Thanks for the video - I'm considering bikepacking Norway at some point and may take a small tent and a hammock so I've got flexibility in where I camp
Thanks for watching! If you're interested in learning more about my ride through Norway, my book about the trip is available on Amazon: shorturl.at/coqxG It includes notes about about tunnels, ferries, and camping in the wild, and a percentage of royalties is donated to the Norwegian Air Ambulance Foundation.
Thank you for your tips, you've done a rare thing in being inspiring (wow! it looks amazing) and informative (top camping tips) whilst remaining very practical (tunnel map) realistic (rain) and entertaining (great drone shots) thanks you have given me a lot to think about... 🚵♂️🌦️🏞️🏕️⛰️🤔
Late to the party, but a useful and nicely produced video. You were abit unlucky with the weather last summer, Western Norway is rainful, but normally the weather is somewhat better than what you experienced. If you ever considered doing this again in Norway, try starting on the other side of the mountain range, in eastern Norway, were there is a greater chance for drier and warmer summerweather. Still hope you had a nice time!
Although it rained most of the time, there were a few beautiful days towards the end, when I was in Andøya and Senja. Would love to spend some more time in Norway some day.
Hi. Nice video. I must say you have been very unlucky with the weather. It's not normal with so much rain in June and July (22 out of 27 days). I'm from Norway and I have been cycling around in this country for many years - in all parts of the country, East, West, South and North. When I'm planning a longer cycle trip I prepare for maximum 50% of the days in rainy weather but it is always less.
@@IslandRides I'm planning to start in Bergen where I live and syckle to Vadsø, witch is in east Finnmark. My grandmother lives there, and we usaly take the plane to visit her, but now I'm planning to bike.
Thanks, some great tips and information there. I'm going in July. And well done on the ride, that's a great achievement. Just some feedback on your editing. Your music is too loud over your voice. I found it really difficult to hear you. It would be much better if you cut the music while you are talking to the camera.
How did you cook in the rain? I'm looking for a tent with a big enough vestibule for cooking when it poors but I'm open for alternatives. Not really into draggin a tarp and setting it up everytime
Zpacks "Duplex" is a really nice tent if you can afford it. If not, id probably take a look at the much cheaper "Lunar Solo" tent from SixMoonDesigns. Both tents are very lightweight, and have a decent sized vestibules.
Thanks Stu! I don’t have the whole route saved anywhere unfortunately, though I logged all the rides on Strava, so you could check them out on there: www.strava.com/athletes/27611038 Route planning can be tricky in Norway because of all the mountains, fjords, and tunnels, but the tunnel map in the description above is really useful. In certain places, however, you can just follow one road for days, which makes thing pretty easy. E.g., the FV17 from Trondheim to Bodø.
@@goob5568 I didn’t bring a stove with me, so just bought things I could eat raw-lots of bread and cheese, mostly! If you plan on cooking outside, you might also wanna think about bringing a head net as there are often massive hoards of midges! What route are you thinking of doing?
Very good job .. Might wanna check my vlogs too, Check out my drone shots in Death valley USA and Lauterbrunnen Switzerland . I am pretty sure you will like it !! Cheers...
Thanks for the video - I'm considering bikepacking Norway at some point and may take a small tent and a hammock so I've got flexibility in where I camp
Pushing your bike to Trolltunga? Crazy guy :) Nice video. Thanks.
Thanks man. Yeah, got a lot of strange looks from people on the way there!
wow awesome gravel riding, 2500 km must be long trip through norway, greeting new friend
Was the longest trip I've done so far and took about a month, but was amazing!
@@IslandRides But it worth it
Thanks for watching! If you're interested in learning more about my ride through Norway, my book about the trip is available on Amazon: shorturl.at/coqxG It includes notes about about tunnels, ferries, and camping in the wild, and a percentage of royalties is donated to the Norwegian Air Ambulance Foundation.
Thank you for your tips, you've done a rare thing in being inspiring (wow! it looks amazing) and informative (top camping tips) whilst remaining very practical (tunnel map) realistic (rain) and entertaining (great drone shots) thanks you have given me a lot to think about... 🚵♂️🌦️🏞️🏕️⛰️🤔
Thanks Andrew!
Late to the party, but a useful and nicely produced video. You were abit unlucky with the weather last summer, Western Norway is rainful, but normally the weather is somewhat better than what you experienced. If you ever considered doing this again in Norway, try starting on the other side of the mountain range, in eastern Norway, were there is a greater chance for drier and warmer summerweather. Still hope you had a nice time!
Although it rained most of the time, there were a few beautiful days towards the end, when I was in Andøya and Senja. Would love to spend some more time in Norway some day.
Awesome video Dave. Some super inspirational stuff!
Thanks Joe!
This is so helpfull, Thank you!
Glad it was helpful!
Very useful, thank you...wish to cycle eurovelo 1....
Thanks Zoran! Are you planning to cycle all of EuroVelo1? That would be amazing!
Nice👍 I am looking forward to watching next videos:)
Thanks Satoshi!
Really inspirating ! I have been hiking Norway several times, but not touring yet
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I'd love to do more hiking there!
Beautiful video
Thanks you!
Hi. Nice video. I must say you have been very unlucky with the weather. It's not normal with so much rain in June and July (22 out of 27 days). I'm from Norway and I have been cycling around in this country for many years - in all parts of the country, East, West, South and North. When I'm planning a longer cycle trip I prepare for maximum 50% of the days in rainy weather but it is always less.
Thanks Johnny. Yeah, it seems I was a bit unlucky with the weather. However, I still loved it there and would like to go back some day.
That thing on Trolltunga was scary 😃
It's alright if you don't look down!
thank you for sharing. This was very useful!
Thanks Thea! Glad it was helpful!
Great advice!
Thanks!
Really good video. I want to go on a bike trip in Norway next summer!
Thanks! Which part are you planning to go to?
@@IslandRides I'm planning to start in Bergen where I live and syckle to Vadsø, witch is in east Finnmark. My grandmother lives there, and we usaly take the plane to visit her, but now I'm planning to bike.
@@yvindhildonenteigland3279 Wow, sounds amazing!
Thanks, some great tips and information there. I'm going in July. And well done on the ride, that's a great achievement. Just some feedback on your editing. Your music is too loud over your voice. I found it really difficult to hear you. It would be much better if you cut the music while you are talking to the camera.
Thanks! Yes, this was the first video I made like this, and looking back now the music's clearly too loud 😅Have a great trip!
Very inspiring vid, one suggestion: look at the camera lenses, looking at the monitor is not engaging at all. Thanks for sharing
Thanks Adriana.
What section did you prefer? If I was to stay only 1 or 2 weeks..
Hey Valérie, Senja was probably my favourite place, so I'd probably head there and spend some time in Lofoten too.
Thank you for the Video! Where did you leave your bike when hiking?
Well, I took it with me to Trolltunga, but normally just locked it to something at the start of the trail and carried my valuables in a backpack!
@@IslandRides okay sounds good, I’m considering to do the same thing. Crime rate isn’t high in Norway anyways.
Nice video do you have a map of your trip?
Thanks Liam! Unfortunately, I don't have the whole route in one place, though the individual days are on Strava: www.strava.com/athletes/27611038
How did you cook in the rain? I'm looking for a tent with a big enough vestibule for cooking when it poors but I'm open for alternatives. Not really into draggin a tarp and setting it up everytime
Zpacks "Duplex" is a really nice tent if you can afford it. If not, id probably take a look at the much cheaper "Lunar Solo" tent from SixMoonDesigns. Both tents are very lightweight, and have a decent sized vestibules.
Hey love the video, whats the place at 10:28 ?
Thanks Paul! That's Hamnøy in Lofoten!
@@IslandRides Thanks👍
Awesome video! Do you have a link to the route that you took? Was thinking of doing south to north following a similar route in the summer! Thanks.
Thanks Stu! I don’t have the whole route saved anywhere unfortunately, though I logged all the rides on Strava, so you could check them out on there: www.strava.com/athletes/27611038
Route planning can be tricky in Norway because of all the mountains, fjords, and tunnels, but the tunnel map in the description above is really useful. In certain places, however, you can just follow one road for days, which makes thing pretty easy. E.g., the FV17 from Trondheim to Bodø.
Thanks mate! You're the first I've come across to pretty much do the whole route I was thinking of. Did you cook your own food along the way?
@@goob5568 I didn’t bring a stove with me, so just bought things I could eat raw-lots of bread and cheese, mostly! If you plan on cooking outside, you might also wanna think about bringing a head net as there are often massive hoards of midges!
What route are you thinking of doing?
Did you go during covid? I want to do the eurovelo route but I’m just concerned with covid restrictions
Nice, I think the eurovelo would be a great option. I was there in 2019, so just before covid luckily.
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Very good job .. Might wanna check my vlogs too, Check out my drone shots in Death valley USA and Lauterbrunnen Switzerland . I am pretty sure you will like it !! Cheers...
Very nice video, however the music overpowered your narrative....
Thanks Clarke. Will bear that in mind for future videos!
Music is too loud and doesn't add anything. Can't focus on the talk.
Muzakk on talking is not good....