Member Matthew Norway
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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 1 year, 1 month ago by Matthew Norway.
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This reply was modified 1 year, 1 month ago by Matthew Norway.
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This reply was modified 1 year, 1 month 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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Tromsø outdoors or XXL. You probably won’t be able to reserve one. It will be first come first serve policy. There are hundreds of cyclists flying into Tromsø airport in July and you’ll probably find the airport has left over ones in storage. Please report back to us on how easy it was to source a box.
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If you referring to the chargers on camper van bays then you’ll probably need that adapter. Is this how you charge when at a campsite? Most people camp without power and use the plugs in the kitchen or toilets to charge. Let me know how that works and if you see it as an advantage when travelling.
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1. If you don’t require a cabin and have no bikes, then usually you can just walk on and pay.
2. If you don’t require a cabin and have bikes, then you have to prebook your bikes onboard (at least 48 hours in advance), and that can only be done manually by calling them. It’s highly unlikely they don’t have space for bikes, but it might be worth phoning a week ahead to check what they recommend.
3. If you require a cabin. You should book at least a few weeks in advance. In peak season, some boats are fully booked months in advance for standard cabins. The longer you leave it, the more likely only expensive cabins are left, and these are crazy prices.
Please let us know how you get on and how easy it was to get your bikes booked onboard with short notice. I perosnally have never had an issue with my bike. But good to hear your experience, so I can pass this on to others who ask.
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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 1 year, 2 months 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.
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If it’s a rockfall from 2024, then it won’t be the tunnel. In that case, it should be easy enough to get around on your bike but I guess we need to see photos to know for sure. I never heard of any issues last year regarding this section.