Member Matthew Norway
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Great to hear! Plenty more short routes coming this winter.
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Gardermoen – Highly unlikely, you will have to turn up and see what is available (a risky option if short on time).
Lillehammer: Google sports shops in Lillehammer. Ring or email them. It should be reasonably easy to pick one up.
Full information about Bike boxes here: https://cyclenorway.com/en/bike-box-travel/
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Eksingedalen Loop – no traffic, beautiful valley. Bergen to Voss is on traffic roads
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It will be light at 09:10 in Lysebotn. Take option 2
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When you download a GPX file, it only contains the route line. The POIs are visible when viewing the route on Ride with GPS or by pinning the route to your own account, but they remain the property of Cycle Norway. Pinning simply “borrows” the route — it does not transfer ownership.
The reason is simple: POIs take a huge amount of time and research to create. If they were downloadable, individuals, companies, or organizations could take my work and use it on their own websites, social media, or even for commercial purposes. That would make it impossible for me to run Cycle Norway as a business.
The POIs are part of the value of your membership, and keeping them tied to the platform is how I protect the work that goes into them.
Best regards,
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There’s an app called Bikely with bike lockers all over Trondheim. The first four hours are free, then it’s 10 kr per hour. I’ve used them plenty of times. That said, my advice would be to book a hotel and keep your bikes in the room. I’ve never had an issue doing this. If reception says no, insist they provide a safe and secure alternative. Don’t accept the first “no” — once they see you’re serious, they usually back down and let you take the bikes upstairs. https://www.safebikely.com/
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I’ve spent years cycling and studying every corner of Norway, learning how to access and navigate its complex road system. Most tourist sites only give you the basics about Rallarvegen. The questions you’re asking come up every year. That’s why the Full Story pages cover every route in detail, showing you all the options, how different routes connect to Rallarvegen, and the essential information you need before setting off. The premium version gives you every bit of knowledge i have – worth it if you want to maximize your cycling experience.
Here is the timetable: https://www.norled.no/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/572854be-e680-4dda-9d16-e5f0382f6456.pdf?_gl=1*gia2ll*_gcl_au*ODU5MDMyNDUwLjE3NTU0MjAyNjQ.
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Two very long tunnels on this route. Not a ride for the timid: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/42506667
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https://amfi.no/amfi-voss/butikker/sport-1/
https://sportoutlet.no/butikker/106?srsltid=AfmBOookWxsazp6lc5mWVIxqqNmKVX8jQ9qEgs4MNlcVzVXPH35pmnuK
These will have what you’re after, Regular supermarkets for the rest. The large shopping mall in Voss is good for finding everything in one place.
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Sport 1 består av over 200 ekte sportsbutikker. Felles for alle våre butikker er stor lidenskap og sterk kjærlighet til sportsfaget. Velkommen til oss!
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Honongsvåg – Tromsø (24 hours boat). Tromsø – Bodø by Bus (change in Narvik). Bodø – Oslo by Train (18 hours). You’re probably talking over 350 euros minimum. About 3 days of travel. Fly from Alta or Tromsø is alot easier. Pick up card board box at intersport or XXL.
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VY 146 isn’t one of the lines that officially allows bike bookings, you won’t be able to reserve a spot for it. Bringing it unannounced is at the driver’s discretion, and on long routes that usually means “no” if space is tight. Your best option is to box or bag the bike so it counts as regular luggage (paying a small extra fee if required) and store it in the luggage compartment. Alternatively, you could ask to have the rental shop ship it ahead using a courier, or book a taxi from the nearest train hub like Otta. All very expensive. Cycling from Otta is your best option, or renting a car if you have extra luggage. Use entur.no for all public transport options in Norway that will provide local buses that allow bikes on board.
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Contact local bike shops
There are a few shops in Kirkenes that sell or repair bikes, and they likely have spare boxes or can help:
Sport 1 Kirkenes in Handelsparken has a good selection of bikes and a workshop. They’re your best bet to get cardboard bike boxes or advice on where to find them.
Sportshjørnet AS and Sport Outlet Kirkenes also deal with bikes and may have boxes available.
Call or email and explain your situation.
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This reply was modified 11 months, 2 weeks ago by Matthew Norway.
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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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Hi Jonathan, Happy to read your article and publish on CN – The best way is to send me a draft (Word format is fine), with photos either included or clearly marked – for example: “Insert image 2356.jpg after this sentence.” Please also upload the images to Dropbox, Google Drive, or similar so I can download and resize them for the website.
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Hi all,
I want to address some of the feedback I’ve received recently about the usability of the site, particularly regarding the maps and route layout.
First, I genuinely welcome constructive feedback. If there’s something specific you feel is missing or confusing about the current route/map setup, let me know. I’m always working to improve things, and there’s a lot planned for the winter ahead.
That said, displaying every single route on one map simply doesn’t work; it becomes a mess. That’s why I’ve divided Norway into regions (North, South, East, etc.), and created two dedicated pages for the National Cycle Routes and EuroVelo 1. Each has its own map for better clarity.
On the full story pages (for premium members), you’ll find the main route, plus options for detours, add-ons, and alternatives. There’s a huge variety of routes across the country, and making that information clear and usable takes serious time.
The site is about 40% complete, despite two years of work. It’ll take at least two more to reach the level I’m aiming for—where cyclists can easily plan tours across the country with confidence. That level of detail isn’t free or easy to produce.
This site has been funded entirely from my own savings. It’s not perfect, but compared to what the government offers for cycle tourism, it’s miles ahead in both practicality and inspiration. I’ve cycled over 40,000 km in Norway and built this site route by route, story by story, based on real experience—not theory, not guesswork.
Right now, I’m limited by the cost of development. In an ideal world, I’d have €50,000 to custom-build the site exactly as needed. Instead, I rely on third-party plugins and tools, which can be clunky or limiting. But I do what I can.
Thanks to the recent wave of premium signups, I now have some funds to invest in upgrades over the winter. Until then, my focus is on filming during the last part of summer. Expect several new films this winter designed to inspire more people to explore Norway by bike.
If I had a full team, this site would be constantly evolving. But it’s just me handling video production, web development, backend systems, customer support, legal/tax obligations, and everything else that comes with running a business like this.
I appreciate your support and patience. This is a long-term project, and it’s getting stronger every year.
– Matthew,
Cycle Norway