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    EP.7 CYCLING THE FAR NORTH OF NORWAY



    Nothing can prepare you for the far north. On the one hand, you have pristine mind-blowing nature that will send you into a state of euphoria. On the other hand, you have a climate so unforgiving and punishing you may question what you are doing this far north. Cycling here is not for the fainthearted. Put your head down and cycle through whatever comes your way. There is no other option. The final episode of this series will air sometime next week.

    00:00 Intro and Route
    02:09 Day 1 Sommarøy
    04:39 Riding into The World’s most Northern City
    08:15 Lyngen Alps Road
    09:28 Final Ferry Ride of the Whole Trip
    11:11 Long Day / Cold Night
    12:07 The Party is Over
    13:56 Day 2 – Cycling The Dreaded E6
    19:28 Ending Remarks

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    1. @wonglipmeng3472 on

      Jaw dropping scenery and mind blowing ride there …. really "deliciously dangerous" in those section when weather is not on your side and also those tunnels. Look forward to your next episode as always. Thanks.

    2. @kvalvagnes on

      Yeah that E6 part is no joke on a pedal-bike….. about swimming in the cold sea – after – you will feel very warm and comfortable….no need for warm shower.

    6. @christopherhood9241 on

      Wow – sterling effort.
      As you said, 200k on a bike is a big ride but with nike packing gear its not fun especially with the main road.
      Scenery is out of this world – well documented.
      Can't wait until the next instalment.
      Thank you for sharing.

    7. @JaqueParisien on

      So so funny and enjoyable! You are a warrior Matthew. Braving the cold and the rabid deers, you are a model to us all. Thanks again for sharing your journey.

    9. @brianbestford5447 on

      Chapeau! I love these videos especially being as I can’t travel at the moment due to UK restrictions. Great content as always and delightful humour. Thanks Matthew

    10. @LordFata on

      Great job showing both the peaceful and harsh side of it! And just the right mix of shots/angles, drone, sound, music and narration – comes so close to being there oneself.

    12. @Biking360 on

      I'm close to being lost for words. Brilliant in so many ways. An absolute epic ride with some unbelievable scenery. Superb photography and editing too. Well done lad. Well done. JP

    13. @omare_biketonature on

      16:38 I know the feeling, I cycled on E6 for some hundreds km and it’s an absolute nightmare! Trucks, buses, Rv’s and those tunnels, very stressful and not enjoyable at all! I’m planning to go back and reach Nordkapp but by watching you I’m considering to cycle through thousands km of Swedish woods, might be boring but safe.
      You did fantastic, epic ride Mathew! Waiting for the next episode!

    18. @robKTM1290 on

      Great video. It just shows how hard it is mentally to do these long days in the saddle. I am just planing a jogle ride for September and know I will have tough days. Thinking back to your videos will definitely help me out. At the moment I am sat in my truck at gordano services on the m5 motorway, checking my route again and again, watching these videos for inspiration
      Looking for accommodation etc…then the fart made an appearance .. I pissed myself laughing 😆.. Nice one.. thanks for using my comment.. Cracking job you have done with this series. Top stuff…. 👌

    20. @noelfraser6803 on

      Another excellent video Matthew – I’m just travelling home after doing the UK coast to coast which at 147 miles pales into insignificance. The weather on Thursday was so bad I’m pretty sure I was on the brink of exposure by the end. Can’t wait for the next instalment. Do you have a Patreon account?

    23. @daznmm on

      Absolutely love your content. Just started following you in search for inspiration to go to Norway myself on my first ever bikekpacking adventure. Just ordered myself a bike which have been a nightmare in these times, but I'm thinking piece by piece and I just grab all the tips and tricks I can along the way. Mostly from you. Keep up please! 😇

    25. @peterforde9513 on

      Before the pandemic I cycled the Lofoten archipelago from Tromso to Bodo on my Brompton. It was magical. Next year I would like to do Tromso to Nordkapp. What, in your opinion, is the difficulty delta?

    30. @derekcassells8341 on

      I am watching these videos in sequence having just discovered them and subscribed. They are a delight and really show the immense pleasure (and infrequently pain) of cycle touring. The videos are beautifully shot, humorous and engaging making them an absolute pleasure to watch. Your comments about the landscape and your feelings are so well articulated.

    32. @funnyvideocompilation6972 on

      7:01 That church was buildt after ww2. In fact all the houses in Tromso was burned by the Germans. Even the old churces was burned. The tactic of the germans was that the russians would find no house or living animals on their advance freeing Norway.

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