For the Other Means editorial team's very first ride all together, we knew that we wanted to pick a perfect destination. But with only four days for riding, and with each of our four members coming in from different cities across the US and EU, we also needed it to be accessible. Scanning the flight schedule, we decided on Scandinavia, with an all-road route between two of the region's most iconic capitals proving an itinerary that could tick all our boxes.

Guided by the knowledge of our friend and Swedish local Staffan, a route came together, and we were soon in Stockholm, strapping bags to the rigs we'd secured to help us navigate the 600 kilometers to Oslo: Fara's F/All-Road bikes.

Over the next four days, we traversed beautiful, idyllic landscapes, made memories together as a team, and navigated more pristine Swedish gravel than you can shake a tire lever at. From the busy heart of Stockholm through the small villages and towns that dot the Swedish countryside, into the thick forests that define the border, and finally into the hilly suburbs of Oslo, each mile brought us closer to our goal, and more united as four old friends riding together for the very first time.

You can read the full story now in Other Means Volume Two, or dive into our highlights to enjoy a similar adventure for yourself.