Nice video! Makes me memorize my trip in the end of the 90's with a $250, 26" rim braked hardtail. The brake pads wore out in the first few switchbacks, then you can guess how fun the last of the downhill section was 😄
What date (M/D) did you do the ride? What time did you leave Myrdal? It looks like afternoon. Would you recommend an earlier departure to catch more sun in the valleys?
This was in mid/late August, weather was perfect. We actually did do an earlier ride. I think we got the first train up which was around 9-10am if I recall correctly.
@@TheBikingViking Thanks. We're going the first week in September. Hope to have the kind of weather you had. They seem to get a lot of clouds & rain. Sunlight sure makes the mountains & valleys look prettier.
Hey there! What skill level would you say is required to ride it? I’m a XC mtb’er but my friend coming with doesn’t ride at all, I’m trying to assess if it’s doable for a beginning or if I should send her back on the train and ride down solo 😆Seems like the steep sections are pretty steep and exposed, so my assumption is not beginner friendly!
No skill level required. The roads are mostly well maintained gravel. The switchbacks are somewhat scary, they're narrow and steep. But if your friend knows how to operate brakes, they're fine
It's a little over 18km. If you are looking to ride a bike, its mostly downhill or flat and it can take 2-3 hours depending on how many times you want to stop.
@@TheBikingViking tnx Im considering it en weak 42 . Is the trail easy to find when the trail stop in Myrdal ? And is there any marking s when you are on the trail
@@rasmusbinderupjohansen9171 It is very easy to find. There is a site where you can book bikes at the Myrdal train station and ride them down. The path is very easy to follow and is really just a one way road from Myrdal back to Flam. Beginners can ride this as well.
@@TheBikingViking Greetings, it does not let you rent in the month of May, but I have seen people who have run in May. can you give me a website where you can rent the bike
Are there places to stop along the way - if the kids need a bathroom?? And do you think it's something my 67 year old husband can do? He's a big pelentoner but I'm afraid this path is steep ...
Hello Jo, you're let off at a train station at the top which has bathrooms to use. The ride back down took us about 3 hours to get back to Flam. I don't remember any bathroom stops in between. As for your husband, I think it is doable, there is one section that is a little steep and has switchbacks but the road is wide. The majority of the ride is very mellow.
Nice video! Makes me memorize my trip in the end of the 90's with a $250, 26" rim braked hardtail. The brake pads wore out in the first few switchbacks, then you can guess how fun the last of the downhill section was 😄
Much enjoyed, great video.... but you should have bought an ice cream in the bakery. Awesome!
Thanks for watching John! We didn't get ice cream but we did go to the brewery =)
Beautiful video
Agree with John, most enjoyable.
What date (M/D) did you do the ride? What time did you leave Myrdal? It looks like afternoon. Would you recommend an earlier departure to catch more sun in the valleys?
This was in mid/late August, weather was perfect. We actually did do an earlier ride. I think we got the first train up which was around 9-10am if I recall correctly.
@@TheBikingViking Thanks. We're going the first week in September. Hope to have the kind of weather you had. They seem to get a lot of clouds & rain. Sunlight sure makes the mountains & valleys look prettier.
Hey there! What skill level would you say is required to ride it? I’m a XC mtb’er but my friend coming with doesn’t ride at all, I’m trying to assess if it’s doable for a beginning or if I should send her back on the train and ride down solo 😆Seems like the steep sections are pretty steep and exposed, so my assumption is not beginner friendly!
No skill level required. The roads are mostly well maintained gravel. The switchbacks are somewhat scary, they're narrow and steep. But if your friend knows how to operate brakes, they're fine
Is it possible do this route with 2 little girls ( 3 and 10)?
I think it maybe to difficult at that age. Especially the 3 year old. There’s steep and rocky parts of the road riding back.
Hey how many km is this trip from Myrdal to FLåm ?
It's a little over 18km. If you are looking to ride a bike, its mostly downhill or flat and it can take 2-3 hours depending on how many times you want to stop.
@@TheBikingViking tnx
Im considering it en weak 42 . Is the trail easy to find when the trail stop in Myrdal ?
And is there any marking s when you are on the trail
@@rasmusbinderupjohansen9171 It is very easy to find. There is a site where you can book bikes at the Myrdal train station and ride them down. The path is very easy to follow and is really just a one way road from Myrdal back to Flam. Beginners can ride this as well.
@@TheBikingViking nice tnx very much 🙋we have our own Mountainbikes but tnx anyway
Last question. How Is the condition on the road , do you think that a normal bicycle can drive these roads ?
where did you rent the bike?
At the train station in Myrdal. You need to book in advance.
@@TheBikingViking Greetings, it does not let you rent in the month of May, but I have seen people who have run in May. can you give me a website where you can rent the bike
Are there places to stop along the way - if the kids need a bathroom?? And do you think it's something my 67 year old husband can do? He's a big pelentoner but I'm afraid this path is steep ...
Hello Jo, you're let off at a train station at the top which has bathrooms to use. The ride back down took us about 3 hours to get back to Flam. I don't remember any bathroom stops in between. As for your husband, I think it is doable, there is one section that is a little steep and has switchbacks but the road is wide. The majority of the ride is very mellow.
@@TheBikingViking thanks so much for this!!!!