Sondre Lindkjølen
Bjørn Jarle Kvande, 19. July 2025
Sondre Lindkjølen is a dedicated freeride skier in the winter and a keen mountain biker in the summer. He regularly contributes to Trailguide by adding new trails and leaving feedback on existing ones.
How do you use Trailguide before, during, and after a bike ride?
Before a ride I typically use Trailguide on my computer. It's nice to have a larger screen when possible.
I often switch between the different map layers, and I use the heatmap overlay extensively. It makes it easy to see where there is real bike activity, not just where someone added a trail to the map years ago.
When I'm looking for trails in Oslo, the map can get a bit too busy. I usually switch to the MTBmap base layer and toggle the heatmap overlay on and off quite actively.
Lately, I've also become a big fan of the filtering functionality. Usually, it's enough to filter out the longest trails on the map.
The approach of using MTBmap together with the heatmap is especially useful when I'm in places I haven't been before, especially areas with less biking activity.
During the ride
Of course, I've installed Trailguide by adding it to the home screen on my iPhone so it's easy to access.
When I'm out riding, I usually know where I'm planning to go, but sometimes I struggle to find the right way. Again, the heatmap together with the compass arrow on the phone does a great job of clarifying which option is correct.
After all, some trails may have changed a bit since they were first added to the map.
After a ride
After a ride, if I've discovered a new trail I enjoyed, I check if it's already on Trailguide. If not, I download the GPX file from Strava and upload it.
I usually add shorter segments, focusing on the descents. This makes it easier for others to find good trails, and helps me remember them later.
I'm not great at leaving feedback, but I see the value — especially if there are fallen trees or other changes that affect the trail significantly.
Where have you ridden so far this summer?
So far this summer, I've ridden in Oslo, Drammen, Eggemoen, Høgevarde, Sogndal, and Vaset.
Any memorable moments or highlights?
Grønsennknipa at Vaset stands out with some exceptionally nice singletracks, great views, and little traffic. There are several descents there worth trying.
I also think Eggemoen and Åsa in Ringerike have a lot to offer. If you're based in or around Oslo and are hungry for a change of scenery, it's definitely worth a trip!
Do you have a favorite area?
I'm very fond of riding at Høgevarde. A few years ago, I helped build some of the trails there, and I've had many great experiences.
What makes it special?
The trails at Høgevarde are built in a completely different way than anything else I've ridden, which gives you a unique feeling of flow.
I'm really looking forward to the trail opening all the way down to the main road!
Do you have any insider tips for more efficient use of Trailguide?
My best advice is to use the heatmap overlay actively.
It's especially useful in areas you haven't visited before, or places with little activity or few known bike trails and limited information.
If you're in an area where there are so many trails that it makes the map cluttered, use the filtering feature to easily show only the ones you're interested in.
When it comes to adding trails to the app, I prefer to add shorter downhill segments rather than long loops. It makes it a lot easier to find what you're looking for. Finding the trail head is usually not a big problem.
And of course, install Trailguide as an app by adding it to your home screen :)
Do you have any favorite trails?
trailguide.net/1580 - Sti fra Jaklefoss til Åsa - Hønefoss
trailguide.net/2542 - Ringerike Enduro 2017 FE 3 - Eggemoen
trailguide.net/7844 - Grønnsetknpa westside DH - Vestre Slidre