– Al het eventuele transport in Zweden
– Airport transfers
– Transport van Gothenburg naar Fengersfors
– Accommodation + overnight stays
– 2 person room
– Breakfast, lunch and dinner with soft drinks and water
– fietsshirt CYCLOsportive (twv € 75,-)
– Luggage transport and cycling guide
– Trailer
– Pre-departure briefing (online)
– Route book (digital) + gpx files
- Technical Support

– Alcoholic beverages, snacks
– Bicycle rental (can be booked)
– Retourvlucht Amsterdam/Gothenburg
– Tips and donations
– Souvenirs

In the program we have listed the accommodations where we will stay.

* Accommodations are subject to change.

Dag 1 — Reisdag naar Zweden
Reis
* vlucht naar Gothenburg 
of
* trein/auto via Denemarken
Transfer naar noordelijk Dalsland (~2,5 uur).

Eerste verblijf
Nordic Refuge
Nordic Refuge Web Address: Hensbyvägen 15, 662 95 Fengersfors, Sweden Phone: +32473716295
Een van de mooiste gravel-accommodaties van Dalsland:
* design B&B midden in de natuur
* fantastisch eten
* perfecte gravelhub
* veel rust
* ideaal voor eerste avond

Perfecte plek om:
* fietsen op te bouwen
* eerste Zweedse diner te beleven
* routebriefing te doen

Dag 2 — Fengersfors → Bengtsfors
Afstand
75–85 km
Profiel
* snelle gravel
* bossen
* glooiend terrein

Highlights
* verlaten boswegen
* spiegelgladde meren
* houten bruggen
* Zweedse fika-stop

Onderweg voelen jullie direct:
* hoe stil Dalsland is
* hoe eindeloos het gravelnetwerk lijkt

Overnachting
Dalsland Stugbaat
Dalsland Stugbaat Web Address: Strandvägen 25B, 666 32 Bengtsfors, Sweden Phone: +46738331383

Unieke overnachting:
* drijvende cabins op het water
* sauna
* direct aan het kanaal
* echt Scandinavische experience

Dag 3 — Bengtsfors → Gustavsfors → Dals Långed
Afstand
80–90 km
Profiel
Meer heuvelachtig:
* compact gravel
* bosklimmen
* prachtige afdalingen

Highlight
Traject langs het Dalslandkanaal.
Het gebied rond Gustavsfors en Lelångenleden geldt als één van de mooiste gravelcorridors van Dalsland. (Sweden by Bike)
Lunchstop kleine lokale bakkerij/fika in Gustavsfors

Overnachting
Baldersnäs Herrgård
Baldersnäs Herrgård Web Address: Baldersnäs 22, 666 94 Dals Långed, Sweden Phone: +4653141213
Absolute aanrader.

Historisch manor house:
* statige kamers
* oud landgoed
* bossen & water rondom
* fantastisch diner
* klassieke Zweedse sfeer
Dit is geen hotelnacht maar een ervaring.

Dag 4 — Dals Långed → Håverud
Afstand
70–85 km
Misschien de mooiste dag
Vandaag rijden jullie:
* langs kanaaltjes
* over gravel langs meren
* door dichte dennenbossen

Hoogtepunt
Håverud Aqueduct
Een iconisch Zweeds bouwwerk:
* kanaalbrug
* sluizen
* spoorlijn
* spectaculair industrieel erfgoed

Overnachting
Håveruds Hotell
Håveruds Hotell Web Address: Upperudsvägen 12, 464 72 Håverud, Sweden Phone: +4653030700

Direct aan het water:
* prachtig uitzicht
* sauna
* geweldig diner
* ideaal herstel na gravelrit

Dag 5 — Håverud → Kroppefjäll plateau
Afstand
80–90 km
Meest avontuurlijke etappe
Vandaag:
* ruiger gravel
* meer hoogtemeters
* diepe bossen
* nauwelijks bebouwing

Dit gebied voelt echt wilderness-achtig. Volgens veel gravelrijders is juist dit noordelijke deel van Dalsland de absolute droom voor lange gravelritten. (Camp Dalsland)

Overnachting
Skålleruds Gård
Skålleruds Gård Web Address: Skållerud 10 Kyrkansgård, 464 40 Åsensbruk, Sweden Phone: +46769002765
Kleinschalig countryside hotel:
* lokaal eten
* rustige ligging
* ideaal voor groepen
* persoonlijke sfeer

Dag 6 — Kroppefjäll → Åsensbruk / Upperud
Afstand
75–85 km
Finale-etappe
Een prachtige mix van:
* gravel
* kleine asfaltwegen
* meren
* open landschap

Middag
Lange lunch aan het water.
Optioneel:
* zwemmen
* sauna
* kajak

Eindovernachting
Upperud 9:9
Upperud 9:9 Web Address: Upperud 9, 464 40 Åsensbruk, Sweden Phone: +46707498779

Misschien de coolste plek van de reis:
* designhotel
* kunst & architectuur
* direct aan het water
* fantastische keuken
* premium Scandinavische sfeer
Perfecte afsluiting van de trip.

Dag 7 — Reisdag terug
Ochtend
Rustig ontbijt aan het meer.
Transfer terug naar:
* Gothenburg

Dit is geen “klassieke” fietsreis.
Het is:
* bikepacking zonder bagage
* Scandinavische stilte
* zwemmen in meren
* sauna’s
* gravel door bossen
* slapen op unieke plekken

Overdag:
* uren gravelen zonder verkeer

’s avonds:
* houtvuur
* lokaal eten
* zonsondergang om 22:30

01. What is the average distance per day?
The average distance varies between 40 and 80 km per day, depending on the trip. This is suitable for cyclists with a reasonable to good condition.

02. Do I have to bring my own bicycle?
Yes, generally. On some trips you can also rent a bike. On trips that involve flying, a bike can generally be rented. This is stated during the booking process.

03. Is there a follow-up vehicle available?
Yes, usually there is a follow-up vehicle for luggage and for support in emergencies. Or to refill the water bottle on the way.

04. Can I determine the route myself?
With group travel the route is predetermined, but sometimes there are options for extra routes or breaks. We are always happy to think along about alternative routes.

05. Is the trip suitable for beginners?
Group trips are often suitable for different levels. Check the level of the trip in advance. The level is indicated with a number of stars for each trip.

06. What happens if I can no longer cycle?
There is often a follow-up vehicle or support team to pick you up if you can't go any further.

07. What is included in the price?
Usually accommodation, breakfast and dinner, sports drinks, technical support, 1x sports massage, starting certificates and guidance are included. Costs for flight tickets, bike rental or personal expenses (lunch and drinks) are often additional costs.

08. Are the routes difficult?
The difficulty level varies. For the trips with a Granfondo we offer routes that ensure that you are fit at the start on the day of the Granfondo. You cycle less than on a tour where longer and heavier rides are offered. For the tours, the participants have a choice almost every day between a longer/heavier or shorter/easier route.

09. Do I need to take out insurance?
Yes, travel and cancellation insurance is always recommended, as well as insurance for damage to the bike or medical emergencies.

10. What type of accommodation is used?
After a day of cycling you want to be able to relax. That is why we at CYCLOsportive generally stay in 4-star hotels. Occasionally we stay in a 3-star hotel, but then we think it deserves 4 stars! We know how important it is to be able to rest in a good bed and to be able to eat well in the evening and enjoy a good breakfast in the morning!

11. Can I keep up a little? Or are they all semi-pros who are coming along?
Yes, you can come along. No, there will be no half-pros. There will always be a difference in level. At CYCLOsportive we always go out with relatively small groups and can split the group during cycling so that everyone can enjoy themselves at their own level.

12. Can I also participate as a woman?
Yes! Fortunately, we see more and more women on bikes and also on our trips. It creates a nice dynamic in the group. So come along!

13. Do we have to do everything together or can I sometimes do my own thing?
A group trip has a program and we offer that every day. In the evening we brief you about the program of the next day. If you want to make your own plan, that is perfectly fine. Going out alone is not something we advise. We are happy to think with you about alternative routes if the group program does not suit you completely.

14. How do I get my bike to its destination?
On most trips you have to arrange your own transportation. Only at GF Strade Bianche we transport your bike and luggage. And we book the flight for you. We plan a drop-off and pick-up day. You fly to the destination with only hand luggage and arrange transfers from the airport to the hotel.

15. How can I best prepare for the trip in terms of training?
Keep in mind that you will be cycling for four or five days in a row. If you are not used to this, practice this at home. In addition, it is advisable to use a training schedule (at least 3 months) to be well trained.

16. Are there also introductory rides?
We plan at least 1x an online meeting in which we give the participants the opportunity to get to know each other a little better and where questions about the trip can be asked. A few times a year we organize social rides for which participants can register.

17. A trip has an odd number of participants. Will there be a charge for a single room?
If you choose a single room, we will charge for that. If it is not the choice of a participant, but it happens to be that way, we will not charge any costs.

18. Is a medical certificate required on this trip?
To be allowed to participate in this trip, participants do not need to be in possession of a medical certificate. It is wise to check well before the trip (6 months) by means of an effort test whether you are in good health. Such an effort test also provides insight into the training work that must be delivered in order to start the trip in good condition.

Participants have the option to be guided for 3 months through an exercise test and training schedule. The training guidance is optional. Inquire about the possibilities: gv@cyclosportive.nl.

19. Hoe word je over de reis geïnformeerd?

We will organize an information session about the program and will inform the participants about the trip by means of a number of participant mailings (4).