Why not think about experiencing the Nordic mountain biking trails if you’re planning a summer vacation? Just a couple of hours away from Oslo, you can find some of the most breathtaking trails in the world, from well-known bike parks to secret woodlands. With so many alternatives, we had to ask our Mountain Biking Ambassadors, Joline Johansson, Ole Richard Stokke, and William Gibson, for their top picks for the mountain bikers’ must-see locations.

In my daily job as a researcher, I study how technological advancements spur changes in the structures, skills, and practices within industrial firms, as well as how humans and organizations can effectively adapt to make use of new technologies.

Before we get into the Abajo Enduro, we have to point out some of the crazy coincidences regarding the words and names associated with the event and the surrounding area. You wouldn’t believe it.

Exploring the mountains by bike is a wonderful experience. It’s just you, your bike, the sky and massive mountains surrounding you. On two wheels, you can travel far in a short time. Being far away from help requires skills and preparation for self-help. In this article I will share my best tips on how to stay safe on a remote trail.

Frankie grew up surrounded by sport. From international fencing, sponsored skier and competitive surfer, to lover of mountain bikes, races and big adventures. She has travelled the world with her passion in outdoor sports and sporting endeavours. Sadly, last winter she discovered she has a rare heart condition and was very lucky to survive a cardiac arrest. Unfortunately, this has meant her sporting focus and all she once knew has had to change.

Any culture manifests itself in coherence in a set of collective views, interests, and rituals. The mountain biking industry is in part defined by its culture – the ideas, customs, and social behavior of a particular group of people devoted to two-wheeled, human-powered, off-road machines.

“Your spine looks like a 65-year old’s. Your discs are degenerating one by one, two of them are already really bad. It is never going to heal.”

The tools we use for mountain biking are often repurposed into our other human powered passions. This particular trip to the Pyrennes, the natural border for France and Spain, was the perfect opportunity to test the Norrøna fjørå and skibotn lines and see how they transitioned between biking and skiing as we traversed the country.