Let Every Road Lead You to Joy 

What better way to traverse a country and uncover all its beauty than by bike? Cycling friends Anna Blackwell and Matt Buckley mapped out the route, packed their gear, mounted their trusted steeds, and set off on an adventure of a lifetime through the breathtaking scenery of Sweden. After 11 days, 1,000 kilometers, and endless miles of gravel roads, these two voyagers thrust themselves into the world of bikepacking and emerged better for it. 

“Being able to navigate directly on the Karoo was a game changer, especially when we needed to make changes to our route on the fly. The integration with Komoot was seamless, allowing us to easily change our route and it automatically updating onto the Karoo.”
- Matt Buckley

Starting their journey off in the cobbled city of Lund, Anna and Matt spent the next four days taking in the coastal sights and breeze along the Kattegattleden - a 390-kilometer-long bike path. Nights were spent in tents on the beach, accompanied by a fire, offering solace after long days in the saddle. 

On the 5th day, they turned inland from Varberg and began their trek to Stockholm – the final destination. With most of their journey ahead of them, Anna and Matt made sure to revel in the sheer beauty that Sweden's expansive forests and countryside offered them each day. Fueled by the love of cycling and the joy of exploration, these two riders roughly rode 100 kilometers a day to finish on time - proving that having fun can take you much farther than you ever would expect.