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BIKEPACKING EXTREME - ACROSS NORWAY WITH A GRAVEL BIKE AND SKIS
If adventure had a name, it might be Simon Hiltli. The extreme athlete from Zurich set off in early March 2025 with his gravel bike, skis strapped on, and headed into the Norwegian winter for 50 days. What sounds like a crazy idea became reality: 2,500 kilometers, 45,000 meters of elevation, and countless unforgettable moments between snow, storms, and sunrises.
In this interview, Simon talks about how his bikeskiing winter adventure came to life, why he chose the SIMPLON GRID, and what it takes to travel through Norway by bike and skis.
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Is riding a gravel e-bike still considered cycling? We’ll show you why electric gravel biking isn’t just athletic – it’s incredibly versatile, adventurous, and surprisingly challenging.