@@stevebutler7156 As a kid at 12 years old I was into fishing, and read articles in the 'fishing papers' about (Coarse) fishing in Norway. I wrote an essay as instructed about 'The country I'd most like to visit' As it happened our Headmaster saw and read my story.....He said something like 'When you get there, you'll find there is lots more to Norway than the fishing' 🙂 He was in the Tank Regiment in WWII and ran a very tough school .....He had the most beautiful Italic handwriting I have ever seen. 🙂
Have a great trip Steve!! 😊 When you go Back fram Rysstad to Kristiansand, make sure to take a different way than the way you go up. You will be in some of the best MC area of Norway. Dont miss out by taking the same road twise 😊
Good man, I found your video very useful, thank you. Did 5 weeks around Europe last year, after cancer treatment and now booked Turkey and back to the UK and Scottish Highlands after that. I’m ex UK, currently living in BC Canada. Keep them coming when you feel inspired mate.
Well done on shedding the timber Steve, being fitter on the bike will help with the time in the saddle. I was only looking at planning a Norway trip on the Tiger earlier this week, so can't wait to see the vids. I hear in 2026 the Newcastle to Norway ferry will operate again!! Safe travels. 🐅 Tim
Hi Steve, been a few years but have just caught up with you again. I went from Portstewart, N. Ireland to Norway last June, travelled over to Newcastle/Amsterdam ferry then same as you to Hirtshalls. I then travelled overnight to Bergen and went from there to Bodo for another ferry to Lofoten islands, then back home via Sweden and Finland. 4300 miles in 17 days, best trip ever. Pity you didn’t get up to Lofoten, you would not have wanted to leave! Thanks for reminding me how wonderful Norway is, look forward to watching your next adventure. Best, Mark
Hi Mark that sounded like a fantastic trip. I was pretty maxed out on the time I could take off, especially without the better half. Definitely will return 😃👍
Bye Oxford rubber roll,it isy to put on the tank, protect the painting of the tank, save it from scratces mark from the staps on your tank if you use this - Have a blast in my contry !
Hey Steve, you can catch a ferry from Eemshaven (North of Groninden,Holland) straight to Kristiansand, Norway. Cut out all that grinding to get to Norway ,well worth it, cheaper than the petrol to get there and save a day or so on traveling...
Welcome to Norway, looking forward to following your trip.☺ If I were to offer a tip, it would be to be a little flexible on which route you take when you arrive in Kristiansand, follow the good weather ahead to force a trip west. And of course take a day or 3 extra! Good trip!
Well done on weight loss Steve 💪.. Your trip looks fantastic, Can't wait to see your adventure unfold, have a great time mate!... Safe travels... 👍🤟🤟🍻🍻🍻🤟🤟
Great video Steve, can’t believe I’ve only just discovered you but it’s a brilliant discovery. Really looking forward to Part 2 of your trip mate. Take care & ride safely xx
Twice-a-day actially, ferry from L. To Lauvik - and then Stavanger leaves L. 08:10 and 15:10, according to timetable-app EnTur ! Then you could make a drive to Kristiansand along the coast when going back !
Thanks yes Had a bit of time off, I actually twisted my knee in the car park just before I set off up Pendle Hill. Spilt a hot coffee whilst driving, and slipped and fell out of the van. It wasnt a good day said to myself just go home you will be safer... saving that one for Halloween I think 😂
Enjoy Steve . Great to do something you you’ve been wanting to do for years . The bike,s looking sweet. I’d probably have to make a video myself if I was away for 9 days , I’d be talking to myself otherwise, loose the plot a bit ..
Thanks John, If Im honest I rather enjoy my own company... and you always get a chat with somebody out there. Its weird but making a vid is kind of like not being on your own anyway.... hard to explain 😅
I'm doing the same, for the first time this year but for the like 7th time totally since I discovered the absolute beautiful and spectacular nature in Norway. I will go on Thursday 25th and are back in Gothenburg the 28th of May. I know I have much shorter distance to Norway but I really think you should in some way have prioritized to see much more of Norway! You will not even go to the midwestern part called Vestlandet where there are unlimited miles of amazing roads 😉
Hi Marcus yes really looking forward to it but have nine days max... my planned route I thought about a lot. I have a feeling after this trip I will return as often as i can.
Hey Steve I’m really looking forward to seeing this trip, I love your videos and you’ve inspired me to wild camp on my bike. I’m off round Scotland in July for a 5 day 1200mile trip with Steak 🥩 😆 From Sunny Saddleworth which is not to far from you. I’ll be on my Yamaha FZ800. Good luck, I’ve traveled a large portion of the Baltic region and loved every part Kind regards James
hi steve great to see you back mate and looking good and healthy .this is going to be a fantastic trip and we are looking forward to seeing your adventure.[just informed wife ].so take care mate and let the adventure start .old dave
Hi. I have just noticed your video and become a subscriber👍from Rysstad to Lysebotn please look out for 🐑sheep, if they stand in the driveway they don’t move. Drive carefully and have fun 😁
Hello Steve I’ve subscribed and am looking forward to your adventures as I want to ride Norway in 2024 but as I live in Sweden it’s not quite as many miles as you will be doing so I wish you all the best ride safe . Ps Norway is very expensive so don’t be surprised by how much stuff costs , and take good rain gear your need it 😂
Thanks Nigel for subbing, much appreciated. I think I'm prepared for the expensive bit 😬weather is looking pretty good for when im going....but they could be wrong....normally are. wet weather gear packed.
Dont worry, Thea take debet- and creder-cards everywhere in NORWAY - have a Nice trip to Lysebotn. By-the-way there is a ferry from L. to Stavanger once every dag !
Enjoyed the Video sorry I not been on here for a while nice to watch your videos I appreciate the effort in making them you always inspire me thanks Steve
Thanks Pal, no worries. You get out more than me by a long shot. Have you thought about doing some vids. Would be interesting to know how you find and get to your great spots. All the best Steve 👍
Hi Chris after mentioning about the GHIC card, I have found out from a viewer that it doesn't cover Norway.. I also have extensive travel insurance with health care just in case. Macclesfield were neighbours.
@@stevebutler7156 yes I saw that Norway wasn’t covered on the form , I am planning a Spain trip on my Africa twin , Yep neighbours I served my apprenticeship in hazel grove and attended Stockport college ( well the nelson quite a bit )
Nice 1 Steve, don't know how I missed this, something to watch now and catch up on, you are so organised! 3 questions, how did you lose the weight and what tyres are those and were they good?
Hi Steve, i am very envious of you doing your trip, i have looked, but that's as far as it went. Now, watching your videos has given me a pust. Have you got your route on a GPX file? If so would bw willing to share it with me? Thanks. EH
Great video Steve. I've just done a tour of Europe with my mate but I'm planning on doing solo tours next as I'll probably enjoy it more and your video has been useful, especially with the health care card which I've now applied fir, something I should have got before I done the tour but thankfully I didn't need any medical attention lol. All the best, Sean
Thanks for watching your to blame for me wanting to go to Lysebotn absolutely fantastic videography. I applaud your hard work. I’ve recently subscribed to you. Really looking forward to this trip. Looks like I’m in for good weather I think as well 😎👍 ATB Steve
Fantastic trip! A little note: Pulpit Rock isn't at Kjerag. It's further in the fjord (north side). Kjerag is the place with a rock lodged in the cliffside. I live not too far from there and know it well. I've walked the mountain many times. Your ride north from Kristiansand is very beautiful. I drove that route about a month ago. Enjoy the ride!!
@@stevebutler7156 Probably lower now, but there will still be snow around. Enjoy the ride! I've never gone down the hairpins to Lysebotn. Believe it or not, they organize bicycle race up that road every year. Mind boggling.
I really think you should use the opportunity to go further north in Norway and explore more of the fjords and do the Trollstigen road etc!!..... But I suppose you've already left now!....
Not leaving until Saturday, pretty much booked all my route. Only got the nine days would love to go up all the way north. Maybe on another trip hopefully 😎👍
Hi I was, but changed my mind. Denmark and Norway have these great Camping Huts on sites... relatively inexpensive the time I'm going. Plus when I booked there was still snow up where I'm heading so decided on the easier option.. and less to carry.
We did Norway last year and live Manchester area like you , our journey was , hull to Rotterdam then ride to north of Holland and catch emshaven to Kristiansand in the afternoon. It’s a new ferry crossing and saves mega motorway miles . Just a thought . All the best .
Ah well all booked now, a few people have mentioned this now. Originally I was going to to across and up through Sweden then back down through Denmark... But for time allowed i plumped for this route. All about the journey 👍
Hi not sure on this one to be honest, my exhaust not really that loud, so I never gave it a thought. Only saw one copper on the way out of Kristiansand 👍
Your video reminded me i need to renew my health card. Just applied online and states the global health card is not valid in norway iceland and lichtenstein, you need seperate travel insurance mate. 👍
@@stevebutler7156 It was more for other viewers benefit as you were covered. Who do you use for travel insurance I have always just risked it but really should get some. Looking forward to the next instalments 👍
Surprised you chose the Harwich ferry and didn't save yourself a mint going down to Kent for Folkestone tunnel /Dover ferries. The ride from Calais is not far to Hook of Holland. Much much cheaper and quicker when you factor in the long overnight ferry. Dover is a 2.5 hour ride from Harwich 😮 I think you can ride to Holland in about 2 hours from Calais. The gap between Hawich and Holland is very wide compared to 21 mile distance of channel tunnel. The Honda CB500X will be a perfect mount for the task in hand. Edit - BMW 😮 What was I thinking.
yes it is a bit more expensive, just didn't fancy the extra slog up from France. I will be doing about 360 miles from hook of Holland to top of Germany on that day. just fancied seeing what an overnight ferry would be like.
I'm making the same trip but a little different. We get the same ferry to the hook of Holland, but we then get another ferry from Eden Germany to Kristiansand we leave home Friday night and land in Norway Sunday morning
Have a great trip, It was a bit of a slog through Netherlands, Germany and Denmark might do it that way next time. How much did the Emden to Kristiansand cost you?
@@stevebutler7156 i leave on the 30th and return on the 22nd so hoping to pick up some tips. we plan to head straight to Nordkapp and then spend time coming down the coast road
Avoid circumnavigating Hamburg like the plague. Take the ferry across the River Elbe west of Hamburg. It will be the best 5€ you ever spent. Have a great trip🤠
The uk health card doesn’t give you the same cover as the UK. It brings down the cost in some countries, some stuff is free, but it isn’t valid in countries like Norway and such. Always make sure you have travel insurance or you could end up with a big medical bill.
Welcome back, Was wondering what had happened to you. Well done on shifting some weight. It's gotta to be good for being comfortable on and riding your bike. You might try intermittent fasting which many people now do eg RichyVida. You eat say in a 6 hour window but fast the other 18 hours just have plain tea, coffee or water. it cleanses your body as your body get rid of all the toxins and old cells and tissues. I tend to eat in a window 5pm - 8pm but low carb no sugar. I do resistance training as well - stretching a bit of weights. It keeps me slim and strong. Means I can ride my bike for longer all day comfort. Very few aches and pains. Cut out all he processed crap foods if you are eating any pies, pizzas, bread, breakfast cereals, oats grains and eat proper food meat eggs oily fish sardines mackerel lots of leafy greens broccoli brussel sprouts, salads, avocados, tomatoes, beetroot, pumpkin seeds. If you are going to eat carbs then new potatoes. Stay away from sugary fruit as well like bananas, pineapples, mangoes. Berries are ok, blueberries, raspberries and strawberries. You want to keep your blood sugar levels at moderate levels, not have huge spikes caused by eating sugar and carbs. Anyway way less of the diet stuff. Did you know there is now a ferry from Eemshaven in Holland to Kristiansand in Norway? Saves riding up through Germany and Denmark. Norway is stunning. Be sure to pack your wet weather gear. Have a great trip.
That looks like one awesome tour! Have a safe trip! Looking forward to see the videos of this one!
Thanks Paul, Yes really looking forward to it.
@@stevebutler7156 As a kid at 12 years old I was into fishing, and read articles in the 'fishing papers' about (Coarse) fishing in Norway. I wrote an essay as instructed about 'The country I'd most like to visit' As it happened our Headmaster saw and read my story.....He said something like 'When you get there, you'll find there is lots more to Norway than the fishing' 🙂 He was in the Tank Regiment in WWII and ran a very tough school .....He had the most beautiful Italic handwriting I have ever seen. 🙂
Have a great trip Steve!! 😊 When you go Back fram Rysstad to Kristiansand, make sure to take a different way than the way you go up. You will be in some of the best MC area of Norway. Dont miss out by taking the same road twise 😊
Thanks Kristian was thinking about this yes... ATB Steve
Good man, I found your video very useful, thank you. Did 5 weeks around Europe last year, after cancer treatment and now booked Turkey and back to the UK and Scottish Highlands after that. I’m ex UK, currently living in BC Canada. Keep them coming when you feel inspired mate.
Thank you 👍
Have a great trip Steve , been following for a while, look forward to the vlogs, best of luck to you.
Looking forward to seeing videos of this trip, have a wonderful time! Enjoy 😉
Thanks Luke stay tuned 👍
Good luck, mate, and looking forward to following your adventure. That's a lot of miles in a short time 😂
I've turned green with jealousy, lol .. i have always wanted to go to Norway. Looking forward to watching these vids. Have a great time.
Thanks for commenting, Saturday cant come quick enough now 😀👍
Sounds fantastic. Looking forward to updates!
Thanks hope it will be stay tuned. 😃👍
Loved your camping with the bike sketches! This looks great! Glad to see you on air! Hey from Wales!
Thanks Phil, yes I hope its going to be a great trip.
Great to see you back on two wheels have a great trip
Looking forward to seeing more videos
Thanks Paul, yes a few bike vids to come this year.
Nice to see you back on the bike Steve. Have an epic adventure, looking forward to seeing the video's. Ride safe.
Thanks Anthony I will do.
Wow. Losing a stone is heck of an achievement. Good for you. Looking forward to following the trip.
Thanks Nick, yes been a bit of a struggle, I`m missing cakes and pies 😋
Nice one Steve. Looking forward to seeing your adventure. Norway is a beautiful country! 😀🇳🇴🏍️
Thanks Dave.
Really hope you enjoy your trip I will follow you looking forward to seeing your videos
Thanks Steven stay tuned 😀
Well done on shedding the timber Steve, being fitter on the bike will help with the time in the saddle. I was only looking at planning a Norway trip on the Tiger earlier this week, so can't wait to see the vids. I hear in 2026 the Newcastle to Norway ferry will operate again!! Safe travels.
🐅 Tim
Thanks Tim, yes well chuffed about losing my stone, feel better for it. Hope that ferry does open up again.
Hi Steve, been a few years but have just caught up with you again. I went from Portstewart, N. Ireland to Norway last June, travelled over to Newcastle/Amsterdam ferry then same as you to Hirtshalls. I then travelled overnight to Bergen and went from there to Bodo for another ferry to Lofoten islands, then back home via Sweden and Finland. 4300 miles in 17 days, best trip ever. Pity you didn’t get up to Lofoten, you would not have wanted to leave! Thanks for reminding me how wonderful Norway is, look forward to watching your next adventure. Best, Mark
Hi Mark that sounded like a fantastic trip. I was pretty maxed out on the time I could take off, especially without the better half. Definitely will return 😃👍
Bye Oxford rubber roll,it isy to put on the tank, protect the painting of the tank, save it from scratces mark from the staps on your tank if you use this - Have a blast in my contry !
Thanks Rune looking forward to visiting.
Enjoy your trip pal Norway looks Epic Take care 👍
Will do, looking forward to it 👍
Safe journey mate looks brilliant, looking forward to your videos 👍
Thank you
Good luck Steve; have a great trip and stay safe 👍
Thanks Mark, will do 👍
Great to see you back and looking forward to seeing your new adventure, I've a lot of family in Norway so this has an added interest to me 👍👍
Thanks Christian I hope I can do it justice for you 👍
@@stevebutler7156 I've no doubt that it will be great just like all your others 👍
Best of luck really looking forward to watching your journey ~ Stay safe !
Thank you cant wait to set off now.
Looking forward to the video(s) Steve👍
Thanks Keith Me too 👍
Enjoy and ride safe, really looking forward to watching
Thanks Matthew.
Take it easy Steve! Hope you have an amazing trip mate. Enjoy it. Im off to Spain this year for my first overseas bike trip. Best of luck with it.
Thankyou, have a great trip to Spain..
Hey Steve, you can catch a ferry from Eemshaven (North of Groninden,Holland) straight to Kristiansand, Norway.
Cut out all that grinding to get to Norway ,well worth it, cheaper than the petrol to get there and save a day or so on traveling...
Thanks for the tip 👍
Welcome to Norway, looking forward to following your trip.☺
If I were to offer a tip, it would be to be a little flexible on which route you take when you arrive in Kristiansand, follow the good weather ahead to force a trip west. And of course take a day or 3 extra! Good trip!
Thankyou for the tip much appreciated.
Well done on weight loss Steve 💪..
Your trip looks fantastic, Can't wait to see your adventure unfold, have a great time mate!... Safe travels... 👍🤟🤟🍻🍻🍻🤟🤟
Thank you.... Yes im really looking forward to it and quite excited about getting going now.... ATB Steve
Great video Steve, can’t believe I’ve only just discovered you but it’s a brilliant discovery. Really looking forward to Part 2 of your trip mate.
Take care & ride safely xx
Thanks Mark it’s up and rolling now. 😃👍
Looking forward to it bud. Safe travels.
Twice-a-day actially, ferry from L. To Lauvik - and then Stavanger leaves L. 08:10 and 15:10, according to timetable-app EnTur ! Then you could make a drive to Kristiansand along the coast when going back !
isn’t half the fun the planning? making lists, plans and dreams. Have a great trip!
It Is yes I quite enjoy that aspect. Thankyou I will.
Hi Steve, I live in Burnley and climb up Pendle Hill often I’m a camping biker myself, good to see you back at it.
Thanks yes Had a bit of time off, I actually twisted my knee in the car park just before I set off up Pendle Hill. Spilt a hot coffee whilst driving, and slipped and fell out of the van. It wasnt a good day said to myself just go home you will be safer... saving that one for Halloween I think 😂
Enjoy Steve . Great to do something you you’ve been wanting to do for years . The bike,s looking sweet.
I’d probably have to make a video myself if I was away for 9 days , I’d be talking to myself otherwise, loose the plot a bit ..
Thanks John, If Im honest I rather enjoy my own company... and you always get a chat with somebody out there. Its weird but making a vid is kind of like not being on your own anyway.... hard to explain 😅
I'm doing the same, for the first time this year but for the like 7th time totally since I discovered the absolute beautiful and spectacular nature in Norway. I will go on Thursday 25th and are back in Gothenburg the 28th of May. I know I have much shorter distance to Norway but I really think you should in some way have prioritized to see much more of Norway! You will not even go to the midwestern part called Vestlandet where there are unlimited miles of amazing roads 😉
Hi Marcus yes really looking forward to it but have nine days max... my planned route I thought about a lot. I have a feeling after this trip I will return as often as i can.
Hey Steve I’m really looking forward to seeing this trip, I love your videos and you’ve inspired me to wild camp on my bike. I’m off round Scotland in July for a 5
day 1200mile trip with Steak 🥩 😆
From Sunny Saddleworth which is not to far from you. I’ll be on my
Yamaha FZ800. Good luck, I’ve traveled a large portion of the Baltic region and loved every part
Kind regards
James
Have a fantastic trip James, cant beat a wild camp in Scotland.. beware the midge tho. wack em with the steak 😂
Nice one Steve looks like an adventure in the making! Ride safe. Dan 👍
Always looking for my next Adventure, thanks Dan.
hi steve great to see you back mate and looking good and healthy .this is going to be a fantastic trip and we are looking forward to seeing your adventure.[just informed wife ].so take care mate and let the adventure start .old dave
Thanks Dave, yes feeling better for what I’ve been doing lately. Good to have lost the pounds. Roll on Saturday 😃👍
Enjoy your adventure, Stephen What bike are you doing on? 🏍️🏍️🏍️👍
Hi. I have just noticed your video and become a subscriber👍from Rysstad to Lysebotn please look out for 🐑sheep, if they stand in the driveway they don’t move. Drive carefully and have fun 😁
Thanks for the Tip Geir, I’m really looking forward to riding over there, I will be in Norway 🇳🇴 tomorrow 😎😃👍
Welcome 😁
Hello Steve I’ve subscribed and am looking forward to your adventures as I want to ride Norway in 2024 but as I live in Sweden it’s not quite as many miles as you will be doing so I wish you all the best ride safe . Ps Norway is very expensive so don’t be surprised by how much stuff costs , and take good rain gear your need it 😂
Thanks Nigel for subbing, much appreciated. I think I'm prepared for the expensive bit 😬weather is looking pretty good for when im going....but they could be wrong....normally are. wet weather gear packed.
Dont worry, Thea take debet- and creder-cards everywhere in NORWAY - have a Nice trip to Lysebotn. By-the-way there is a ferry from L. to Stavanger once every dag !
Thanks for the Tips Per.
Enjoyed the Video sorry I not been on here for a while nice to watch your videos I appreciate the effort in making them you always inspire me thanks Steve
Thanks Pal, no worries. You get out more than me by a long shot. Have you thought about doing some vids. Would be interesting to know how you find and get to your great spots. All the best Steve 👍
Great to see a new video Steve. Hope you have an awesome trip
Thanks Andy, as it happens just got back. Vids will be up fairly soon. Takes me a bit to make em 😂👍 The trip was Awesome yes Thankyou 👍
Wondered when the bike trips would start again! Van is great but live the bike! Safe trip!
Thanks 👍
Very good was that , just filled in the application for the health card on the strength of it, hello from Macclesfield 👍
Hi Chris after mentioning about the GHIC card, I have found out from a viewer that it doesn't cover Norway.. I also have extensive travel insurance with health care just in case. Macclesfield were neighbours.
@@stevebutler7156 yes I saw that Norway wasn’t covered on the form , I am planning a Spain trip on my Africa twin ,
Yep neighbours I served my apprenticeship in hazel grove and attended Stockport college ( well the nelson quite a bit )
Harwich = Harridge 😂
Pronounced the same as the northern location you referred to.
Stay safe and ride carefully. Looking forward to updates. 😅
Was going to say the same lol
@@garyquye3636 😆 takes a couple of shandy drinking southerners to sort those pesky northerners out eh.
@@ExMAB4 😂
Will do, my pronunciation can be a bit shite at times.... best not have a go at Danish or Norwegian 😂
Nice 1 Steve, don't know how I missed this, something to watch now and catch up on, you are so organised!
3 questions, how did you lose the weight and what tyres are those and were they good?
Hi did a bit of hiking gym and watched my calories. The tyres are Bridgestone battlax adventure think the number is A41. Great tyres 👍
Hi Steve, i am very envious of you doing your trip, i have looked, but that's as far as it went. Now, watching your videos has given me a pust. Have you got your route on a GPX file? If so would bw willing to share it with me? Thanks. EH
Hi no sorry but I think on the beginning of the vid I show the route, 👍
Great video Steve. I've just done a tour of Europe with my mate but I'm planning on doing solo tours next as I'll probably enjoy it more and your video has been useful, especially with the health care card which I've now applied fir, something I should have got before I done the tour but thankfully I didn't need any medical attention lol. All the best, Sean
Have a great trip Sean, thanks for watching 👍
@@stevebutler7156 thanks Steve
Really looking forward to seeing this one mate, ride safe out there!!
Thanks Paul Will do 👍
Good luck with your trip steve
Thanks Mike 👍
Hope you will have luck with the weather 👏🏻🔥 long trip but the Lysebotn is really worth it! Ride safe mate, cheers from Norway 🇳🇴
Thanks for watching your to blame for me wanting to go to Lysebotn absolutely fantastic videography. I applaud your hard work. I’ve recently subscribed to you. Really looking forward to this trip. Looks like I’m in for good weather I think as well 😎👍 ATB Steve
@@stevebutler7156 Haha, it’s my fault, well… let’s hope you will thank me after the trip is done then 😂 Cheers
@@tshansen Thank you 👍
Hy, why do you not catch the ferry from Emshaven? Its very closer as Kristiansand!
Ifyou take the ferry from Lysebotn to Lauvik…. You Will pass by the PulpitRock (Prekestolen) about halfway to Lauvik !
good luck and well done for losing a stone ,not easy!
Thanks Steve
Looks like a great trip. Safe travels. (Sweden next time? :) )
Sweden ain't Norway 😊
@@MarkJames61 for sure. Sweden is gravel and forest paradise.
If I’d have had more time I would’ve come back that way 👍
Fantastic trip! A little note: Pulpit Rock isn't at Kjerag. It's further in the fjord (north side). Kjerag is the place with a rock lodged in the cliffside. I live not too far from there and know it well. I've walked the mountain many times. Your ride north from Kristiansand is very beautiful. I drove that route about a month ago. Enjoy the ride!!
Thanks Phil do you know if the road to Lysebotn is open
@@stevebutler7156 It was opened the 20th of May.
@@phildivalerio Thanks Phil, has the road still go the snow walls on it the one from Rysstad ?
@@stevebutler7156 Probably lower now, but there will still be snow around. Enjoy the ride! I've never gone down the hairpins to Lysebotn. Believe it or not, they organize bicycle race up that road every year. Mind boggling.
I really think you should use the opportunity to go further north in Norway and explore more of the fjords and do the Trollstigen road etc!!.....
But I suppose you've already left now!....
Not leaving until Saturday, pretty much booked all my route. Only got the nine days would love to go up all the way north. Maybe on another trip hopefully 😎👍
Good luck Steve. Always fancied this trip myself. Are you taking tent?
Hi I was, but changed my mind. Denmark and Norway have these great Camping Huts on sites... relatively inexpensive the time I'm going. Plus when I booked there was still snow up where I'm heading so decided on the easier option.. and less to carry.
@@stevebutler7156 fair enough have a great trip.
Good luck on your trip!
Thanks Aaron
That bike looks massive for an 850, happy travels
It is a big ol bike from the front view.... I love it loads of weather protection, great tank range and a hell of a lot cheaper than the 1250.
@@stevebutler7156 I have the F900 XR, cracking little bike but not the comfiest after a couple of hours in the saddle.
Have you ever done anything like this before Steve? Stay safe out there and we will follow you!
Thanks Sue yes a few times before... never in Denmark and Norway tho.
We did Norway last year and live Manchester area like you , our journey was , hull to Rotterdam then ride to north of Holland and catch emshaven to Kristiansand in the afternoon.
It’s a new ferry crossing and saves mega motorway miles .
Just a thought .
All the best .
how much did the ferry cost?
@@geedee4 £137.50
@@johnchalker2915 thanks … pleasantly surprised at that price. Cheers bud!
Ah well all booked now, a few people have mentioned this now. Originally I was going to to across and up through Sweden then back down through Denmark... But for time allowed i plumped for this route. All about the journey 👍
Just watch speed limit in Holland is only 60mph or 100kph now it’s very tedious for a long stint .
All the best Steve & ride safe back safer .looking forward to the videos
Thanks, will do!
Great video! What are the laws for aftermarket exhausts in Norway? Do motorcyclists get pulled over a lot in Norway?
Hi not sure on this one to be honest, my exhaust not really that loud, so I never gave it a thought. Only saw one copper on the way out of Kristiansand 👍
I’ll look forward to this Steve, Ride safe mate. The port of Harwich is pronounced Harich if that makes sense! Lol
Thanks Pill, Harich yes thanks 😊 👍
Your video reminded me i need to renew my health card. Just applied online and states the global health card is not valid in norway iceland and lichtenstein, you need seperate travel insurance mate. 👍
Aah must check that, I have got a really extensive Travel insurance as well, just in case with healthcare. Thanks for pointing this out Iain 👍
@@stevebutler7156 It was more for other viewers benefit as you were covered. Who do you use for travel insurance I have always just risked it but really should get some. Looking forward to the next instalments 👍
Surprised you chose the Harwich ferry and didn't save yourself a mint going down to Kent for Folkestone tunnel /Dover ferries. The ride from Calais is not far to Hook of Holland. Much much cheaper and quicker when you factor in the long overnight ferry. Dover is a 2.5 hour ride from Harwich 😮 I think you can ride to Holland in about 2 hours from Calais. The gap between Hawich and Holland is very wide compared to 21 mile distance of channel tunnel. The Honda CB500X will be a perfect mount for the task in hand.
Edit - BMW 😮 What was I thinking.
yes it is a bit more expensive, just didn't fancy the extra slog up from France. I will be doing about 360 miles from hook of Holland to top of Germany on that day. just fancied seeing what an overnight ferry would be like.
@@stevebutler7156 Thanks for reply. Looking forward to see your progress 😊
I'm making the same trip but a little different. We get the same ferry to the hook of Holland, but we then get another ferry from Eden Germany to Kristiansand we leave home Friday night and land in Norway Sunday morning
Have a great trip, It was a bit of a slog through Netherlands, Germany and Denmark might do it that way next time. How much did the Emden to Kristiansand cost you?
@@stevebutler7156 I believe it was about £900 for both ferries. It might have been just over that
I'm looking forward to watching your films now
@@Hutchys-Adventure-Tours Thanks for the info much appreciated. I’ve nearly finished my first episode. 👍
@@stevebutler7156 i leave on the 30th and return on the 22nd so hoping to pick up some tips. we plan to head straight to Nordkapp and then spend time coming down the coast road
@@Hutchys-Adventure-Tours That will be a brilliant trip👍
Safe trip pal 🏍💨💨
Thankyou 👍
Hi Steve, you may want to change the GB to a UK sticker on your number plate. So petty but some board traffic cop might have a go
Thanks for the tip Irish.
Great video really enjoyed it and the port is pronounced HARICH the W is silent as far as I know 😂
Good to know!
Don’t ride through the middle of Hamburg.Instead there is a small car ferry further west crossing the river Elbe.Quicker and better route.
What's your mileage on your bike, and how many miles is your trip,? Cheers
Hi Dermot it’s done 5500 miles before I left the other, on return add about another 2000 ish to it 👍
@@stevebutler7156 keep safe bud god bless
@@dermotleeson5290 Thankyou I’m just sailing across to Norway 🇳🇴 as I type 😎👍
Avoid circumnavigating Hamburg like the plague. Take the ferry across the River Elbe west of Hamburg. It will be the best 5€ you ever spent. Have a great trip🤠
This! Take the ferry from Wischhafen to Glückstadt. Saves a little over 100km and takes only about 25 minutes.
congrats on the weight loss buddy, glad your back at it
Thanks Gaz
The uk health card doesn’t give you the same cover as the UK. It brings down the cost in some countries, some stuff is free, but it isn’t valid in countries like Norway and such. Always make sure you have travel insurance or you could end up with a big medical bill.
Yep all prepared 👍
Give it socks brother
Sounds fucking amazing. I want to do my bike test.. I want a triumph tiger 😊
BEWARE OF THE RAIN...
been looking at the long range weather forecast seems I'm going to be lucky, but if not got the gear.
I agree, you seem to have picked the perfect week weatherwise 👍
brrr..
Have a great trip steve
Safe riding
Thanks Patrick
Welcome back, Was wondering what had happened to you. Well done on shifting some weight. It's gotta to be good for being comfortable on and riding your bike. You might try intermittent fasting which many people now do eg RichyVida. You eat say in a 6 hour window but fast the other 18 hours just have plain tea, coffee or water. it cleanses your body as your body get rid of all the toxins and old cells and tissues. I tend to eat in a window 5pm - 8pm but low carb no sugar. I do resistance training as well - stretching a bit of weights. It keeps me slim and strong. Means I can ride my bike for longer all day comfort. Very few aches and pains. Cut out all he processed crap foods if you are eating any pies, pizzas, bread, breakfast cereals, oats grains and eat proper food meat eggs oily fish sardines mackerel lots of leafy greens broccoli brussel sprouts, salads, avocados, tomatoes, beetroot, pumpkin seeds. If you are going to eat carbs then new potatoes. Stay away from sugary fruit as well like bananas, pineapples, mangoes. Berries are ok, blueberries, raspberries and strawberries. You want to keep your blood sugar levels at moderate levels, not have huge spikes caused by eating sugar and carbs.
Anyway way less of the diet stuff. Did you know there is now a ferry from Eemshaven in Holland to Kristiansand in Norway? Saves riding up through Germany and Denmark.
Norway is stunning. Be sure to pack your wet weather gear.
Have a great trip.
Thanks for all the info very much appreciated 👍