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Matthew Norway replied to the discussion Ferries in the forum Does anyone know? a week ago
Hirtshals → Bergen
The main ferry operator on this long north-Atlantic crossing is Fjord Line:
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It runs daily or near-daily sailings from Hirtshals (Denmark) to Bergen (Norway) in the summer.
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Crossing time: ~16–18 hours depending on schedule/season.
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You can take your camper van and book a cabin or deck seat.
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You might find cheaper deals booking…
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Rallarvegen, Norway's Iconic Cycling Route
Norway's most scenic cycling route along the Hardangervidda Plateau follows the Bergen Railway Line from Haugastøl through Finse, Hallingskeid, Myrdal, and down to Flåm.
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More riders from Australia and New Zealand are coming to Norway, and when you travel that far you usually stay a month or more. The problem is always the same: what to see, and what to leave out, knowing you may never return.
Guy and Judy from New South Wales struck that balance well. They rode both south and north, took in the classic roads,…
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“We woke up in Valldal to rain so heavy it drummed the cabin roof like war. There was no other way but through. The day would be a game of hide-and-seek, trying to catch a weather window and ride it to the next stop. The fog swallowed the mountains on our descent to the Eidsdal ferry – snow-capped peaks towering over the fjord. Rain hammered us…
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Rain so heavy it drummed the cabin roof like war - Cycle Norway
I do a lot of consultation calls throughout the year, helping cyclists plan their trips across Norway. After a while the conversations blur together, different routes, different faces, different ambitions, all coming through a screen. You rarely expect any of … Continue reading
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Matthew Norway replied to the discussion I can spend July in one city, what city do you park yourself for amazing gravel? in the forum Does anyone know? 3 weeks ago
Reply to I can spend July in one city, what city do you park yourself for amazing gravel?
Oslo is the only major city with endless gravel routes in all directions.
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A guy in India buys a bike with ‘Norway’ written on its frame. He sent me an email about how disappointed he is with the bike and wants a refund!
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Sure, cyclenorway should be held accountable for all bicycle-related issues in Norway 😆
Maybe he would enjoy his new bike more with inflated tires?
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Matthew Norway replied to the discussion Bike Box Storage in the forum Does anyone know? 6 weeks ago
Hotels are always your best option with large luggage facilities. If you’re in Oslo, Fara cycling has a lot of storage space and might take it off you for a set price. For every possible option, sign up to Cycle Norway’s premium membership and access this detailed page: https://cyclenorway.com/en/bike-box-travel/
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The World’s Richest Government cuts funding to Norway’s biggest road stage race. The result…The Tour of Norway has been cancelled for 2026. Is the government right to cut funding? Why did Jonas Gahr Støre, the Prime Minister, turn up to promote the Arctic Race of Norway this summer, only to cut cycling budgets a few months later? What does… Read more
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Helicopters vs Frame Bags: Norway’s Cycling Crossroads - Cycle Norway
I would imagine most people outside of this small but weathy nation have never heard of the Tour of Norway. It doesn’t have the history of the Tour de France or the spectacle of the Giro. It’s four days of … Continue reading
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Matthew Norway replied to the discussion Crossing the Deatnu Tana north of Tana Bru in the forum Does anyone know? 2 months ago
Reply to Crossing the Deatnu Tana north of Tana Bru
It’s an ice bridge that can only be crossed in winter. You have to cycle the main and only bridge further down.
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Yes, they are high-quality tents! Looks like a good deal to me! The weight is amazing.
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Matthew Norway replied to the discussion Best bang for buck trip – maxing out on scenery, minimising dull / trucker roads in the forum Does anyone know? 4 months ago
Reply to Best bang for buck trip - maxing out on scenery, minimising dull / trucker roads
Great to hear! Plenty more short routes coming this winter.
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