Mountain bike MIDNIGHT SUN TOUR
A perfect trail and stunning landscape lit by the golden Midnight sun is a remarkable experience. Arctic archipelago Lofoten is a truly incredible place. Thanks to the high latitude above Arctic Circle the Sun never sets in Lofoten. Enjoy the beauty of the Lofoten scenery during the unique and mesmerizing light conditions from your bike seat! This is a must adventure for any biker visiting Lofoten!
SEASON, TIMES, duration and skills
The half of May till half of August
Daily at 21:00 / 9.00pm
3-4 Hours Trip
For INTERMEDIATE skilled mountain bikers
Meeting point
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Torvdalsveien on the E10 route. Parking next to the big house. Torvdalsveien 23, 8360 Bøstad
Terrain and Difficulty
The ideal trail for Intermediate mountain bike riders. The total uphill is around 400 meters. The first part is mostly to push the bike uphill, the second part is possible to pedal up. The top section is a fast trail with dry loose rocks mixed with soil base trail. The middle and bottom part of the trail is steeper terrain offering fun obstacles. At one point the trails split and you can choose between more advanced steep technical terrain on rocks or staying on a less steep intermediate line.
WHAT TO BRING?
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Helmet
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Full suspension bike
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Extra clothes like wind or rain jacket
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Water and food/snacks
Recommended are:
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extra protection like knee and elbow pads,
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spine protector,
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gloves etc
The guide will carry a first aid kit and tools for basic bike repairs.
For this tour, you can rent a full suspension bike Trek Slash 8 for 400 NOK
Price: 1550 NOK
