Lost fox guiding

Mountain biking

 MOUNTAIN BIKING

Miia riding the trails in Golsfjellet. Golsfjellet is a nice mountain area about 1,5 hours driving from Geilo.

Miia riding the trails in Golsfjellet. Golsfjellet is a nice mountain area about 1,5 hours driving from Geilo.

We live in a little mountain village between Oslo and Bergen. The village of Geilo is located 800 meters above the sea level and the best local trails to ride your mountain bike are above 900-1100 meters above the sea level. The trails in the mountain area are quite technical and you need to have some mountain biking background to be able to enjoy these trails. In the village we have man made trails and pump track that are good start for mountain biking for all ages and skill levels. If you want to get the most out of your mountain biking experience in Geilo or in other areas in Hallingdal feel free to book a guided trip on the mountains or introduction course for beginners in easy conditions. We (Antti Ollila and Miia Vatka) are certified mountain bike guides by NMIG (level 2, Norsk MTB instructor and guide certification). Bookings of guiding by e-mail: antti.i.ollila@gmail.com. Lost Fox Guiding do not rent out mountain bikes. In Geilo and nearby it is possible to rent out a mountain bikes of Geilo Bike Park (opens 29.6., www.skigeilo.no) or Rallarvegen Bike Rental in Haugastol (www.haugastol.no).

If you are planing to bike here whit out a guide please take in consideration that cycling in the trails of the Hardangervidda and Hallingskarvet national park is forbidden. When you are cycling on the trail remember to respect the nature and other trail users.

Trail code

#1 Be considerate and give way for pedestrians and skiers.

#2 Limit your speed, avoid being a danger or nuisance to others.

#3 Avoid making new trails.

#4 Don’t cross the ski tracks more than necessary.

#5 Don’t ride on vulnerable trails just after periods of heavy rainfall.

#6 Don’t ride in the ski trails when it is breakthrough snow.

#7 Don’t make the trail wider.

#8 Carry your bike through marshlands to prevent deep grooves.

#9 Don’t lock the rear wheel when riding down steep hills.

#10 The biker riding uphill has the right of way.

#11 Avoid riding in the most popular ski trails during peak hours on weekends and public holidays.

Of this mountain top you can see down to the village of Geilo.

Of this mountain top you can see down to the village of Geilo.

On the trails surrounded by Geilo you can often ride your bike all by yourself.

On the trails surrounded by Geilo you can often ride your bike all by yourself.

This photo was taken in the middle of May a bit up of Havsdalen. Some snow will stay on the highest tops pretty much the whole summer in Geilo.

This photo was taken in the middle of May a bit up of Havsdalen. Some snow will stay on the highest tops pretty much the whole summer in Geilo.

In the village you can pass the lake (Ustedalsfjorden) by following a concrete way to Geilo beach. Your feet might get wet, when the water level is high, but on summer days you will get over by dry feet.

In the village you can pass the lake (Ustedalsfjorden) by following a concrete way to Geilo beach. Your feet might get wet, when the water level is high, but on summer days you will get over by dry feet.