Member Matthew Norway
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I think you need a Norwegian mobile number to set up a Finn.no account. You could try Tromsø outdoors (rental place) and ask if they are interested or know anyone who is. With the amount of tourists in Tromsø I’m sure some business would want them.
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Bodø to Brønnøysund is reasonably flat and easy to cycle, but this is about 450km.
Alesund to Kristiansund is also reasonably flat and is within your kilometre requirements
Tromsø – Senja – Another great option
Stavanger – Bergen – Flat but a bit boring, and with many ferries
Oslo – Moss – Larvik – Flat and pleasant safe roads
Oslo – Horten – Strømstad – Sandefjord – Flat and good route into Sweden before returning by boat.
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This reply was modified 8 months ago by Matthew Norway.
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Best one I’ve ever owned
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Yes, I believe that is your best option. If you need to get back to Oslo, you’ll need to head to Lom, then Otta. The other option is to continue to Flåm, which is too far away. I can’t think of any other options with the restricted time frame you have. Sognefjellethytta to Otta is a comfortable journey, allowing you to take the last train home to Oslo.
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Options I can think of:
1) Join Warmshowers and contact people in Oslo and see if any have space for two bikes
2) Stick two bikes in the Bikely Box in Oslo. Not sure of the cost for a long period of time: https://www.bikely.no/product/pod
3 Use the bike hotel at the central station: https://www.oslo.kommune.no/gate-transport-og-parkering/sykkel/sykkelhotell/
4) Contact bike shops in Oslo and see if any will hold your bikes for a small fee (doubtful but worth an email).
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Rouleurs of Oslo: Offers high-end gravel and road bikes for rent. – Website: rouleuroslo.no
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Oslo Bike Rental: Provides gravel bike rentals, primarily for groups or longer durations – Website: oslobikerental.no
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This reply was modified 8 months, 2 weeks ago by Matthew Norway.
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This reply was modified 8 months, 2 weeks ago by Matthew Norway.
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This reply was modified 8 months, 2 weeks ago by Matthew Norway.
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Just give your boxes to staff. They will save them for people flying out of Tromsø. There is a big demand for them.
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There is no right or wrong direction both ways are amazing, but from Lom is considerably easier. Just cycle it early in the morning or late in the evening if you want limited traffic. It’s safe to cycle even with traffic.
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It’s something I can’t do if I want to hit a ride hard and enjoy it. I already have a large drone which takes a beating in the framebag. I think a hip bag (not nice to wear when cycling) or a small rucksack are you’re best options for expensive large cameras. Putting it in the handlebar bag will require good packing down every time to prevent damage.
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Snow in the mountains is at unprecedentedly low levels this year. Jotunheimvegen opened on the 29th May last year (3 weeks earlier than planned) and I expect the same this year. I think you will find your dates will offer many opportunities in that area (Please report back to us on your findings). Nevertheless, Tusenmeteren will not be open in late May maybe late June if lucky.
When it comes to routes, check out the Mjølkevegen Full storey page, as it offers many alternative routes in Golfjellet which might be worth considering: https://cyclenorway.com/en/routes/mjolkevegen_route/mjolkevegen/
Webcam here and on YR weather App https://www.vegvesen.no/en/traffic-information/traffic-information/webkamera/#/
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I have cycled the road twice before. From Geilo to Haugastøl it’s not pleasant if busy. You will hold up traffic in places and feel stressed. You can take the train and skip this section. But I did it in early August at around 3pm. Choose the right time in June and it will probably be fine. After Haugastøl, it’s a climb up and then a remote plateau followed by a long descent. I didn’t find it too bad. Road is wide enough and because it’s part of a National Scenic Route, traffic isn’t going fast and tolerant of cyclists. Overall I think you’ll find it less stressful than the main roads in Sweden and Baltic states. But expect it to be extremly windy and cold over hardangervidda on the wrong day. Lastly, use the POI’s on the map to see important issues regarding tunnels on that road.
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Hi, Information on shipping a bike to Norway can be found here: https://cyclenorway.com/en/bike-box-travel/
Bike rental info can be found here (Note: gravel e-bikes are very seldom available): https://cyclenorway.com/en/bike-rental-repairs/
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A million people ask the same question every year. Sourcing a bike box requires logistical planning, and I explain everything in detail with every option possible on my site. But the simple answer is to visit the sports shops in Oslo and ask. You will need to contact Oslo Airport directly to find out what they have. It’s a high-risk game, hoping the airport will have a box on the day of travel.
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This reply was modified 8 months, 4 weeks ago by Matthew Norway.
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That’s not something I can answer directly—you’ll need to contact Oslo Gardermoen Airport to see what options they can provide for your situation.
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Hi, they should be working now.