Best Cycling Events in the Nordic Countries 2025

The title of our article, "Best Cycling Events in the Nordic Countries 2025," could just as quickly read the Best Cycling Experiences & Challenges in the Nordic Countries. For cycling enthusiasts planning an active vacation to the Nordics, Strambecco offers a Guide: The Best Cycling Events in the Nordic Countries 2025, designed for amateurs and competitive athletes seeking the most exceptional and novel events, races, gran fondo's, sportives to pair with a long weekend or a full vacation. We don't cover every possible event, only those that stand out as truly unique and novel experiences. The Nordic Countries, including Norway, Sweden, Finland, Iceland, and Denmark collectively, offer a rich selection of events in pristine and unique locations throughout the contiguous countries. These events provide a physical challenge and offer a unique way to explore the Nordic Countries' myriad landscapes and diverse cultures. Strambecco maintains the guide annually and constantly updates our recommendations.
Strambecco's Guide uses a range of criteria for our selections, including the quality of the event producer, their reputation, experience, affiliation with the event Series, and the like. In our guide, you'll read about events in the International Series, including the UCI Gran Fondo Series, UCI Gravel World Series, and Gravel Earth Series. Although the events in our guide are open to all rider types, for the most competitive athletes, several are qualification events for World Championship events, such as the UCI Gran Fondo Championship held this year in the Fall in Denmark.
We welcome feedback on the events in our Best-in-Class selections or any recommendations for events we should review. Please get in touch with editors@strambecco.com. Otherwise, here’s a look at curated recommendations from Strambecco’s staff.
Last updated March 17, 2025 If you’re a gravel cycling enthusiast seeking a thrilling and picturesque cycling experience, look no further than the Nordic Gravel Bergslagen 2025 event in Sweden. Nestled in…
Last updated March 13, 2025 — The HRing Gravel – Reykjavik Iceland 2025 is a unique and exhilarating gravel race in Iceland’s breathtaking landscapes. This event offers a distinctive cycling experience, highlighting…
Updated August 24, 2024 — The 2025 event date is not confirmed — In the world of gravel cycling, where grit meets grandeur and adventure beckons at every turn, few races can…
Last Updated March 7, 2025– In the world of cycling, where the thrill of adventure and the camaraderie of competition intersect, a new star has risen on the horizon: FNLD GRVL (Finland…
Updated September 3, 2024 — The 2025 Event date is not confirmed Experience the Ultimate Swedish Cycling Adventure: Cycle Vasaloppet Nestled in the heart of Sweden’s scenic Dalarna region (West-Central Sweden near…
Updated September 11, 2024 — The 2025 event date is not confirmed — The Gravel Grit ‘n Grind Sweden 2024 event race in Halmstad, Sweden, is a notable stage in the 2024…
Updated September 16, 2024 — Birken Cycle Norway 2025, aka Birkebeinerrittet, is a legendary cycling event held annually in Norway. It is inspired by the historic Birkebeiner ski race, which commemorates the…
Last Updated November 2, 2024 The Falling Leaves Lahti Finland 2025 is a celebrated gravel cycling event that marks the traditional closure of the Finnish cycling season. This event is part of…
Last updated September 18, 2024 — The UCI Gran Fondo World Championship – 2025 is one of the world’s most prestigious amateur road cycling championships and the culminating event of the UCI…