BIKEPACKING in -15°C | WINTER WONDERLAND

BIKEPACKING in -15°C | WINTER WONDERLAND | ARCTIC NORWAY

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Күн бұрын

People are always telling me to do some winter bikepacking. So I thought if I'm gonna do this then let's make it extreme! The Lyngen Alps are tucked away in the high Arctic of Norway. It's one of my favorite places to visit and cycle but that is of course in summer. I had no idea what to expect in winter but as always Norway delivered!
00:00 - Intro, Welcome to the Arctic
03:19 - Heading into the unknown
06:03 - Calm after the storm
08:04 - Fatbike
09:43 - Sunrise over the Arctic
14:46 - Ferry to Road 91 (one of my favorite roads to ride)
19:18 - Sunset, Northern lights and arriving back in Tromsø
Please give the video a THUMBS UP if you appreciate the work gone into this.
Big thanks to Tromsø Outdoor for lending me this e-fatbike: www.tromsooutdoor.no/rentals/...
See the interview with Garath, Head of Marketing and Sales for Tromsø Outdoor: • Tromsø Outdoor: Norway...
If you're dreaming of an adventure in the Arctic then Tromsø Outdoor is the company to contact.
www.tromsooutdoor.no
arcticcycling.no
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A review on these lights is also coming shortly.
Visit www.cyclenorway.com for more information about cycling in Norway. The website will be updated in the coming months.
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Song Used: Open Road - Roo Panes.
Other songs: Epidemicsound.
#BikepackingNorway #Bikepackingeurope #Tromsø #WinterBikepacking #LyngenAlps #CyclingNorway #Arcticcycling

Пікірлер: 95

@knutberg6764 2 жыл бұрын

A small cultural note, the tradition of royal portraits in toilets of cabins is because when magazines and newspapers were used as toilet papers, it would irreverent to use portraits of the royals in that fashion, so pictures of the kings and queens were torn out before use, and fastened on the walls.

@matthewnorway 2 жыл бұрын

Good to know, this explains a lot!

@LeNaSmileyStar 2 жыл бұрын

🤯🤯 lol, OMG... I'm sitting here grinning. Why doesn't this have over a million views?? Seriously, it's ludacris to cycle in the arctic in February😂😂 I was a truck driver, and the hardest work was in the Arctic... and I'm native to the area. But it is SO BEAUTIFUL, yeap totally agree. The winters are MAGICal (Imo... 🥰) But Matthew, Seriously! PLZ consider doing some WIM HOF training before doing stunts like this, .... come think about it, even in the socalled "hot" season up here in the Arctic, you'll gain loads by being a HOF'er. 😉 just sayin'

@matthewnorway 2 жыл бұрын

I literally can't breath in ice cold water. I think you have to train yourself to mange such cold temperatures. Any tips?

@4ndeesinclair Жыл бұрын

Dear Matthew, on my 69th Birthday I have just subscribed because you are not too proud to ride an eBike - I have Yamaha and Bosch and they returned me to joys of cycling after knackering my knees 35 yrs ago after 12 yrs in the military. I first toured Norway red huts in 1970 above Kongsberg - couldn’t believe that you could spend a night in a snow cave (-40’ below outside = -4’C inside - bliss) and then go “next door” and buy a Hot Chocolate - I have had exposure three times - you were so lucky that your brain was still functioning when you arrived at the Finish Campervan - otherwise they would have had to drive you straight to the nearest Hospital - which was where? At 69 these are ? You need answers for when bike packing! Your poem was very fitting - have you published it somewhere? Your scripts are a joy, often poetic - Congratulations on the day you succumb to the temptations of eBiking - would be great to encourage the Tourist Dept to install some bike charging stations at those magic loos - outside, protected and high up at least 2m from the ground to dissuade mobile phone and lap top users from plugging in. what a Fat Bike - now at the top of my bucket list!

@xmateinc 5 ай бұрын

Bosch and Yamaha powered bikes ride just like bikes, and you get just as much exercise if you want. People are just wildly uniformed on what a good ebike is. To many throttled scooters on amazon, making everyone think all ebikes are like that. I love my Bosch powered ebike.

@mrsporty9669 Жыл бұрын

🎿 ski ⛷️ in the winter ❄️

@teleskierjapan Жыл бұрын

Pro tip from Canada, flat pedals and warm boots! Great channel keep it up!

@matthewnorway Жыл бұрын

Good tip, thanks 🙏

@stefanwagener 2 жыл бұрын

Not only an epic trip, but you made epic video clips as well. And this should make route #91 to #1 in your list. What amazing shots you have done!

@matthewnorway 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Stefan, it was a process of keeping the batteries warm and rotating them to keep the footage going.

@felixm5385 2 жыл бұрын

Breathtaking Footage

@matthewnorway 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, you've cycled down road 91?

@alanpage8911 Жыл бұрын

A great travel/cycling/adventure video, and then the drone footage just goes to another level. Really enjoyable, and a very plucky ride. E-fatbike indeed!

@samuelatienzo4627 2 жыл бұрын

Such a beautiful country…

@EpicBicycleTours 2 жыл бұрын

Man you got guts cycling in that weather. Beautiful video as always, amazing footage. Keep bringing more.

@matthewnorway 2 жыл бұрын

I will try 😉🙏

@kirkjacobson4008 Жыл бұрын

I’m surprised the bike shop did not outfit you with Bar Mitts or Pogies for the handlebars. Great for keeping your hands frostbite-free. You can also toss a hand warmer into each to keep the fingers toastier. I live in the land of Surly, Salsa, and 45NRTH and love the winter cycling. Camelbak also has insulated tubing to keep your water liquid.

@matthewnorway Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the info, appreciate it 👍

@digitalispurpurea8660 Жыл бұрын

🥶🥶🥶🥶🥶🥶😀👍

@percival3830 2 жыл бұрын

Beautiful, intrepid, and mad.

@patrickmcfeeney413 2 жыл бұрын

Spectacular, thank you for the experience… greetings from the other side of the rock, Melbourne ,Australia

@matthewnorway 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Patrick, I guess it's a little bit warmer in Oz!

@edzeppelin933 Жыл бұрын

@@matthewnorway about 20 degrees C in Sydney right now. So yes, warmer than Scandinavia!

@chr1sonf1re 2 жыл бұрын

Stunning!

@janmccann8081 Жыл бұрын

Wow! What a delight! Thank you!

@matthewnorway Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching Jan 🙂

@awildanieves8744 2 жыл бұрын

BIG CLAP HANDS for you!!!!excelente video,first person cycling NORWAY in pure winter,LOVE IT

@matthewnorway 2 жыл бұрын

Many thanks Awilda - there is actually quite a few people cycling winter here in Norway!

@SuperAlfoo 2 жыл бұрын

Crazy and beautiful!

@IvorsTravels 2 жыл бұрын

I know you put yourself out there with your adventures but this was something else. The images you show will, I am sure, only hint at the spectacular landscapes that you were wandering through. The conditions looked tough but the views were stunning. Thanks for showing those of us who can only dream of such travels.

@matthewnorway 2 жыл бұрын

Welcome Ivor, glad you enjoyed the video. To be honest the conditions were really nice to ride. It was a dry cold which if you wrap up warm doesn't cause too many problems. I just need better shoes next time!

@Fr4Ever-b3u 2 жыл бұрын

Great! Thank you. 👍😁

@BestHike 2 жыл бұрын

You've inspired me to go to Tromsø. In July. 😀 ... But I will be visiting Tromsø Outdoors first stop.

@matthewnorway 2 жыл бұрын

Tromsø outdoor video coming out today!

@magnusljadas2109 2 жыл бұрын

Epic!

@TGormania Жыл бұрын

What a fantastic adventure!!! Damn I need to do something like this. Doesn't get that cold in Canada.

@mohamadshahariz9990 2 жыл бұрын

I am coming to Tromso this coming September on a solo trip. I plan to tour the whole Tromso with a bicycle. And your video has given me the views of my journey there. Tusen takk for denne videoen. Du er best.

@matthewnorway 2 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@yvesneise 2 жыл бұрын

Amazing how lucky you always are with the weather. You could not have had better conditions. Beautiful video and beautiful poem too 😉

@matthewnorway 2 жыл бұрын

Many thanks Yves, I was very lucky! Plus having the sun in front of me also helped a lot especially with them drone shots :)

@notaclue7227 2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely amazing, what a cycle trip. Steve

@matthewnorway 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Steve!

@tonypaddler 2 жыл бұрын

Another beautiful and inspiring video Matthew, thanks for that 👍

@matthewnorway 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Tony! I got lucky with the weather!

@tonypaddler 2 жыл бұрын

@@matthewnorway you certainly did. I've had 'unlucky' weather in Arctic Norway in the past so know just how unpleasant it can be!

@matthewnorway 2 жыл бұрын

@@tonypaddler The way I look at it you've not really cycled the Arctic unless you've experienced some bad weather!

@tonypaddler 2 жыл бұрын

@@matthewnorway Hah, yes, and I've inevitably got that to come on a bike as I've only ever walked and wild camped in the Arctic. Ice fishing in minus 40 was a particularly unlucky weather day but I loved it!

@erikforster8875 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome to see you retracing your steps along Lyngfjorden, albeit in the opposite direction and at the most challenging time of the year! I remember the beautiful valley from Breivikeidet to Nordbotn very well from last summer's trip. It's an amazing contrast to see it in its winter coat. It was a relief to get off the E8 and onto the quiet side road that runs parallel to it along the fjord into Tromsø. Hats off to you for braving it in sub-zero conditions. Great footage and inspiring as always!

@matthewnorway 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Erik, they really should have a cycle path on that small stretch of the E8! I hope the editing is going well!

@LagunaRider1961 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for an incredible video! I've always wondered how it is riding those fat bikes, I imagine it takes much more energy to move those big tires. Gorgeous up there!! Cheers from warm California!!

@matthewnorway 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Rob, Fabikes are certainly slower but on the flats, you can be cruising at a reasonable speed with or without power. Fun to ride!

@catchyoulater.5836 2 жыл бұрын

Well done, both you and the drone 👍

@matthewnorway 2 жыл бұрын

The drone is still recovering from the ordeal but it says thanks!

@rascal6054 2 жыл бұрын

Well done. I might just have to add a few days to my upcoming visit. Thanks

@matthewnorway 2 жыл бұрын

Are you heading to the Arctic? Watch the video coming out today about Tromsø outdoor - they offer really good cycling tours everything included.

@biankakoettlitz6979 2 жыл бұрын

Great Comment‘arriving in Tromsø after dark’ in February 😭👍😉

@alexmorgan3435 2 жыл бұрын

When you showed the Surly ICT for hire I shouted "Yes!", but then when I saw you on that Ebike my heart sank, "Nooooooo!!!" Brave man to ride in these conditions, even slightly mad, but not quite as mad as Peyman and Matilda riding heavily loaded touring bikes and camping in the Arctic winter. Still you got some stunning footage for your video. I should imagine frostbite is a real risk if you expose your flesh to the cold for an instant too long.

@matthewnorway 2 жыл бұрын

Yeah there are some extreme people on YT. Camping in -15oC is really hard as you can't put your tent up with your gloves on. Better to sleep in a bus shelter or something.

@xmateinc 5 ай бұрын

What’s wrong with an ebike? Pedal assist mid drives give just as much exercise if you’re trying to ride big miles. Plus in those temps the battery for sure wasn’t giving great miles.

@davidp7414 2 жыл бұрын

Just wonderful, what weather you had!

@matthewnorway 2 жыл бұрын

Very lucky, a snow storm for two day prior!

@bergmichel5348 Жыл бұрын

GAL! 🤣 but nice!

@jcoterhals 2 жыл бұрын

Fantastic video, it really shows the beauty *and* harshness to be experienced in winter time. Hope you get the viewership you deserve in this one. BTW, you mentioned battery issues with the drone in the cold. But I’m curios about the e-bike’s battery. Did that hold its charge well?

@matthewnorway 2 жыл бұрын

It held strong for 90km with one 15 mins charge. Eco mode

@biankakoettlitz6979 2 жыл бұрын

You freeze because of the wind not the minus temperature. I lived in Røros, without the wind the temperature is great, we often used a cardigan 🙂

@TerraVenture 2 жыл бұрын

Great video, definitely food for thought. We look forward to expanding our horizons from Scottish trips to explore such places. Do you think you would have made the ride back in a day without the E-Bike?

@matthewnorway 2 жыл бұрын

Yes for sure, I didn't really need an e-bike but it certainly made it easier! If the route had a few big climbs then I think an e-bike is a good option in extreme temperatures. You don't want to sweat much as the minute you stop cycling you freeze up.

@wilks_matt 2 жыл бұрын

Cool video mate! Looks great. I was waiting for the bit where your battery ran out and you had a 24kg bike to push home on😂

@matthewnorway 2 жыл бұрын

I actually turned it off a few times to see what it was like. On the flats, it was surprisingly easy but up a hill, it would be tough going! It lasted 90km in eco mode at -15oC so better than a Tesla! How's the arm - fullyish recovered?

@stephenselwood1941 2 жыл бұрын

Well when youy filmed this I was further north than you, not much but a bit I was at Nikkeby on the island of Laukøya :-) Great video, makes me yearn to return to the area (I've only been back 3 days), but I think I'll save my cycling in Lyngen Alpes for the summer not the winter, chapeau to you for cycling up there i the depths of winter. Sadly back home in rainy stormy Bristol now

@matthewnorway 2 жыл бұрын

You were more or less next door! What were you doing up there?

@stephenselwood1941 2 жыл бұрын

@@matthewnorway Just love it up there, summer or winter. Spent a week there and a week north of Alta. It is just a magical area so chilling out, bit of walking around and enjoying nature. Although as Laukøya is only served by a ferry we got cut off from the world during a storm. Aim to be cycling in Troms June/July

@matthewnorway 2 жыл бұрын

@@stephenselwood1941 Fantastic Stephen! I know that feeling the Arctic gives you. So magical and peaceful away from it all!

@bernieraverty4319 2 жыл бұрын

Beautiful 😀…when you research ferry times in Norway do you need to point to point or is there a central webpage (preferably in English) for all of Norway? Hoping to see the West coast Bergen to Bodo and realizing there are a lot of crossings.You seemed to be hustling between cities to catch multiple ferries in your videos.Thanks for all the videos you have put out-super entertaining! You will have to hit Iceland for some bikepacking when you have covered all of Norway.

@matthewnorway 2 жыл бұрын

Unfortunately there is no centralised website site for all ferries in Norway. There are several different companies with their own websites. Most ferries connecting main roads run every 15-30 mins during the day. The more remote ones you may be hanging about an hour or two. Best to find the ferry port on google maps and it should tell you which company operates from there.

@bernieraverty4319 2 жыл бұрын

@@matthewnorway Thank-you for the info-was guessing as you described.

@Orlessdesigns 2 жыл бұрын

Come next year on FATVIKING race in Geilo / Norway Matt. Know you are more than ready ;)

@matthewnorway 2 жыл бұрын

I just need a fatbike! It looks fun!

@Orlessdesigns Жыл бұрын

Renting is possible for this Race. If you are available in January let me know Matthew. You will love it ! 3 distances around Geilo : 50km , 100km and 150km for the Viking riders ;) www.fat-viking.com/en/fatbikerental Will be so nice to meet you here;) Have a nice trip

@bashbunny313 2 жыл бұрын

I'm surprised your drone and camera lasted long enough for the trip. With the cold it usually zap the batteries on my GoPro

@matthewnorway 2 жыл бұрын

It was a constant battle to keep the batteries warm. I know, annoyingly Gopro's just don't work well in cold weather!

@xmateinc 5 ай бұрын

@@matthewnorwaythey don’t work great in warm weather either.

@xmateinc 5 ай бұрын

Did you do something to keep your batteries warm? Even in 20F weather I see a noticeable difference in mileage.

@lange1211 2 жыл бұрын

That tail light looks good. Do you have any other recommendations for flashing rear lights over 200 lumen and lasting very long?

@matthewnorway 2 жыл бұрын

A light review for Bikepacking will be coming out next week.

@xmateinc 5 ай бұрын

Bontrager Flare RT is a great light.

@bradk7462 2 жыл бұрын

Great stuff. How easy was it to find places to charge the e-bike?

@matthewnorway 2 жыл бұрын

Just plan ahead using google maps, I marked out two places where I could charge if required.

@waltavista 2 жыл бұрын

Really nice video. Thank you very much. But one question: @19:15 You said E6 but I hope it was road E8 (and yes I also hate people who know everything better :) )

@matthewnorway 2 жыл бұрын

Yes your right E8, I got it mixed up 👍

@juliengmusic 2 жыл бұрын

Do you have to sing up or something before going on a ferry in norway? or can you just go to a ferry and just drive with it and then go when you arrived without paying like you said in the video? or anything else important in terms of ferrys in norway? cause im going to have about 10 ferry drives in my summer bikepacking trip...

@matthewnorway 2 жыл бұрын

Most car ferries are free for cyclists and don't need to be booked in advance. Passenger only ferries you pay and extra for bike. You only need to booked in advance if it's a busy route that might be full. But I have never seen a full passenger ferry!

@funnyvideocompilation6972 Жыл бұрын

When thing that comes to my mind when watching this video is Jan Baalsrud. Wasn't it about at this location that he evaded capture from the nazis?? As in the movie 12th Man

@matthewnorway Жыл бұрын

I'm not sure but probably close by!