Reconnect with your love for the bike and exploration
The vast, rugged landscapes of Norway offer some of the most magical experiences for exploration by bicycle. Crest incredible climbs and descend into fjords. Find out what makes this country so special with this brand new itinerary. A 4-day RCC edition of this ride will also be available, and this itinerary is available as a Bespoke departure for your group of friends in early August.
Reconnect with your love for the bike and exploration. Raids are designed for independent riders with a thirst for going off the beaten track, and exploring lesser-known but nonetheless spectacular destinations and roads. You’ll still have access to a Rapha guide, full mechanical and logistical support, but the emphasis is on self-sufficiency, creating an adventure through wild and unspoilt landscapes. Each night we’ll greet you with hearty food and charming, rustic accommodation, to prepare you for another day’s exploring. It is cycling taken back to the essentials: a bike, a fantastic route to ride, and the self-imposed challenges that brings.
Because of the emphasis on challenging terrain and self-sufficiency, Raids suit the more confident, athletic rider, or groups of friends who may already have done a multi-day trip and want to challenge themselves further.
Double occupancy as standard
Flights, bike hire and travel insurance are not included
| Day | Distance | Climbing |
|---|---|---|
| Arrival Day Flights to Oslo and self-transfer to Molde | ||
| Day 1 Molde - Norddal | ||
| Day 2 Norddal - Lom | ||
| Day 3 Lom - Beitostølen | ||
| Day 4 Beitostølen - Bjørneparken Flå | ||
| Day 5 Bjørneparken Flå - Oslo |
This nights accommodation are included in your itinerary. For the more adventurous a train from Oslo to Andalsnes could begin your Norwegian experience.
The adventure begins today from Molde with incredible roads, fjords and the climb of Trollstigen. Enjoy the switchbacks before you reach the visitor centre at the summit. Our day finishes with a short ferry journey into Norddal and our guest house - Petrines Gjestgiveri
A group of RCC riders headed to Norway in the summer of 2016 - read more about the experience - http://pages.rapha.cc/feature/aandalsnes-to-oslo
Today we cross the highlands of Norway and the Jotunheimen national park. Plenty of gravel roads today - 28c tyres at the ready!
The adventure continues across mountains as we make our way south
The final day of riding takes us to Oslo, certainly off the beaten track! We'll take the old King's Road before arriving at Sørensen Sykler, a great bike shop in Oslo, where you'll be able to shower and pack your bicycle. Rapha Travel can provide Oslo hotel recommendations but tonights accommodation is not included in your itinerary.
Hotels were all fantastic, great variety of places, all of which were comfortable.
— Raid Utah, 2016
Yes – family members, colleagues or friends usually find that embarking on a group adventure makes it even more fun and rewarding. However, trip places are limited and allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. Raids provide a true opportunity to ride together and build a camaraderie richly rewarded.
When you’re riding you’ll always have at least one ride guide on the road with the group. Raids are more self-sufficient than a Randonnee, so while a mechanic will be available they won't be tracing the route or offering on-road support during the day. Your guides will be able to help you out with ride food and drink, as well as local knowledge, first aid, a morale-boosting chat and – if necessary – a hand to push you up the hill if you’ve run out of energy.