Member Michel
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Thank you both for sharing your experiences; much appreciated ????
So, in the end it’s a question of priorities ????
I don’t really consider a hip bag or rucksack an option for me.
My camera (a Canon EOS R50) is not as bulky and heavy as a Nikon P950 but I’m still unsure if it’s worth the “suffering” because I’m not that much of a photographer (yet) ????
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I would definitely recommend riding road 815! It’s a very nice road that follows the coastline most of the time, and it is indeed not easy to find a camp spot in that area. Additionally, it’s forbidden to wild camp in many areas on Lofoton, see this official map: https://nordlandskart.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=c8c9eca7cf294d1791feb9bc6b1012eb
But there is a perfect spot: https://maps.app.goo.gl/26KSuMuoRKmEX7Sp6
(It’s an inside tip; don’t tell anyone ????)
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This reply was modified 9 months ago by Michel.
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Sounds like a great trip ????
I guess you’ll be at Tusenmetern in early June? Usually, it is not open before July or maybe Mid June but like Matthew said: “The roads are opening at a remarkable pace this year.”
If you ride Tusenmeteren West to East, you could go via Lærdalsøyri and Aurlandsvegen to Flåm (on National Cycle Route 4: https://cyclenorway.com/en/routes/national-cycle-routes/route-4/) to start your Rallarvegen trip.
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National Cycle Route 4 - Explore Norway's Majestic Fjords and Mountains
Experience the ultimate cycling adventure in Norway's scenic wonders. Explore glaciers, fjords, epic climbs, and picturesque valleys from Asker to Ål
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If you want to avoid riding the main road 51 (200 m uphill Skammestein – Beitostølen) and want to add some (good) gravel, you could try this scenic route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/50583570
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I will try to start at Finnish-Norwegian-Russian border triangle near Øvre Pasvik national park, ride north to Slettnes fyr (northernmost lighthouse), take the boat from Mehamn to Havøysund, ride the scenic road towards Olderfjord, via Sennalandet to Alta, and then ride the Arctic Post Road all the way down to Finland.
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This reply was modified 9 months, 1 week ago by Michel.
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Usually, midges and mosquitoes shouldn’t be much of a problem end of May or early June. But spring came early to Norway this year: https://www-nrk-no.translate.goog/vestland/arstida-som-forsvann_-1.17392408?_x_tr_sl=auto&_x_tr_tl=en&_x_tr_hl=de&_x_tr_pto=wapp
In areas with many midges and mosquitos, I use just a regular bug spray and a mosquito net for my head.See also https://cyclenorway.com/en/faq/
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This reply was modified 9 months, 1 week ago by Michel.
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I would say you don’t need to book a seat. Main season starts a few weeks later (although the ferry goes much more frequent already by end of May). And I assume that most people would prefer the departure 5.15 p.m. ????
I took the ferry in early June last year at 6 p.m. which went perfectly fine.Enjoy your trip ????
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If you really want to save some weight: Drop the lock (lås) and get something like the Hiplok Z Lok Combo (68 g). It will prevent people from just riding away with your bike while you’re in a supermarket, and you won’t need any lock at all in the countryside (similar to Sweden, isn’t it?).
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I understand. I meant that the ferry that goes in the middle of the night probably won’t be fully booked because most people will try to catch the afternoon ferry.
25 € for a burger ????
For the same money you could get 5 tasty cinnamon rolls at the bakery in Å i Lofoten (but it opens not until June) ????
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In 2023, I cycled Tusenmeteren in Mid June already but Slettefjellet was still closed.
Maybe you could check with the local tourist info: https://www.valdres.com/things-to-do/slettefjellrunden-cycling-tour-p611443
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Slettefjellrunden cycling tour
57,5 km - Slettefjellrunden is a spectacular but demanding cycling tour. It contains a tough climb from the toll station at Slettefjellvegen up to…
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Thanks for this quote as well. Actually, the border zone in this area is not that extensive; the trail I’m aiming for now runs along the border zone; see https://excursionmap.fi/?mapId=42484
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Hej Eirik, thanks for your reply and the YT link.
Actually, a very wet trail is what I’m a little afraid of. I also asked Finnish board guard authority, and they told me that there is a trail along the border zone but conditions in June are yet not easy to assess.
I also contacted a guy who wrote in a YT comment that he went there from Finnland by mountain bike ????
Certainly, it would be an adventure (and I like adventures ????) -
Thanks, Thorsten! That’s good to know. I have read somewhere that it usually gets less wet in Mid June, after spring floods. But who knows what to expect for this summer? At least I expect to meet many mosquitoes ????
And thanks for the advice to turn of roaming on my phone ????
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This reply was modified 9 months, 3 weeks ago by Michel.
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Hi Matthew, thank you, I’ll get in contact with Eirik ????
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Hi Mike, that’s a good idea! I’ll try that, thank you ????