Gravel
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A Family Gravel Tradition – Exploring Germany’s Harz Mountains
Once a year, my dad, brother and I take time off to ride together somewhere new. It’s become a small family tradition. Just a few days of gravel riding, good food, and catching up. This time, we headed to the Harz Mountains in central Germany, a region once divided by the Iron Curtain and now…
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Midsommar in Dalsland – Cycling, Hiking & Unplugging at Nordic Refuge
We couldn’t be more excited to visit Dalsland again, especially to celebrate Midsommar in Dalsland. This time, with a focus on slow travel and reconnection during a stay at Nordic Refuge. And it didn’t disappoint. The elegant and comfortable bed & breakfast turned out to be the perfect basecamp for exploring the area by bike…
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Cycling Rallarvegen – Norway’s Most Scenic Gravel Route
When we first decided to cycle the Rallarvegen, we knew we were in for some stunning landscapes, but nothing could have prepared us for the sheer beauty of this iconic Norwegian gravel route. Starting from Haugastøl, we only made it to Finse on our first day, thanks to a very late start. The scenery was…
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A Father-Son Adventure – Bikepacking in Southern Sweden
This year, my dad and I embarked on our annual bikepacking trip, and we decided to explore the heart of Southern Sweden once again. Over four days, we cycled through the breathtaking regions of Österlen, Skåne, and Blekinge, immersing ourselves in the natural beauty of the Swedish countryside. Along the way, we enjoyed scenic roadside…
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Road and Gravel Cycling in Lysebotn – The Ultimate Adventure Guide
Lysebotn, tucked away at the end of Norway’s Lysefjord, combines challenging climbs, breathtaking fjord views and remote gravel roads. This guide covers the best rides and practical tips for exploring Lysebotn by bike.
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The Perfect Bikepacking Weekend in Oslo – Routes & Travel Tips
Oslo combines easy access to the gravel paradise of Nordmarka with a vibrant cafe and food scene. We chose to make the journey part of the adventure, traveling by ferry from Copenhagen for a perfect bikepacking weekend getaway.
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Girona’s Best Coffee Rides for Gravel Cycling – 5 Routes
Girona is a cycling hotspot for good reason, offering excellent gravel roads and a thriving café scene. On an annual cycling trip with my dad and brother, I set out to discover five of my favourite gravel routes around Girona, combining great riding with the best café con leches, espressos and cortados.
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Everyone’s right to roam – Bikepacking Sweden and the ‘Allemansrätten’
Sweden is an ideal bikepacking destination, combining dreamy gravel roads, stunning nature and the freedom of Allemansrätten, or Right of Public Access. This guide explores why Sweden’s forests, lakes and unique access rights make it such a great place for bikepacking.
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Oslo gravel cycling – Exploring Scandinavia’s gravel capital + routes
While Girona, Tuscany and Mallorca often dominate gravel cycling, Oslo offers a different kind of adventure. Norway’s capital is a gravel paradise with endless roads and tracks, a thriving cycling community and a vibrant coffee and food scene.
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The joy of credit card bikepacking – Bikepacking in Tuscany
After years of bike touring across continents, long expeditions and even ultra racing, we had one style of bikepacking left to try: credit card bikepacking. Packed with minimal gear, we set off on a 600-km loop through the rolling hills, vineyards and white roads of Tuscany.
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