It was the ninth month of the year

November is well underway. Did you know that November’s name comes from the word «novem,» which means «nine» in Latin. It was the ninth month of the year in ancient Rome, but on modern calendars it is the eleventh month. King Numa Pompilius decreed that it would only have 29 days, but the 30th day was restored under the reign of Julius Caesar.

Bostolia

Picture from Bostolia, northeast of the Soløyvannet lake. Bodø, Nordland county.

Soløyvannet

Løpsmarka

A village located about 6 kilometres north of the town of Bodø. Nordland county.

Løpsmarka

Bodø is hosting The Norwegian National Road Race Championships this year

Starting today! 19th – 26 June.

An event for each category of rider; Men, women, junior, and under 23 riders. The event also includes the Norwegian National Time Trial Championships and the Norwegian National Criterium Championships.

Held annually since 1946.

North of the Arctic Circle

The winners of each event are awarded with a symbolic jersey featuring the Norwegian flag, which can be worn by the rider at other road racing events to show their status as national champion. The champion’s stripes can be combined into a sponsored rider’s team kit design for this purpose.

Bodø is a town and a municipality in Nordland county. The town lies just north of the Arctic Circle.

It´s actually not Peter Sagan we spot in the picture above. It´s of course Bergens promising young hope Andreas Skæjlo Jacobsen.

Good luck Andreas and all other riders!

Bodø

Stunning and dramatic scenery

Stunning and dramatic scenery is found throughout Norway. The west coast of southern Norway and the coast of northern Norway present some of the most visually impressive coastal sceneries in the world.

National Geographic has listed the Norwegian fjords as the world’s top tourist attraction.

This shot if from Bodø.

Bodø

Midnattsolrittet

In Bodø early June? If not – should you consider a trip there? Yes!

June 11 is the Midnattsolrittet held. A road race in Bodø and Salten.

The race has been held by Bodø Cycle club the second weekend in June every year since 2009.

Everyone can attend

The aim of the Midnattsolrittet is that it should be an event that everyone can attend, regardless of training background or equipment you have. Everyone who participates will get a equally good experience. Quality are set higher than quantity.

The race has a large party for the participants straight afterwards where you can lie and brag of today’s bravery.

The distances are:

34km – Without timekeeping.

53km – Exercise. Everyone can participate.

98km – For those who want to ride a little longer.

182km – All around Saltenfjorden. The ultimate challenge in Midnattsolrittet. This distance also have a class for the elite.

Check this website for more info: midnattsolrittet.no or do a search on facebook.

Good luck!

Bodø

Steigtinden

From Bodø. Festvåg. In the back we spot the mountain Steigtinden. One of Bodø’s most distinctive mountains with its 793m.

200th anniversary and Arctic Race of Norway

Did you know that the city of Bodø has its 200th anniversary this year?

In the summer the Arctic Race of Norway will visit Bodø and Helgeland.

Arctic Race of Norway (11-14/8) is a bike race which rolls in northern Norway. Several large cyclists names are participating, and there are several countries included. Arctic race is part of the European Tour in road cycling.

Festvåg

Børtinden

In the back we spot Børtinden. A majestic figure. Clearly visible from Bodø.

One of the great peaks in the Åselitindan. 1046 m. Locally also called Stortinden.

At the top there is an impressive view of the bridges around saltstraumen, towards the city, Landegode and the Lofoten Islands.

Børtinden

Soløyvannet

A lake that lies in the municipality of Bodø in Nordland county. About 5 kilometres northeast of the town Bodø.

North of the Arctic Circle.

10 cities with a population of around 30,000 or more north of the Arctic Circle

Did you know that there are 10 cities with a population of around 30,000 or more which are north of the Arctic Circle.

All of these cities are in Russia or Norway.

In contrast, the largest city north of the Arctic Circle in North America is Barrow, Alaska, with only around 4,000 people.

Soløyvannet

Lurfjellet

This is a picture from a trip up to Lurfjellet. On the border between Bodø and Beiarn municipalities, Nordland.

Lurfjelltinden

The highest peak, Lurfjelltinden is with its 1284 meters above the sea Bodø and Skjærstads highest peak and an attractive hiking destinations.

Svartvassetra is a good starting point for a trip up. From Bodø – drive riksvei 80 and take off to riksvei 17, towards Saltstraumen. Follow road 812 towards Misvær. Take off about 1 km before Oldereid power station. After about 6 km, at the end, you will reach the Svartvassetra.

In the picture @orjanhag looks towards Lurfjellet. In the background we see Spisstinden (left) and Børvasstindan (right).

Lurfjellet

Geitvågen/Mjelle

This is my favorite
– Jan-Harald Finstad (@janfinstad62 →)

The picture is shot in Geitvågen/Mjelle. 10 km north of Bodø city center.

Unique bathing facilities so far north

The area consists of a lot of forest and green areas. There is also a lagoon here with seawater which is closed by a causeway so that they can shut the water inside the bay and thus achieve a higher temperature than in the sea outside. This provides a unique bathing facilities so far north in Norway! However, it can be wise to wait a few months before you go for a swim;)

Landegode

On the horizon with a lovely sunset, we see Landegode. A 30.3-square-kilometer island. The highest point is the 802-meters tall Rypdalstinden.

It has its own primary school, the smallest in Bodø, and a grocery store. Landegode has speedboat connection to Bodø.

Geitvågen/Mjelle