Fun’s gone to Iceland

How to get the best out of Iceland’s wild geography

To download this map go to cyclist.co.uk/or2/iceland. While it’s possible to go gravel riding in Iceland unsupported, to have the best – and safest – time, an experienced tour operator is a must. A 4x4 support vehicle will double as wardrobe, shelter, workshop and mobile larder, however it’s the guide/driver that will prove indispensable. Iceland’s Highlands region is beautiful but remote, its tracks sprawling, and Google Maps is totally out of its depth here, if you can get a signal at all. That means going with an experienced guide, such as Icebike Adventure’s Magne Kvam, is not only highly recommended from a practicality point of view, but will also enhance your experience immeasurably. The Highlands are also a good distance from your most likely landing point of Reykjavik, so you…

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Cyclist Off Road (Digital) - 1 Issue, Autumn 2019

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