Norway Tour
Norway - Lysebotn–Bryne (Vestecrittet) Challenge 2026
Ride Scandinavia's Most Iconic Challenge
Race Day
Sunday, August 17, 2025
Support Duration
August 14–18, 2025
Location
Rogaland, Norway
Distance
147 km | 2,200 m elevation gain
Official Event Site
lysebotn-bryne.no
The Experience
From sea-level fjords to alpine switchbacks, the Lysebotn–Bryne race is a one-of-a-kind journey through Norway's raw and magnificent landscapes. Starting with a ferry ride to Lysebotn, riders are thrown directly into a brutal 9 km climb averaging 10% gradient—ascending through 27 hairpins that rival the best of the Alps. The route then cuts inland over wild moorlands and coastal rollers before finishing in Bryne.
This is Scandinavia's answer to La Marmotte—an epic test of legs, lungs, and resolve. With PurpleVelo by your side, you're not just participating—you're conquering it with confidence, strategy, and full support.
PurpleVelo 5-Day Support Program
| Date | Agenda |
|---|---|
| Thu, Aug 14 | Arrival in Stavanger, airport pickup, hotel check-in, dinner, pre-event briefing |
| Fri, Aug 15 | Breakfast, bike setup, leg-spinner ride or optional climb recon, dinner |
| Sat, Aug 16 | Breakfast, visit event village, bib collection, shopping, expo, dinner |
| Sun, Aug 17 | Early breakfast, transfer to ferry, race day support, hotel transfer, celebration dinner |
| Mon, Aug 18 | Breakfast and airport transfers out |
What's Included
- 4 nights hotel accommodation (double occupancy standard)
- All airport & event transfers (Stavanger Airport)
- Bike transport to ferry start line
- Breakfast & dinner daily
- Support vehicle with nutrition handoffs during race
- Road captain on route
- Bike mechanic on-call
- Briefings, route review & recovery support
Optional Add-ons
- Private photographer package
- Recovery massage services
- Extra nights pre/post-event
- Mid-event kit laundry
Ideal For
- Intermediate to advanced cyclists who enjoy steep climbing and endurance routes
- Riders looking for epic achievement with zero stress
Key Climb: Lysebotn Climb
| Length | 9.2 km |
| Elevation Gain | 900 m |
| Average Gradient | 10% |
| Climb Profile | Starts from sea-level after ferry, 27 switchbacks through Lysefjord |
| Historical Notes | Often referred to as "Norway's Stelvio"; carved into the cliffside in the 1980s |
| Rider Challenge | Immediate lactic burn from the gun; pacing is critical |
Whether you're riding to test your limits or to absorb the surreal Norwegian scenery, PurpleVelo ensures this iconic ride is etched in memory—not as a logistical nightmare, but as a seamless, empowering experience.
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