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
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
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
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
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Shining bright 🤩
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Norway’s 🇳🇴 most southern point. #BikepackingNorway #MatthewNorway #Faracycling #visitnorway #bikepackingaroundnorway
First finisher of Around Norway 2021 is Will Vousden! He just finished his ride tired but happy here at the Opera in Oslo. It took him just 9 days 8 hours and 43 minutes for the 3400kilometers. An amazing effort! Congratulations Will😊
#bikepackingaroundnorway #adventurebikeracing
The test ride yesterday went great 😀 A round trip from Trondheim to Røros and back to Trondheim again. It ended up being 357 km and took me 18,5 hours. My longest ride, so far, with a bikepacking setup 🤗 I had a later start than I planned, so I was not home until 1 am.
It was cloudy all day long, but I did not encounter rain until the last 100 km of the ride, but then it was really pouring down 🌧️🌧️ Being wet, cold and tired is never fun, but it is a useful experience since I more likely than not will encounter similar riding conditions (and probably worse) during the race 😅
I made some valuable lessons. For example I need to be more efficient with my time. I spent 18,5 hours on the trip, but "only" 16 hours of this time was actually spent on the bike.
I had no soreness or aching joints when I woke up, so I guess this means my body approve of such abuse. Only two short weeks until I travel to Oslo for the race, really looking forward to it 😁
#bikepackingaroundnorway
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
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
Last big test ride before AroundNorway. Riding from Trondheim to Røros and back, aiming for 300+ km.
The forecast is not the greatest. It will be wet and windy today, but a great way to prepare for the race 🤗💪
The bicycle is mostly set up the way I will be riding it during the race, but the bike is a steel frame so it is heavy. I would like a new bike before the race, but I might not have the time to arrange that. Total setup of bike plus gear weighs in at 18 kg.
#bikepackingaroundnorway
Shelter at grunnfør beach. #bikepacking #bikepackingaroundnorway #bikelife #cyclinglife #coloursoftravelling #evocsports #architecture #architecturephotography #shelterdog
Happy finishers here at the Opera house in Oslo. Congratulations to Bjørn, Viggo and Erik!
#bikepackingaroundnorway
Beaches #lofoten #lofotenislands #norway #bikepackingaroundnorway #bikepacking #naturephotography #photography
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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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
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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Around Norway just started in Oslo. Ride safe and enjoy 😊
Follow the riders here:
https://ban2021.legendstracking.com/
#bikepackingaroundnorway
Around Norway riders over Gaustatoppen. Beautiful rainbow after heavy rain.
Follow the riders here:
https://ban2021.legendstracking.com/
#bikepackingaroundnorway
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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For en sykkel 😍
#gravel #allroadbike #bikepackingaroundnorway #mittnorge #whywebike
Dreaming of that big blue sky at #lofoten #bikepackingaroundnorway #bikepacking #bikewander #gravelbike #adventure #outdooradventures #landscapephotography #photography #biketravel #bikelove #naturephotography #nature #bikepackingcom
Sunset 😍
#skånevik #westcoast #norway #bikepackingaroundnorway #bikelife #gravelbike #roadbike #sunset #sunsetlovers #sunsetphotography
#oslove
#frisbeegolf #sunsetlovers #pinksky #oslo #mittnorge #bikepackingaroundnorway
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
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
The race is not going so well now. But still riding in some of Norways nicest places. #adventurebikeracing #bikepackingaroundnorway #trollstigen
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
