4 Reasons to cycle in Uddevalla
Let rocks, sea and enchanting forests be the scenery whilst you peddle in the pace that suits you on the bike. Whizzing along the forest roads at full speed on a mountainbike. Whether you are planning a cycling holiday or just want to take a quiet trip along the coast one summers evening, Uddevalla is an excellent choice - there are cycle paths, bike trails and bike-friendly roads. And with Uddevallas strategic location, in the heart of Bohuslän, most biking roads lead here. Here are 4 reasons why you should choose Uddevalla for your bike ride!
1. Cycling along country roads
Suspending on country roads with the wind in your hair is an effective and wonderful way to experience the landscape, beautiful scenery and charming towns. Whether you are exercising on your bike or just using the bike as a means of transport, Uddevalla offers many beautiful stretches that are ideal for cycling. Put on your exercise clothes or pack the picnic basket and set yourself up for a lovely trip!
2. Mountainbiking
To whiz down on a forest path (at the speed of your choice) with the trees right next to it is unbeatable fun, as anyone that’s tried it knows! Riding a mountainbike is a fantastic combination of action and nature experience. In Uddevalla there are a few mountainbike trails that everyone is welcome to enjoy.
3. Cycling in a group
Cycling in groups is a fantastic activity that, in addition to exercise, opens up for the opportunity to get to know new people and to discover new environments. Uddevalla is ideal for cycling and offers challenging mountain bike riding in the woods and up or down mountains but also nice places for country-road cycling along the sea.
The adventure company (Upplevelsebolaget) arranges shorter tours around Uddevalla and offers MTB-Mondays where you ride in a group, minimum 4 people. On an MTB-Monday, Upplevelsebolaget will chose a trail that is best suited that day, depending on conditions and wishes.
LO Bikes in Ljungskile also offers cycling in groups on set dates (or on request). Here you will be able to combine MTB tails with country-road cycling and you will receive a workout adapted to the group’s ability, everyone is welcome no matter if your elite or just doing it for some fun exercise.
4. Rent a bike
If you’re visiting Uddevalla as a tourist or just don’t own your own bike? Now you can easily rent a bike hassle free from LO Bikes and Hafsten Resort and make your way around on your own. Rent the bike for as long as you wish and discover the amazing scenery and the charming coastal towns!
