahalsenhotell #bikepacking #bikepackingaroundnorway #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
