Cycling Westfjords

27/02/2025

Arnarnesgöng is one of Iceland’s oldest tunnels, carved through the rugged Westfjords in the late 1940s to connect Súðavík and Ísafjörður. At just 30 meters long, it’s not much to look at—yet, thanks to a sneaky bend, it appears much longer as you approach, hiding what’s on the other side.

Last summer, a few bikepackers shared their story of being fooled by the infamous turn. Thinking they were about to enter a long, dark tunnel, they pulled over to strap on every light they had—standard protocol for Iceland’s tunnels. But, truth be told, this might be the one tunnel where you can get away without the extra visibility.

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30/01/2025

Our new pairs and foursome categories are made for friends to enjoy the challenge of the while embracing the culture of the Westfjords. Grab your friends and split up the 5 day, 4 stage race however you would like. Whether you want to switch single riders at every cultural connection, or ride together on multiple legs, we invite you to take your spin on our race. Full details at https://cyclingwestfjords.com/wfwc/

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24/01/2025

The bends and descents of the Stage 3. This stage is one of our favorites with long distances between Cultural Connections and some of the best gravel of the route. The entire stage is 238km long with 2,570m of elevation.

03/01/2025

We’re flying into 2025! Hope everyone is feeling refreshed and ready for the year ahead. We still have spots available for the , Midnight Special, our featured supported tour, or choose your own dates and distances with our Passport Route planning service. We also offer bike rentals and bike box storage - whatever you need to get on !

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23/12/2024

Happy holidays and a wonderful new year from us at Cycling Westfjords. Thank you for the incredible year of bike riding and cultural immersion here in our remote corner of the world. We hope to see you here next year!

20/12/2024

opencycle is coming to the Westfjords! We’re excited to bring their well-respected WI.DE. gravel bike to our fleet for 2025. You can ride them on our tours and even the or Midnight Special! With a full SRAM AXS groupset and 45mm tires, this bike truly can take you anywhere as fast as you would like! Skál!

18/12/2024

The Óshlið is the old ocean road that connects Ísafjörður to Bolungarvík. The road was notoriously dangerous because of its many rockfalls and avalanches, even after small relief tunnels were built (second and third picture).

In 2010, a 5.4 km tunnel was opened that bypassed the Óshlið, leaving the road to be reclaimed by nature. Today, it is only accessible by biking or walking since the road has been washed away in multiple places.

It’s one of our favorite rides, whether it’s a shake out ride before the Westfjords Way or just a burger and pool ride to Bolungarvík and back. Just be sure to keep your eyes and ears open for rockfalls and don’t ride there when it’s raining!

12/12/2024

Best of the best. Til hamingju Arna

Arna hlýtur tilnefningu frá brandr til Bestu íslensku vörumerkjanna árið 2024 í flokki fyrirtækja á einstaklingsmarkaði með 49 starfsmenn eða færri 🎉

Við erum virkilega lukkuleg, þakklát og stolt að því að vera tilnefnd ásamt öðrum frábærum og flottum íslenskum vörumerkjum. Við höldum ótrauð áfram á laktósafríu vegferðinni okkar.

Takk fyrir okkur 💜

06/12/2024

Yesterday, we received a grant from Vestfjarðastofa to continue our efforts of advancing the Westfjords as a sustainable biking destination. Takk fyrir okkur 🙏

04/12/2024

Embark on a breathtaking bike tour through the remote and rugged Westfjords of Iceland, where the raw beauty of nature awaits at every turn. The tour weaves through the heart of the Westfjords, averaging 73 kilometers a day while offering a blend of challenging climbs and exhilarating descents. Each day, you’ll end your ride in cozy accommodations, enjoying Icelandic hospitality and traditional meals, with options for soaking in geothermal hot springs to unwind after a rewarding day of cycling. Find out more here: https://cyclingwestfjords.com/product/gravel-adventure-2025/

03/12/2024

Finished the race, then took the plunge into the icy North Atlantic! ❄️🚴‍♂️ The is more than kilometers—it’s about community, connections, and shared joy. Who’s ready to dive in next year?

29/11/2024

Fyrstu drög mótaskrár fyrir sumarið 2025 frá Mótanefnd HRÍ eru hér komin, með fyrirvara um hugsanlegar breytingar á mótum og tímasetningum.

Einnig vantar þarna inn haustdagskránna og CX mótin öll.

27/11/2024

Þetta er ekki bara keppni, heldur líka svo gaman. Sóló, pör eða fjórir saman. Skráning í gangi á www.cyclingwestfjords.com/wfwc

26/11/2024

Nicole Sin Quee dives into the raw highs and lows of the Westfjords Way Challenge—an unforgettable journey through Iceland’s breathtaking landscapes—watch now! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RrylWgDZXBA

22/11/2024

Registration for the 2025 Arna Westfjords Way Challenge & Midnight Special is now open! Register here and find all the information through our Race Handbook (link in first comment).
https://www.corsa.is/171/register

20/11/2024

We are now offering Pairs and Foursome format so you can tackle this ultra endurance event in more manageable distances. Find all the information through our 2025 Race Handbook.https://cyclingwestfjords.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/2025-Arna-WFWC-Race-Handbook.pdf

19/11/2024

Introducing the 2025 Arna Westfjords Way Challenge!

What's new for this year’s event:

🚲🚲Stages 1 & 3 have been modified. Specifically Stage 1 incorporates a gravel peninsula and adds 5 more kilometers to the day. For Stage 3, we have removed a paved fjord that has a new bridge (Þorskafjörður) which reduces the stage 10 kilometers. Overall, the total route has been reduced by 5 kilometers, totaling 951 kilometers. https://www.komoot.com/collection/1396338/-arna-westfjords-way-challenge

🚲🚲Introducing the new Pairs and Foursome categories—team up and switch riders at Cultural Connection Points, blending teamwork with the Westfjords’ incredible culture! Grab a friend or three and head to the Westfjords to participate in this unforgettable event.

Find all the info through our Race Handbook (in first comment).