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A-Z with answers to frequently asked questions. Please contact us about how we can improve the information, or if you are wondering something. You reach us via email info@norwaybybike.com or telephone +46 (0)8-640 96 56.

Luggage transport

When booking a bicycle tour that includes overnight stays there is often the opportunity to have your luggage transported between different overnight places. Read more on each bicycle tour or contact us if you have any special requirements or requests.

Bicycle Friendly Accommodation

For those who are out cycling, it makes it easier to stay overnight in a bicycle-friendly accommodation. Our bike-friendly accommodations are bed and breakfasts, hostels, guest houses and hotels that are well prepared to receive guests arriving by bicycle. The accommodations are located close to cycle routes and interesting destinations, and they each offer these special services for you as a cyclist:

Bicycle Tours

There are many benefits to booking a ready-made bicycle tours that includes overnight stay, good food and suggested tours. At Norway by Bike you will find a large selection of nice bicycle tours. When you book your bicycle tour via us, you can be sure that you as a customer is guaranteed the lowest price.

We have divided the bicycle tours into different categories. You can clearly see what is included in the basic price, but also have the opportunity to make different options. Maybe you want to rent a bike (if it is not included) or stay an extra night? After you have sent a booking request you will receive a response within 24 hours to your request and can then choose to confirm your booking.

Here you will find all our bicycle packages.

Distance

Many people feel it is a long way to cycle several miles, but with a bicycle you will get quite far in one day without having to be particularly well-trained. With an electric bicycle it becomes even easier because you get some extra help on the slopes. Of course, it is good if you have a certain basic fitness, but for most people it is quite easy to cycle between 30-60 km per day. If you cycle at a relaxed, leisurely pace, you can expect a distance of 15 km to take about one hour.

Gpx files

As a support for navigating and finding the right you can sometimes access a GPX file. Simply put, one can say that a GPX file contains digital map information. You must have an application that allows you to read it on your mobile phone. There are several different, we can tell about the free version of a simple app called BikeGPX. It is easy to use, and even one of the above users will figure out quite quickly how to do it. Once you have the app and have downloaded the GPX file to your mobile, you will receive a map that you can make more clear or go into details. 

Pets

For those of you who want to bring the family’s best friend on a cycling holiday, we have developed a special category of cycling packages called Pet Friendly. This means that there is access to special rooms for you who want to bring the dog. It is important to say that you want to take the dog with you when booking, and you usually pay a small surcharge. Here you will find bicycle package for Animal Lovers.

Rent a Bicycle

It is always possible to rent a bike when you book a bike package via Norway by Bike. Sometimes there is also access to children’s bikes, electric bikes and bike carts. The price and range of bicycles vary, and you get all the information about this from the tour operator in connection with your booking.

Clothes

The choice of clothes, of course, depends on what season you spend on your bike ride and how long you plan to be away. An approved bicycle helmet (preferably called Mips helmet), a windproof jacket and a pair of padded bicycle pants are a good foundation regardless. It is also wise to bring a nice sweater as a change when you stop by and take a break.

For autumn and winter cycling it is nice with a thin windproof cap under the helmet, galongalos / shoe covers that keep wet and cool away and a pair of warm gloves. During the darker seasons of the year, it is also important to have good reflections so that you are properly visible. 

Packing

When you go on a cycling holiday, you need to think through your packing and plan what to bring with you on the trip. Clothes for different types of weather, some changes and depending on the season and the duration of the tour. Depending on whether you choose to stay in a tent or at a comfortable hotel, bed & breakfast or hostel, you need to bring different things with you.

Avoid cycling around with a heavy backpack, pack it as lightly as you can. It is also important to distribute the gasket evenly in the front / back and on the left / right side, it will be easier.

Puncture

Getting puncture is not fun, but it is not very difficult to fix yourself. You should bring some simple things with you on the bike ride.

Rainy Weather

It is not fun with torrential rain, but even if the weather is a bit varied, your cycling holiday will be a great experience depending on how you plan your trip and how you choose to spend the night. After a day of cycling in light drizzle, you really enjoy a good dinner in the company of good friends in front of the fireplace of a cozy bed & breakfast, or end the evening in a wood-fired sauna or hot tub under a beautiful starry sky. Then you sleep well, preferably in a bed with smooth, freshly mangled sheets.