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Oslo:
- Paahjul: https://paahjuloslo.bestille.no
- Ivars Sykkelsjappe: https://www.ivarssykkelsjappe.no/
- Glåmdals Sykkel & Verksted: https://www.facebook.com/GlaamdalSykkelVerksted
- BikeFixx Røa: https://bikefixx.no/
- Bikebrothers: https://bikebrothers.no/kontakt/
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https://cyclenorway.com/en/routes/oslo-stavanger-2/oslo-stavanger/
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You may bring bicycles aboard. On departures with seat reservation you need to book an add-on for your bike.
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1. Is it normal to not be able to reserve bike spots (especially on a line where VY says it is mandatory)? It appears possible to reserve a spot departing from Trondheim on these same trips. Oslo to Dombås, you can reserve a bike spot – contact customer service if you have an issue.
2. Are these Aug 18 trains are likely to have space for bikes without a reservation? – Can not answer that question. The rule is you have to fight to get your bike on when it’s busy. Don’t be polite.
3. Are these Aug 18 trains are likely to be replaced by buses (that won’t accept bikes)? Can not answer that question.
4. Are there alternative transport options for this route that would transport the bikes as well? Hiring a car or riding the 110km route.
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Ferry from Ålesund. It’s a nicer way to go.
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It’s either the very unpleasant E6 or the Coastal EV17 route (Eurovelo 1). If you are after an alternative, Sweden is your best option.
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Correction, I see from Vinstra you’re doing the gudbrandsdalen route 7 to Lillehammer. Better to take the mountain road Peer Gynt vegan that runs on the west side before Vinstra.
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No it looks great. Always nice to cycle out of the city and feel that achievement as you reach the remote areas. Lillehammer is the perfect place to finish with easy train access running every hour to Oslo.
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The full story page on that route goes into detail about the alternative route option: https://cyclenorway.com/en/routes/national-cycle-routes/route-7/the-pilgrim-route/
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Yes 🙂
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Not 100% what you mean. It’s all done manually, and the Oslo-Stavanger routes are both complete with POI’s: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/51035345?privacy_code=GxrdMdhKg6atOK52Xz1PSYPKVZPQvduN
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Komoot is more user-friendly but does leave you ‘Komooted’ a times, taking you on non-cycling routes or trying to push you onto a terrible farm road for 500m when the main road is just fine. There’s also no quality control, so anyone can upload sections that may not be advisable. RidewithGPS, while less intuitive, offers more accurate route planning and includes essential POIs that help riders anticipate challenges. From a tourism and website standpoint, RWGPS is the better choice for my needs.
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Thanks Ken, It’s remarkable that they prioritise people with large suitcases over cyclists. There should be a designated train compartment for bikes, especially since Trollstigen, Norway’s most famous cycling road, is next door. You would have thought they might have considered this.