EP.1 CYCLING NORWAY'S WEST COAST
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- čas přidán 26. 12. 2020
- The full force of the west coast climate greeted me as I left Stavanger heading north to Bergen. Three days of rain and cold weather was a wake-up call to how tough this coastline can be. But we persevered and were treated to beautiful views as we road into Norway's prettiest town, Bergen.
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11:37 I talk to the cows too! And sometimes, they say hi back! :D
You're a warrior! I cannot imagine the desperate cycling 80km in the north in a rainy day
It was a horrible day on the bike! The sort of day you question why you ride 😆
I did the same cycle in the mid 1990s. Good to relive it. Thanks.
I feel your pain... I was on a bike packing tour. Day 8 thought I had got to my destination ..Had a beer ,coffee and a bacon buttie. Then realised I had another 11 miles to go all uphill..mentally I had switched off and those 11 miles were so hard.. it makes you appreciate the good days. You do what you have to do.. At times touring is more mental than physical.... Great video's. Really like your editing style. Top stuff.
Thanks for your feedback Rob, I completely agree, touring is way more mental than physical.
Planning to do oslo to bergen this summer - really appreciate this video thanks
I’ve watched several of your videos, and it’s fun to see you ride on several of the same roads as I’ve ridden, and ones I plan to ride. I grew up on Bømlo, so it was extra special to see a few shots from there 😊
Nice to hear Francis, safe travels with your rides this year 🚴🏻♂️☀️
Tough tour 🚴🏋️
I was thinking about Stavanger to Bergen, after doing Tvedestrand to Stavanger on my e-trike. Not too sure after watching that video. I generally wait for better weather, though.
Hard not to love all of your videos. And feel your pain in some of them. Lol.
Do you speak Norwegian? And work there, like in country?
beautiful journey, beautiful video! Norway is on my wishlist
Love the videos Matthew, I'd like to see a bit more detail, camping set up, bike set up, what's in your bags and how you fuel yourself over these big rides. Thanks for your content. 👍🏻
Thanks for your feedback Jonny this is really good to know,. I’m going to make a number of practical videos for fellow cyclists which will cover what you wrote. Hopefully have these posted during this winter.
@@matthewnorway cheers, is your Strava public? I'd love to see the rides you do on there.
www.strava.com/athletes/33807517
That looked a tough ride chasing all ferries and tunnels.
Thank you for sharing your adventures! and congrats on the super cool edits!
I hope you get more thumbs up you deserve it. Happy new year.
Thanks so much Theo, all the best for 2021!
Some great film footage mate…
Many thanks :)
Hi Matthew, love your videos ! As I am moving to Stavanger soon, I am finding a lot of inspiration and tips for my first bikepacking trips ! I may contact you when I am there to get more info if you don't mind ;)
Appreciate your feedback Olivier! Good luck with your move to Stavanger it’s a beautiful city. I’m happy to answer questions in the comments section but at present I’m unavailable to provide more detailed individual advice. However, I’ll be posting more practical videos in coming months that I hope will provide lots of great info for people who want to cycle in Norway.
Hi 🤗! I'm wondering what your recommendations are for such rainy weather regarding clothing, layering, materials etc... Is the main goal to stay dry or at least warm (even if wet)? I'm an experienced hiker and I've learned to handle rainy days, but I'm a total beginner in bikepacking and I'm trying to figure out how to prepare for rainy days on a bike! I would really appreciate the point of view from someone as experienced as you. Thank you for the amazing and inspiring content on your CZcams channel!
cyclenorway.com/clothing/
Awesome video! What's the name of the song playing in the background in the beginning of the video? Thanks!
Great video, keep it coming. How do you like the hoover bar on your Canyon? Myself I have a Grail AL but thinking to get me a SL, more comfort in that bar in your opinon?
Many thanks Johan! I like the hoover bar design it's original and innovative but unsure how much extra comfort it creates. The only way of really knowing is to ride both the AL and SL and compare. Overall the bike's handling and geometry are superb. I will be publishing a review of the bike in the coming weeks :).
Great Vid! I'm planning a similar trip. How long did your trip take and how far did you cycle each day? What's the deal with booking the ferries...can you pay for them when you turn up or is it pre booked....Is there an app or website for them? I'm undecided whether to cycle from Oslo to Bergen of from kristiansand to Bergen. Any advice would be very appreciated. Thank you
Oslo to Bergen more of an adventure but a lot more climbing. 90% of ferries are free. Pay on board the ones that aren't. 120km a day.
@@matthewnorway thank you!
Amazing! Im planning this route for next summer. I am trying to figure out how to deal with the rain. I guess there is no other chance but to get completely soaked right?
Are you happy with the Apidura bags? Thank you for sharing your adventures! and congrats on the super cool edits!
Hi Marcos, thanks for your kind words! Yes, getting wet in Norway is part of cycling but you’ll hopefully get plenty of good days as well. Personally if the weather turns bad I reduce my distance for the day and avoid wild camping. A lot of the campsites in Norway will have drying rooms for cyclists/hikers and if you have the budget (€46-75) book a small cabin (most campsites have them). I will do a video on my bikepacking set up. Avoid the Apidura front handlebar bag but the others are good.
Grate Matthew! Looks like an epic ride. Are you planing something for the spring 2021?
I'm planning a big trip over the mountains but will need to wait for the roads to open (usually mid June). I would like to cycle to Copenhagen in May but we'll see what happens with Covid.
@@matthewnorway Nice. To Copenhagen via Sweden, or via Kristiansand? The old road from Oslo to Kristiansand «gamle sørlandske» are just great to ride. Almost no traffic and good quality tarmac.
@@Andersensindre Thanks for the info! The plan was via Sweden and take the Copenhagen ferry back. But I could do the loop and return via Kristiansand as you mention.
Hello again! I'm planning (lockdown permitting) an Oslo - Bergen or Oslo Stavanger bike trip this summer. I've watched both your videos and can't decide which to opt for. I'm a fairly experienced 'bikepacker' - if you had to choose one which would you suggest?
Such a tough question to answer. You have quieter roads heading to Stavanger but the climbing is steeper and more intense over the mountains. The Bergen trip includes the famous off-road Rallarvegen which is epic (but be aware that might not open until mid July if the winter snowfall is high). If I was you I would cycle to Bergen, jump on a boat to Stavanger and cycle back to Oslo 😛. But if you can only do one hit Bergen, I can't explain why it's just an overwhelming feeling of adventure that it incites.
@@matthewnorway Great answer. Really appreciate your candid answer. I was leaning towards Bergen... But those tunnels... Boy oh boy. Hard to avoid anywhere in Norway but still. Looking forward to seeing your next adventures 😊
How much do the Ferry crossings cost?
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