Enough cycling for now July 29, 2025We need a rest after completing the Rallarvegen and Mjølkevegen. Booked three nights in a small but perfectly formed traditional Norwegian cabin.
What the hell, Norway?!July 28, 2025Had to put on some waterproofs for a few minutes today. For, like, the third time in six weeks.
Today started as it ended yesterday, with pushing down any steep hills for Beck due to a broken brake caliper!July 28, 2025Many thanks to the lovely Intersport bike mechanic for sorting us out this morning. We were soon back on our way after a treat at the cafe.
The joy when you reach the topJuly 27, 2025Joy after we made it up our biggest and toughest ever climb
The beauty of the MjølkevegenJuly 26, 2025After the popular Rallarvegen, the Mjølkevegen or ‘Milk Way’ has long been on our list of things to do in Norway. After spotting it on BikePacking.com we thought we’d see if we could ride it on our visit. Before setting off for Norway, we had planned to ride as far up the Atlantic Coast route as we...
Bumpy Road #3July 26, 2025The third submission for world’s bumpiest road. The Mjølkevegen gravel track has a fair bit of what Arev and Mathias would call washboard road.
Bridge, bathing and bedJuly 25, 2025The beginning of the Mjølkevegen and the uphill starts in earnest tomorrow.
Pit stop #1July 25, 2025First bike shop stop of our tour after I broke my brake lever blade. Proper bike shop too. New lever fitted in 15 mins (thanks Torbjørn!) and we are off again.
Pfffft!July 24, 2025First mechanical. Caused by me treading on my front brake lever [very bloody lightly] when the bike was upside down. Pfffft!
Recap - Weeks four and fiveJuly 24, 2025Hooray! We’ve been on the road for over a month. Sometimes it feels longer and sometimes it feels like we’ve only just left. We smell like we’ve been on the road a month, I can assure you… Since our last recap, Norway has continued to delight. There have been more staggering views, more experiences...
