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I'm Starting The EUROPEAN DIVIDE TRAIL At The Russian Border

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Bike Touring Mike

Bike Touring Mike

Күн бұрын

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The European Divide Trail is my big summer adventure of 2024. I'm doing the arctic part of the trail, starting up in the northwest most point of Europe, Grense Jakobselv. Only a stone throw away from the Russian border makes this a pretty interesting place to visit at the moment. Follow me along as I make my journey through the rocky landscape of Norway, the vast wilderness of Finland and the deep forests of Sweden.

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@BikeTouringMike
@BikeTouringMike Ай бұрын
Finally back again! I love being back out on the roads again. This is the first of about 8 parts of this journey along the EDT. Hope to see you back next Sunday for the next installment!
@JitinMisra
@JitinMisra Ай бұрын
in these trails, is their worry of wild life, if so which animals ?
@carolinewilmer7925
@carolinewilmer7925 Ай бұрын
Good to see you out again. What a good idea this new long distance ride through Europe. Beautiful music and photography as usual.
@ZDD760
@ZDD760 Ай бұрын
I have missed your adventures. Glad to see more of Europe
@davidjohnston1374
@davidjohnston1374 Ай бұрын
Great to see you back Mike, I've followed your journeys ever since you rode with Darren Alff as I was a follower of his journeys as well, shame he gave it away, so I've also been a subscriber to your channel since you began. You've really stepped up your video expertise Mike and your productions are very professional and a joy to watch. I like the way you tell the story, to educate your viewers on your part of the world, many of us may never get that far in the world. Your Scandanavian region is absolutely breathtaking......I can't wait until the next episode of the EDT. Thanks for taking us along Mike...take care mate!!
@RoadyPacking-CyclingAdventures
@RoadyPacking-CyclingAdventures 9 күн бұрын
Good to see you back to the panniers Mike! and riding into the sun looked lush!!! Looking forward to watching the next episode ;-)
@LarryMullins111
@LarryMullins111 13 күн бұрын
What a GREAT adventure. Look forward to following along 🚲
@davetorres3758
@davetorres3758 12 күн бұрын
Thanks for sharing your adventures.
@BikeTouringMike
@BikeTouringMike 12 күн бұрын
Thank you for following along, Dave.
@AssassinAgent
@AssassinAgent 17 күн бұрын
If I ever do a trip like this, I'll start from the south and go north. Norwegian scenery is a great motivator for a southern coast Finn like me.
@mikekim6374
@mikekim6374 Ай бұрын
Thank you for sharing your adventure with all of us. Your cinematography is so calming and really gives us a real life perspective! Looking forward to more videos!
@TerryW5379
@TerryW5379 Ай бұрын
Welcome back Mike you were missed! Such beautiful parts of the world you take us through, I enjoy every minute.
@Ey_up
@Ey_up Ай бұрын
Always interesting places, border crossings. I'm old enough to have travelled through East Germany to Berlin a few times and many other borders in Europe when you needed a passport, then didn't need one and now, after bloody Brexit, we need one again! Great start to your trip and looking forward to the rest of your vlogs..
@slowp100
@slowp100 Ай бұрын
Yay! Glad you are back. This is the best bike channel on KZfaq. Keep on.
@BikeTouringMike
@BikeTouringMike Ай бұрын
Thank you! Very glad to read your kind comment!
@APollo-cz6fp
@APollo-cz6fp Ай бұрын
I `m really impressed by the beauty and tranquillity of this landscape. But you must have been lucky with the weather too. 😅Thanks for this great video!
@tonypaddler
@tonypaddler 23 күн бұрын
Great video Mike, it's really good to see you back 👋 I always look forward to your adventures popping up on KZfaq 😁 Cheers 🚲⛺👍
@MichaelMatthews-gu5gz
@MichaelMatthews-gu5gz 23 күн бұрын
Hi mike it's me Michael from Mississauga Canada
@OutdoorNiklas
@OutdoorNiklas Ай бұрын
Nice, looking forward to the next videos! Just got food ready and will watch this episode. Have fun watching, everybody!
@BikeTouringMike
@BikeTouringMike Ай бұрын
Hope you'll enjoy your food and the video!
@Hertog_von_Berkshire
@Hertog_von_Berkshire Ай бұрын
Mike, great to see a new video from you. Once again, you remind me of my cycling exploits in northern Norway when I was a lot younger ... 39 years younger to be precise. I remember well the endless daytime in Summer at those latitudes.
@playth2627
@playth2627 Ай бұрын
I can’t belive it Mike that I was riding Norway not long ago and a friend of mine continued when I was back home and she rode the exact same route you are showing at this video. It is like you were riding together at the same time and place
@davidroberts7996
@davidroberts7996 23 күн бұрын
So good to see you again & thankful you are back!
@YotamkiPumpki
@YotamkiPumpki 29 күн бұрын
Very interesting tour and great content - 10x Mike!
@rabh6746
@rabh6746 Ай бұрын
Excellent first episode Mike, some of the scenery was just breathtaking👌It was strange watching you ride in short sleeves with snow and ice all around you😂I'm looking forward to the next episode👍
@kevinw7044
@kevinw7044 Ай бұрын
Great to see you back with more material Mike. This is going to be another epic series.
@wolfsmenschuffnvelo
@wolfsmenschuffnvelo Ай бұрын
Hello Mike, great to see you back! Very, very, very nice Impressions from the end of the (European) world. Thank you, Greetings from Berlin, Germany, Ronald
@thelostone6981
@thelostone6981 Ай бұрын
So beautiful! My partner was just in northern Norway and I’ve been so very jealous. And then you uploaded this and now I am SUPER jealous! I look forward to watching your journey and thank you for making these videos.
@goranpettersson8467
@goranpettersson8467 Ай бұрын
Verkligen fint Mikael! Imponerande filmning och riktigt bra berättande. Bra val av musik också!
@Mark8v29
@Mark8v29 27 күн бұрын
Thanks for sharing Mike.
@rkivlogi
@rkivlogi Ай бұрын
So excited for the series. Nice to have you back. Really missed your videos and perfect pronunciation of Näätämö by the way 👍
@brianridley1102
@brianridley1102 Ай бұрын
Great to see you back again!! This looks like a really interesting route. Be interested to see what bike setup you used up there. Definitely not your road setup!
@bentaprop
@bentaprop Ай бұрын
Thanks so much Mike! I really appreciate your videos. It's a good model. Scenic stuff and the info segments really hit the spot.
@JoolsBird
@JoolsBird Ай бұрын
I'm so happy you're back on the bike and share your experiences with us! Tack så mycket! Greeting from Germany!
@stefannurnberger6491
@stefannurnberger6491 Ай бұрын
Hallo Mike! So glad you`re back!!! You were hardly missed! I´m so excited to watch this series! Thank you so much for your work and sharing this with us! Hope you and your familie are well! Lots of love from Germany 😎
@BromptonTraveler
@BromptonTraveler Ай бұрын
Beautifully shot and narrated Mike! Well done and hooe you had a great ride.
@Leroy115
@Leroy115 Ай бұрын
Welcome back brother; you were dearly missed 😊
@jackfarris7056
@jackfarris7056 Ай бұрын
Loved your new adventure. Glad to see your blogs again😊
@thattravellingguy
@thattravellingguy Ай бұрын
Looking forward for the series. Anticipation building up.
@robingood62
@robingood62 Ай бұрын
Thank you Mike, it was a pleasure to follow you on this journey! Good job!
@anttiollila4025
@anttiollila4025 Ай бұрын
You can actually avoid the mosquitos pretty well by reading the terrain and vegetation before pitching the tent. There are much less mosquitos on windy open spots and dry sandy forests which you can find out there. Thick forest, flourishing underbrushes and spruce trees are a good indicator to avoid. Pine trees growing on dry land makes camping much more enjoyable.
@RedHeadAgent
@RedHeadAgent Ай бұрын
Beautiful video, Mike!
@alpmave8269
@alpmave8269 Ай бұрын
Tack så mycket för att du tog med oss på din resa! Jag behöver komma tillbaka till Skandinavien med min cykel så snart som möjligt. Jag saknar verkligen att cykla där!
@jeffschlieper
@jeffschlieper Ай бұрын
This is fabulous! Well done. Safe travels and take care.
@jenslundinbyh8845
@jenslundinbyh8845 Ай бұрын
Saknat dig och det är kul att se att du är tillbaka med ett hejdundrande äventyr!!
@simonwiltshire
@simonwiltshire Ай бұрын
Great to see you out and about again, this adventure looks promising you sure know how to choose them and put them together. Thankyou.
@Gianingiro
@Gianingiro Ай бұрын
Hi Mikael, finally we see you again in one of your beautiful and courageous Nordic enterprises. Once again you show us history and landscapes that we didn't even know existed. In my little way I sent you that travel proposal you asked me for the fall. When you have time let me know if you're interested so that Cristina and I can organize ourselves. In the meantime we anxiously await the continuation of this new adventure of yours.
@eddiesmith6806
@eddiesmith6806 24 күн бұрын
Great adventure Mike any bears to worry about when wild camping
@jonnor6883
@jonnor6883 29 күн бұрын
very nice trip. sounds very interesting. The funny part is that when you made the way from Grense Jakobselv was you watched from both sides. Wondering who this crazy cyclist was. It one of the most watched borders in Europe, both from the Russian and the Norwegian border patrols
@tommyclarke2007
@tommyclarke2007 Ай бұрын
Hey man, you look very happy on the road again ! Can you tell me a little about your bike and it’s weight without your luggage please ? And maybe a little about your diet please? Best of luck along the way🤞
@SeanC-M
@SeanC-M Ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing another adventure. I am looking forward to following along.
@reinhartbigl367
@reinhartbigl367 Ай бұрын
Welcome back Mike…so nice to see you back out there and thanks again for sharing your experience! Great video and absolutely stunning landscapes…makes me want to ride there as well!
@GravelPunk68
@GravelPunk68 Ай бұрын
Hallo Mike, nice video. Looking forward to the next parts of your journey.. Greetings Mischa
@fnbtt
@fnbtt Ай бұрын
Very nice cinematography of one of the most desolate places in Europe. It was interesting to see the beautiful scenery of northern Norway that very few cyclists ever visit 👏 The mosquito season in Lapland really begins around midsummer so you were on the safe side. The lake Inari is third largest in Finland. The biggest one is Lake Saimaa in southeast Finland. Looking forward to rest of your journey.
@martynrobinson7200
@martynrobinson7200 Ай бұрын
Just happened upon this film due to YT algorithm. So pleased I found you. I’m fascinated by this part of the world - never been- so eagerly lapped up your beautifully shot and edited film. Thank you and I’ve subscribed. Looking forward to the next stage in your journey.
@jjthiessen5631
@jjthiessen5631 Ай бұрын
Nice to see you back posting your beautiful adventures again!
@HeadPack
@HeadPack Ай бұрын
Good to see you back Mike! Happy you are showing us this northern section of the EDT. Have it on my bucket list.
@johnleenane4571
@johnleenane4571 Ай бұрын
Welcome back mike, missed your adventures. You do pick the most amazing spots. Cheers
@WiltshireMan
@WiltshireMan Ай бұрын
Good luck with your trip Mike, it looks like an epic adventure :)
@Rlaplante73
@Rlaplante73 Ай бұрын
Woohoo ... so good to see you back on the road again, Mike! A wonderful job with this video and I look forward to continuing this journey with you. Blessings.
@COYSMike
@COYSMike Ай бұрын
Fantastic to see you out on another epic tour Mike. Touring Scandinavia is definitely a bucket list trip for me. And I see you have a new Garmin!
@williamshafer3199
@williamshafer3199 Ай бұрын
no drone :) EXCELLENT
@tomsitzman3952
@tomsitzman3952 Ай бұрын
Looks like a great ride. Always enjoy your Videos. I am looking forward watching the rest of the trip.
@user-qf4pj6fp3p
@user-qf4pj6fp3p Ай бұрын
Wow looking forward to the next will planning also my ride within the next years
@sureshchinnappa2290
@sureshchinnappa2290 Ай бұрын
Good to see you again mate. Looking forward to seeing your videos. They are awesome!
@jimmccorison
@jimmccorison Ай бұрын
Glad to see you're back. That looks like a great start to a wonderful trip.
@alexandervalaris72
@alexandervalaris72 Ай бұрын
Your back! I was wondering when you'd upload again. Can't wait to watch it
@brentirvine2336
@brentirvine2336 Ай бұрын
Just yesterday I was searching for you online to see if there was anything showing... and now today, here you are!
@kellyfromiowa1849
@kellyfromiowa1849 Ай бұрын
I haven't experienced the midnight sun, so riding during that time would definitely be an adventure. I'm glad you're back. Looking forward to riding with you.
@gogorobandles
@gogorobandles Ай бұрын
Good to see another video from you. Beautiful scenery and such quiet roads. We are researching a trip for 2025 - so we will be watching this series with the thought of this route being a possibility. Thanks for sharing.
@paulenright
@paulenright Ай бұрын
Outstanding ! look forward to fallowing along … safe travels Mike ☀️
@annefwee
@annefwee Ай бұрын
Love it, especially the narration at the start! Glad I caught the first one
@Traze444
@Traze444 Ай бұрын
Hello Mike, I have learnt so much from you about Bike Touring...thank you from Australia please Mike
@stephenconroy9283
@stephenconroy9283 Ай бұрын
Good to see you back on the road again. Looks great so far, I have also been thinking about the EDT… Look forward to future episodes. Take care Mike! ✊🙏
@PumpkinVillage
@PumpkinVillage Ай бұрын
Wow. Knocked out Norway the first day and did a good ride day. Really enjoy your video format and content. Thanks for the video and take care, Al
@chrispietryga8710
@chrispietryga8710 Ай бұрын
So that's where you've been! Good to see you back😁
@Murat-Explores
@Murat-Explores Ай бұрын
Hej och tack för inspiration :)
@BikeTouringMike
@BikeTouringMike Ай бұрын
Tack själv! Hoppas att du gillar att följa med på mina äventyr.
@maidbloke
@maidbloke Ай бұрын
Good to see you back! Looks like a fun journey.
@RolandCats
@RolandCats Ай бұрын
Wonderful video Mike, thanks for sharing your adventure! I'll be coming to Norway for a touring trip in a couple of weeks and I'm very excited!
@streglof
@streglof Ай бұрын
Great to see you back! New bike?
@og7748
@og7748 Ай бұрын
Thank you for the video and enjoy your journey!
@calmpuffin
@calmpuffin Ай бұрын
So good to have you back ❤
@MrJhamil05
@MrJhamil05 Ай бұрын
Mike, can't wait for your videos. Great start
@scottsugimoto8223
@scottsugimoto8223 Ай бұрын
Great to see you again! Really enjoyed the video!
@scharrmah
@scharrmah Ай бұрын
Good to see you back Mike
@soc9418
@soc9418 Ай бұрын
Great video Mike. Super informative for those of us who would like to do this ride!
@runeisaksen6781
@runeisaksen6781 Ай бұрын
He is riding with the fork backwards. 🤣🤣🤣
@vdl2910
@vdl2910 Ай бұрын
you are the next bicycle touring pro Mike :) keep up the good work
@reeceholmes8546
@reeceholmes8546 Ай бұрын
thanks Mike, nice to see you back at it, great stuff
@southyoz
@southyoz Ай бұрын
So glad to see you back Mike. An inspiration for the common man. Love your work mate. Lauz Tassie Oz
@alafenetre81
@alafenetre81 Ай бұрын
Great to see you back on the bike!
@scharrmah
@scharrmah Ай бұрын
Great to have you back
@MrCyclist
@MrCyclist Ай бұрын
Hi Mike. It is nice to see you back as I was wondering if you had retired from touring. A great first day and thank you for your effort for us viewers. It would be nice if you mentioned the daily temperatures so we can get a sense of the atmosphere. Here in Toronto, Canada we are having high 20s C and a few 30s in July.
@gusnuk68
@gusnuk68 Ай бұрын
so enjoyable. glad to hear you back.
@conilee52
@conilee52 Ай бұрын
Great video! Thank you for sharing.
@ronaldpacanowski1517
@ronaldpacanowski1517 Ай бұрын
Thanks for posting and sharing details from your epic northern adventure. It was surprising to see you cycling past snow on the ground and ice filled lakes while wearing a short sleeve shirt and shorts. What was the temperature near 70 deg north?.
@narayanaswamyramakri
@narayanaswamyramakri Ай бұрын
Thank you for your wonderful videos😊
@redheathen9580
@redheathen9580 Ай бұрын
Good to see you back
@franknobody5965
@franknobody5965 Ай бұрын
You are finally back!! I am so glad, since I really love watching your videos! The relaxed way, in which you present your travels goes well with cycling.😊 So tell me, how you charge your electric devices when traveling so remote and wild camping??
@erifyllhkaravia8273
@erifyllhkaravia8273 Ай бұрын
Once again we travel with you in your wonderful rides. Is there something odd with your front fork? Usually the disk brake is on the left side. Greet greetings from Greece.🌞
@illbeback2YT
@illbeback2YT Ай бұрын
I like the music (also)
@Justafonso
@Justafonso Ай бұрын
Such great content to watch! Can’t wait for the next ones. Very chill 🙏
@kge420
@kge420 Ай бұрын
I'll definitely be following along. edit: Liking the music as well.
@mofmanp8874
@mofmanp8874 Ай бұрын
Nice little bike ride😊
@buckydoc8303
@buckydoc8303 Ай бұрын
Your video came at the perfect time! Things are getting pretty stressful in the States.
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