Trysil moves forward to become a summer destination for mountain bikers

The Norwegian municipality of Trysil, a well known skiing sanctuary, has broaden its horizon by planning new mountain bike trails, services and events.Trysil is encircled by slopes, valleys and perfect spots for two-wheeled travelers that will thrill even the most seasoned rider. Recently, this Norwegian getaway has become a playground for mountain bikers off all levels thanks to its countless tracks and trails and the new Trysil Bike Arena. This bike course is for the whole family. Zoom down the dirt trails and hop, swerve and climb as your tires bounce around wooden platforms and jumps. There are tracks for young ones and those just looking to ‘give it a go’, so prepare to be challenged and try something new when exploring the outdoors.There are numerous ways to explore the mountainous terrain that rises up into the clouds. Choose from one of the many tracks snaking their way through the wilderness and couple it with some beautiful views of Norway’s fairytale like landscapes. Utflukt BikefestivalStarting June 18, Utflukt invites bikers of all skills levels and ages to take part in a three-day outdoor festival dedicated to spokes, chains and crossbars. Around 500 participants are expected to join the fun in 2015, tracking through 100km of marked beaten paths. If you are a little rusty, grab a guide to take you on a tour and check out the skills course. There is more than just biking at Utflukt. There is a photo course with Norway’s leading mountain bike photographer, Kristoffer Kipperness, movies, comedy and quizzes. For those in need of speed, the chair lifts are operational, meaning you don’t need to bike up the mountain each time. This is a festival for the fit and those that love exploring in fresh air.  If you want to learn more about mountain biking in Norway, have a chat with our Norwegian member organisations NOTS who will be present at Utflukt as well. Check your speed with TrysilrittetIf in the need to get your heart racing, join Trysilrittet, the largest biking event during Trysil’s summer. Clip on your racing number and slip on spandex shorts as you join 1,500 participants race around the city from July 3 to July 5. There are competitions for all kinds of biking lovers including ‘familierittet’ a race where the whole family can join in the fun. For the serious mountain bikers, the main event is a bumpy 75 km marathon flooding the city with adrenaline, bikers and spectators alike. [[{“type”:”media”,”view_mode”:”media_responsive”,”fid”:”439″,”attributes”:{“alt”:””,”class”:”media-image”,”style”:”max-width: 680px;”,”width”:”100%”}}]]