DISCOVER THE MAGIC OF THE FJORDS
YoUR WEEKEND, STAGE by STAGe
Let the ‘God of Thunder’ and ‘King of Fire’ lead the way on a tour of the wilds of Norway, with Michelin-standard attention to detail applied to every part of your weekend. Here’s how the four days unfold.
Arrive in Ålesund
THURSDAY BY 5pm - TRANSFER TO HOTEL BROSUNDET
STAGE 1- THUR EVENING
TIME & PLACE
A three-course celebration of Norway’s best produce, led by the local region’s best chefs, in collaboration with our Directeur Culinaire and former head chef of 3 Michelin starred ‘The Fat Duck’, Ashley Palmer-Watts. Each course highlights the ingredients that make Nordic cuisine unique.
ARRIVE IN ÅLESUND
THURSDAY BY 5PM - TRANSFER TO HOTEL BROSUNDET
STAGE 1- Fri EVENING
TIME & PLACE
A three course celebration of Norway’s best produce, led by the local region’s best chefs, in collaboration with our Directeur Culinaire and former head chef of 3 Michelin starred ‘The Fat Duck’, Ashley Palmer-Watts. Each course highlights the ingredients that make Nordic cuisine unique.
Stage 2 - FRI MORNING
JOYRIDE:01
Departing from Hotel Brosundet, we leave the city of Ålesund for your first taste of the fjords. This is a point to point ride that takes in the breathtaking roads of Syklyven and Stranda, before making our way to our final destination, the stunning Øye valley. Ride as hard or long as you like, with groups ranging from 50km to 125km.
STAGE 3 - FRI AFTERNOON
RECHARGE
Make yourself at home at our base for the next two nights - Hotel Union Øye - and then relax in luxury. Let our soigneurs soothe tired muscles with a massage, enjoy an afternoon aperitif in the hot tub, or grab a snack from the kitchen. This is your time to unwind, your way.
stage 4 - Fri Evening
Taste of the Wilds
Immerse yourself in the sights, sounds and flavours of Norwegian nature with an unforgettable outdoor dining experience made by Niklas Ekstedt, using the best foraged and locally sourced ingredients surrounding you.
STAGE 3 - FRI AFTERNOON
RECHARGE
Make yourself at home at our base for the next two nights - Hotel Union Øye - and then relax in luxury. Let our soigneurs soothe tired muscles with a massage, enjoy an afternoon aperitif in the hot tub, or grab a snack from the kitchen. This is your time to unwind, your way.
STAGE 4 - SAT AFTERNOON
TASTE OF THE WILDS
Immerse yourself in the sights, sounds and flavours of Norwegian nature with an unforgettable outdoor dining experience made by Niklas Ekstedt, using the best foraged and locally sourced ingredients surrounding you.
Stage 5 - SAT MORNING
JOYRIDE:02
The ultimate pleasure ride, side by side with our team of cycling legends. Taking in the stunning beauty of the Øye valley, your longest ride of the weekend is a loop that ranges from 70km or 155km, making some delicious stops along the way to taste some of the region’s best producers.
STAGE 6 - SAT AFTERNOON
RECHARGE
Return to Hotel Union and enjoy some rest and relaxation. Take a dip in the cool waters of Norangsfjord with your fellow joyriders, soothe those tired muscles again with a massage from our soigneurs, or just recline with a drink in the gardens.
stage 7 & 8 - Sat EVENING
Tour de Feast
in partnership with
A 5-course homage to Nordic cycling culture by Scandinavia’s master of open fire cooking, Niklas Ekstedt. Celebrating Thor and Norwegian riding heritage through the flavours on your plate, this dinner also includes accompanied pairings by Champagne Laurent-Perrier.
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TALES OF A RAINBOW JERSEY
Fireside chat with Nordic cycling legend, Thor Hushovd, hosted by Adam Blythe. Unwind and enjoy stories from the tour, with accompanied whisky and wine tasting.
STAGE 6 - SAT AFTERNOON
RECHARGE
Return to Hotel Union and spend your afternoon relaxing your way. Take a dip in the cool waters of Norangsfjord with your fellow joyriders, soothe those tired muscles again with a massage from our soigneurs, or just recline with a drink in the gardens.
STAGE 7 & 8 - SAT EVENING
TOUR DE FEAST
IN PARTNERSHIP WITH
A 5-course homage to Nordic cycling culture by Scandinavia’s master of open fire cooking, Niklas Ekstedt. Celebrating Thor and Norwegian riding heritage through the flavours on your plate, this dinner also includes accompanied pairings by Champagne Laurent-Perrier.
&
TALES OF A RAINBOW JERSEY
Fireside chat with Nordic cycling legend, Thor Hushovd, hosted by Adam Blythe. Unwind and enjoy stories from the tour, with accompanied whisky (or local spirit) and wine tasting.
Stage 9 - SUN Morning
JOYRIDE:03
Your final ride of the weekend is shorter, more relaxing, but equally as beautiful. We take in the fjords for the last time in the saddle with a 45km ride covering the rest of Øye valley.
Stage 10 - Sun AFTERNOON
THE FINISH DINE
The ultimate after the finish line feast, created by the chefs at Hotel Union Øye. Our final culinary celebration, served family style.
STAGE 9 - SUN MORNING
JOYRIDE:03
Your final ride of the weekend is shorter, more relaxing, but equally as beautiful. We take in the fjords for the last time in the saddle with a 45km ride covering the rest of Øye valley.
STAGE 10 - SUN AFTERNOON
THE FINISH DINE
The ultimate after the finish line feast, created by the chefs at Hotel Union Øye. Our final culinary celebration, served family style.
