This weekend, Dybdal was in Steinkjer and cycled the Gran Fondo Strade Statskog race. A 100 kilometer bike ride between Steinkjer and Namsos.
– I wanted to ride this relatively new race since this is an event that we have contributed with our expertise. This is the fourth time it has been arranged and has become very popular, he.
The race was first arranged in 2017. The race is a highway and tour race It runs on asphalt, 55 kilometers, and 45 kilometers on gravel. You also cycle along a disused railway line and two tunnels. You must bring equipment to withstand punctures and minor repairs. They have a ceiling of 200 participants and every year it has been fully booked.
– It was incredibly fun to be part of cycling in such varied and new terrain, says Dybdal.
He had brought with him Gunn-Rita Dahle Flesjå, who is an ambassador in the Arctic Race of Norway.
– We cycled with seven girls from Steinkjer cycling club.
In August, he brought the Arctic Race of Norway ambassadors, Thor Hushovd and Gunn-Rita Dahle Flesjå, to this region and made advertising features for next year’s race.
The winner in the men’s class was Gisle Holberg in the men’s class and Margunn Andersen in the women’s class. both from Skogn. There is also a separate class for children.
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