Iceland Divide 2024 Expedition
Schedule
Mon Aug 12 2024 at 06:30 pm to Sat Aug 24 2024 at 08:45 pm
UTC+00:00Location
Reykjavík | Reykjavík, RE
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We are leading a not for profit trip to Iceland to ride the North South Divide.The North/South Divide ride is 344 miles and 5800 metres of ascent. The route starts at Akureyri in the north and finishes at Vík í Mýrdal in the South. The route follows the fault line of the mid-ocean ridge, it crosses lava fields, beside volcanic glaciers, and some of the most remote areas of Iceland.
This is a bikepacking trip.
The draft plan as of May 23 (subject to some changes) is for a 12 day expedition. Dates depart UK Monday 12th August 2024 returning on Saturday 24th August 2024
The flight times and dates will be released around Sept 23. So these dates may slip 1/2 days either side. However riders can fly over the weekend from local airports but should arrive
no later than 12th August. Draft Itinerary
Day 1 - Arrive at Keflavik Airport - transport to accommodation at Reykjavik
Day 2 - Prepare kit and bikes.
Day 3 - Early morning transport to Akureyri. Start the route ride 52km to Godafoss. Day 4 - Godafoss to Botni 60km
Day 5 - Botni hut to Kistufell 81km
Day 6 - Kistufell hut to Nyidalur 57km
Day 7 - Nyidalur to Versalir 56km
Day 8 - Versalir to Alftavant 144km (may split this day)
Day 9 - Alftavant to Öldufellsleiõ 43km
Day 10 - Öldufellsleiõ to Vik 69km, transport back to Reykjavik
Day 11 - Celebrations and Pack bike etc
Day 12 - Depart Iceland
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Where is it happening?
Reykjavík, IcelandEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
