I am from Norway and grew up with fjords and mountains, and some bad weather 🙂The feelings you are sharing is easy to recognize when it's cold and rains non stop. That's part of the package and some days are just like that. When it comes to the tent/camping pitch I find Google Maps and street view very useful. But for me personal I prefer to cycle on the evenings and just find a spot to sleep and continue the next morning. My main focus is the cycling, the people I meet and the the experiences during the day. In Norway you don't have the "trespassing problem", so as long as you ask or find a place some distance away from the farms/houses it will normally be fine. If the weather is very bad, a football stadium, bus shelter, train station, garage etc etc can be nice. Just to have a roof over your head. If somebody is coming and telling you that this is private or not ok, just apologize and explain that it was a swift decision last night because of the weather and that you will continue the journey now, and all the people I have met will say it's fine/ok. Just don't abuse it, be polite, use common sense etc. Another thing that I find strange is the amount of stuff, the heavy bikes etc many of the people who come from more central Europe use. 25-30 kg is almost double what I think is ok. On a light endurance type road bike with minimal luggage, the climbs will be so much easier and a great experience instead of a struggle. That type of bike will also run a lot faster on the flats and are a joy to descent with. These are just my experiences and opinion, people do things their own way and that's fine. Just wanted to share some input. Norway is perfect for bikepacking but the weather can be a tuff one 🙂

I just biked Norway from north cape to Lindesnes in 20 days, and during that time, most days were 11-16 degrees, and around 4-5 days of rain, and a bunch cloudy and somewhat wet. But over half ok weather. It was in August and I would wish for a little better weather. The rainy days were very tough and cold. We only did 3 days in tent, all in good weather. The rest camping huts to around 500-700kr per night (split on two people, so 250-350ish each) most nights.

Hello from Australia last July my wife and I cycled from Belgium to Bretany in France, we had the same ups and downs as you 2. it rained for a whole week...but we kept going and now remember our trip fondly...I was thinking of Norway for our next trip, that's how I found your video, thank you it gives some idea what to expect...We loved France, but their are too many people...

Greetings from Norway!The West Coast is famous for its unpredictable weather. ...Something countless people before you have also experienced. It's not personal. It's Norway. A helpful fact: You can camp in nearly any natural setting in Norway for an evening without permission. So long as you're not directly on someone's lawn, etc. There are extremely generous public land-use laws here in Norway. So, next time, just pitch your tent!

I highly appreciated that you shared your feelings and thoughs about challenges on a bicycle tour especially from minute 12 on. I recently experienced pretty much the same mixed feelings about challenging weather/camping/riding-conditions on a tour in the US. I agree with you that especially the hard/frustating/annoying sections of a bicycle tour are - on average - underrepresented in youtube videos about the topic. Thus: Thanks a lot for sharing these parts as well especially to such a great level of detail!

Herkenbaar verhaal. Dit jaar gingen wij na 22 jaar weer een fietsvakantie (de kinderen gaan niet meer mee) en hadden na 2 weken een paar dagen regen achter elkaar. En dan komt altijd de vraag " is dit nou leuk?". Een paar rotdagen dus en een b&b. En dan blij dat je toch weer doorgaat.

Last summer (2022) was one of the most rainy summers for years, so unfortunately bad luck for those travelling by cycle or foot. This summer seems to become better, definitely warmer.

Steep hills and no option of camping is similar in Switzerland, where there are so many private owned lands that it can be hard to even find a place to rest when everything is fenced.

Hallo jullie twee, voor mij persoonlijk een van de mooiste en meest epische documentaires over langeafstandsfietstochten (Bike-hiking) langs de westkust van Noorwegen. De video's zijn van hoge kwaliteit dankzij jouw persoonlijke indrukken en de dronesequenties. Bedankt en vriendelijke groeten uit het buurland en de Eifel.

Your pacing in the video is very nice. It feels relaxing -- just like a bike tour. Beautiful, beautiful country. The farmer at the beginning had an amazing back yard. Also, it's okay to not enjoy wet or cold or nasty weather. That's when I dive for motels.

Hi Dutch bold cyclists. Thanks for visiting our beautiful country. Being an eager 4-seasons touring cyclist myself, I absolutely agree that the summer weather in Norway is both unpredictable and at times brutal. But that is simply the way it is, so there is no reason to get depressed. Instead, enjoy it by getting prepared. Forget normal cycling clothes (which all seem to be designed for Italian and Spanish conditions). I recommend wool all over with a windtight shell, thick woolen socks in proper boots, wollen mittens with windtight cover etc. Yes, you will be wet all over sooner or later, but not unconfortable. In the morning, replace your (wollen) pyjamas with wet clothes and keep on cycling. This is essential, otherwise the next night is likely to be quite unconfortable. If possible, chose your wild-camping so that the first hour in the morning involves a steep hill. This will ensure a sound core temperature even if wet. I have lots of other advice on thr subject of clothing, please get in touch if you would like me to share them.

Ja, hoever ga je met afzien? Als je je zelfrespect uit fysiek geploeter en een pak slaag haalt, dan moet je veel verder gaan dan leuk is. Als toeschouwer vind ik het nauwelijks boeiend. Het is ook altijd hetzelfde verhaal. Interessanter is het als je je ambitie in een mooie video legt of in bijzondere ontdekkingen of contacten. Wat dat betreft vind ik je reis heel geslaagd. De videos zijn mooi en jullie zijn lekker normaal, sympathiek en jong. Heerlijk om naar te kijken.

You guys are so lucky and courageous!!! Wish you many more wonderful adventures ahead!!!

Weer een erg mooi verslag en lekker eerlijk en persoonlijk over hoe jullie het ervaren. Scandinavië is gewoon een uitdaging qua weer. Ik was vorige week in Fins Lapland en ook daar zie je de enorme schommelingen. We begonnen de week met -7 wat in de loop van de week doorschoot naar -29 en de dag na ons vertrek was het er +1 graad. Juist dat vind ik persoonlijk erg mooi in Scandinavië, geen dag is hetzelfde. Fietsen in de regen heb ik in 1998 meegemaakt tijdens onze fietsreis van Noord naar Zuid Vietnam. We kruisten toen de moesson die van zuid naar noord bewoog. Voordeel daar was dat de regen vaak kort en heftig was en dat na de bui het regenwater in je kleding in rap tempo weer verdrongen werd door zweet...

I really appreciate you guys. Thanks for putting this video together and sharing your feelings. I don't think you are being fair to yourselves. No one can control the weather. For you to undertake these adventures is commendable enough. Some people never have the chance. Think about all the views of the countryside whether raining or not that you can share with the world. That to me is impressive. I am glad you made this video.

This is the first of your videos that I have come across, and I am inspired by you two. Do not be disheartened, for although you struggled and things did not work out as you hoped, yet just watching the one video, by cyclotouring in Norway, wild camping where you could, you have done and seen so much. You are embracing the opportunities before you, and I admire you. In my mind, I would have loved to have done some touring, but the years have passed and my heart problems limit what I can do. Make the most of your youthful energy and drive. Despite what you do not achieve, you will have done much. Thank you for the video, and your honesty. The scenery is beautiful, and the filming really good.

I'm so happy that i accidentally met this video. Thank you guys for sharing your feeling and real experience of two tyred journey. I really want to challenge myself and try such a wonderful cycle-adventure. Much appreciated for the motivation.

video assolutamente meraviglioso! catturare la bellezza e far percepire i momenti di difficoltà, per raccogliere tutta l'essenza del cicloturismo. siete stati bravissimi!

Fantastisch om te zien hoe jullie door Noorwegen gaan. Wij gingen met een camper erdoor. Complimenten voor jullie vlogs

Je brengt jullie fietsreis heel mooi in beeld met mooi en slecht weer, met gelukkige momenten en met dagen waar de twijfel toeslaat, wat een geweldig indrukwekkend land !! Zo groots en ruig en pittoreske huisjes en de drone beelden vind ik ook echt top !! Heel benieuwd naar de volgende video’s ❤️

So proud of how you portray the journey!

Great video thanks

Beste reizigers, zeer mooie reis die jullie maken en eindelijk een eerlijke reportage over hoe leuk en hard het kan zijn ... Doet me denken aan mijn eerste motorit (ja was in 97' oeps, voel me plots oud) in Zweden. Achteraf een prachtige ervaring maar heb ook zwarte sneeuw (lees véééél regen) gezien. Mijn ketting heeft het ook nog begeven en zat 4 dagen zonder geld, klinkt als een paradijs van een trip! Lokale bevolking sprak over de slechtste zomer in 100 jaar, dus ja het kan tegen vallen. Geniet vooral van de leuke dingen die jullie tegen komen en blijf filmen hoor. Ik kijk nog geregeld naar de foto's (heb geen drone of fancy camera) en doet me wegdromen op de leuke maar ook minder leuke momenten. Iedereen heeft het wel eens moeilijk op vakantie, bij pech, ziekte of slecht weer. Doch de unieke plekjes en prachtige mensen die je ontmoet zijn de moeite waard om door te zetten. Geniet van een extra stop, een warme hut en kijk niet te veel naar de over geromantiseerde verslagen van anderen. Weet dat vele mensen dromen om te doen wat jullie nu doen! Veel fiets en reisgenot vanuit België.

Erg mooi gefilmd! :)

Thanks for the nice words! I found you guys inspiring too, and it has helped me to finally get back to doing some cycle touring of my own - thanks!

Hej ! I have just discovered your channel and I just wanna say that I love it 🥰 ! I love bicycle touring , nature and Northern Europe and you have all of these on your channel :)) I watched almost all your videos such a nice activity for Friday night 😅 , looking forward to seeing other videos, warm greetings from Romania and safe trip in South America 🙏

I only cycled in Norway for the last 1,5 days of my trip to Kinnarodden and I found it really challenging. The wind, the fog, the mountains,.... That's why I decided to travel through Finland when I planned my route last winter. On the other hand I missed so much beautiful nature. It's always a give and take :)

Weer een mooi en puur verhaal🙏🏻 Prachtig🏞👍🏻

Hey, beaufiul video, thank you so much :) do you have the track by any chance? the landscape is stunning and preparing the trip in some a app is mostly by highroads

Hi I am going to Norway for a month in July. Do you have a gpx track of the route. Especially the one through the quiet valley ??? Cheers

Du you have a link for the full bicycle setup?

Welkom in onzere land!

You must be the only one who has problems with camping in Norway. Camping is allowed almost everywhere. Everyman's Right in Norway In Norway, allemannsretten (or freedom to roam) means that you can make up your tent or park your camper van for the night almost wherever you like. Allemannsretten evolved from a customary into a formal written law in 1957 with the implementation of the Outdoor Recreation Act. Simply defined, common law makes it legal in most cases for people to walk through any piece of undeveloped private property without first obtaining the owner's permission. You can even camp on someone else's private property for one night, provided that you're polite and stay at least 150 meters away from any buildings.

You know, you always feel a little like a failure when something doesnt go your way. I felt that when we were bike touring Gotland and the last day I couldnt do anything. You guys are doing awesome! I like the stories of the area, how people lived back in the time... very nice to hear about them! I am sure Norway also has the allemansrätten, meaning you can pretty much pitch your tent wherever you please unless it is in someone's actual garden, or in case you would cause harm or damage. Sure, it is always safe to ask, but I think you would be fine. I think those were wild strawberries, or smultron :) They grow smaller, but so much more sweet :) ah now i see that is how you called it too, cool :D no need for me then to be a smarty-ass :D

norway is to big to travel on bikes, if you dont have a year to do it.. in a car it takes atleast a month to drive up north and back if you want to experience what norway have to offer.. (a couple of months for findland/sweden/norway) and both because of the weather/mosquito`s and for the camping and for the size of the country, some kind of car is needed those wet and cold days are no fun in a tent. you can bring bikes in or on the car, but in many places you want be able to bring them along for the hike or to use them for the drive anyway i am dane so i dont mind biking in the rain, but in norway a bike will end up taking your freedom, if you dident bring a van to carry it with to bring a cano/kajak, can be more imortent if you want to get in to the heart of some places in north scandinavia if you dont like to rent stuff

Looks like a great video and adventure but it is not in English language for the little I got to see...I am sorry but the subtitles are not enough to compelled me to see your videos. I wish you would make them in English. The cinematography is excellent and the narrative looks great as well. I hope you post videos in the future in English without the subtitles.

It should be extremely simple to find a camp spot in Norway without breaking the laws. You are allowed to camp everywhere, even on private property. The only exceptions are cropland, the private zone around buildings (a good measure is 150m), and spots officially marked as forbidden. This basically means that more than 19/20 of all ground is available. You won't find more liberal laws in the entire world. Btw, Norwegians are a much more individualistic people than you Dutch will ever be. This should be very clear just by watching how they build their houses as far as possible from each other. In fact, they have populated their entire country despite being few people. This is also why you find Norway so beautiful, the mix of nature and a touch of man-made things. How reserved they are until they know you well is also a clear indicator of pure individualism. The reason why this guy allowed you to use his things is because he takes pleasure from you having a good time, but first of all, he is motivated by money. I'm sure you gave him some - otherwise, I can tell you he's not a typically Norwegian. Don't think you understand Norway and Norwegians from one visit. Come back ten times or more and you will get the hang of it.