Trying a new thing here. A sort of narrated ride-along video from my commute from work the other day. Some of you have requested videos where I show you around my town, so I thought this would be a good way to start. Let me know what you think of these type of videos.
Tonnes more winter here! Indoor training. Sadly, in North America a lot of revenue, employment and votes from the oil industry so you can guess how popular electric cars are here. 🙁
Hahahaha. I'm not that far from Punxsatawney, Pa. Damn right Mike, you are The King Of The Road! What a nice winter wonderland bike ride. Hey did you ever consider riding a fatbike on snowy roads instead? Chooo chooo, be careful my friend. Thanks again for sharing.
Are there many electric bikes being used in your area? I have one that I can pedal up the steep road to my house. So far, the longest ride on it was 30 miles last fall. I had lots of battery power left. We need power outlets in the forests so I can go touring on it.:)
We had nice 50 degree days until now. It snowed just enough to turn the ground white, the temperature dropped and we are having day two of nasty wind with 30 mph gusts. I have not gone bike riding today! The E bike would even be hard to pedal in this wind. Best of luck to you and your family!
A really nice ride, I remember the kicksleds from Vilhelmina, I think they look like so much fun, they seem to be just for old people though. I also love a 90's Volvo, it's my dream car, not pimped though, just stardard. I know what you mean about the temperature difference going to and from work, it's a pain with the extra clothes, I cycled home after a late shift at -2 last week in shorts because I forgot my tights, it's was about 10 degrees and sunny when I cycled in. I bet people are talking about something other than Northvolt at the minute, but if you wanted to visit Lofoten it might be quieter this year. It's a shame about the sports though, Freddie had qualified for our Olympic trials, but I think they're off now. Keep up the videos, we'll need the entertainment when we're in lock down. It'll give Malin plenty of time for her studies and practicing the accordion, Ed
Nice one Mike. No snow this Winter, here in the south of England. High of 13C yesterday and the same again tomorrow. Commuting is a thing of the past for me since I retired but I go for regular rides in Windsor Great Park.
Nice one, Mikael, enjoyed the narration too. I've had enough of our wet and windy gloomy winter, I'm more than ready for some spring sunshine! You have a good one too!
Excellent video. I'm also a winter commuter. The coldest I've ridden has been 8 deg F. I think I could totally embrace the cold weather of Sweden. I'm surprised there were not more pedestrians / bikers like I assume you would see in the Netherlands.
In a previous video you showed a lot of caribou – are they a staple? Can you order caribou in a restaurant?
Thanks for the ride Mikael. …only remember riding in that much snow from my army days when I was stationed in Germany. My recollection though was more slush than well packed snow. Great that the path is maintained so well, keeps things a bit more safe….thanks for the video Mikael!
Are you worried of the ecological impact the factory they are building will have on your area? Looks like they want to use the natural resources in that area to build the batteries at a lower cost.
Great video Mikael! Thanks for bringing me along. I wish I would have been cycling beside you on this one. Just as beautiful as last years commute. Sweden and Iceland are tops on my list for bike touring. Keep up the good work and I always look forward to your videos. Stay safe my friend, Ken.
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As you can see spring has arrived in Sweden. Or maybe not so much 🙂 Six more weeks of winter, Punxatawney Phil?
Tonnes more winter here! Indoor training. Sadly, in North America a lot of revenue, employment and votes from the oil industry so you can guess how popular electric cars are here. 🙁
nice works 🙌🙌 how's covid-19 where you live ? be safe , stay healthy and be happy 👍
Hahahaha. I'm not that far from Punxsatawney, Pa. Damn right Mike, you are The King Of The Road! What a nice winter wonderland bike ride. Hey did you ever consider riding a fatbike on snowy roads instead? Chooo chooo, be careful my friend. Thanks again for sharing.
Awesome video. Thumbs up from me, enjoy this kind of video too.
thanks for taking me along. while it's much warmer here, we also have pollen.
Thanks Mike. I like videos of bike commutes. Maybe you can do another video of that route in the spring just for comparison
Great video Mikael.
Beautiful,Mike so different from your summer commute.
Do you a lot of starches breads fruit before or after you ride?
Are there many electric bikes being used in your area? I have one that I can pedal up the steep road to my house. So far, the longest ride on it was 30 miles last fall. I had lots of battery power left. We need power outlets in the forests so I can go touring on it.:)
We had nice 50 degree days until now. It snowed just enough to turn the ground white, the temperature dropped and we are having day two of nasty wind with 30 mph gusts. I have not gone bike riding today! The E bike would even be hard to pedal in this wind. Best of luck to you and your family!
kick sleds in Finland as well!
A really nice ride, I remember the kicksleds from Vilhelmina, I think they look like so much fun, they seem to be just for old people though. I also love a 90's Volvo, it's my dream car, not pimped though, just stardard. I know what you mean about the temperature difference going to and from work, it's a pain with the extra clothes, I cycled home after a late shift at -2 last week in shorts because I forgot my tights, it's was about 10 degrees and sunny when I cycled in.
I bet people are talking about something other than Northvolt at the minute, but if you wanted to visit Lofoten it might be quieter this year. It's a shame about the sports though, Freddie had qualified for our Olympic trials, but I think they're off now.
Keep up the videos, we'll need the entertainment when we're in lock down. It'll give Malin plenty of time for her studies and practicing the accordion, Ed
Such a lovely commute Mike , six more weeks till winter is over ! At least yours is cold and crisp and not wet and squelchy lol atb Dave
Do you clean your winter bike after every ride in the snow?
Nice one Mike.
No snow this Winter, here in the south of England. High of 13C yesterday and the same again tomorrow.
Commuting is a thing of the past for me since I retired but I go for regular rides in Windsor Great Park.
Nice one, Mikael, enjoyed the narration too. I've had enough of our wet and windy gloomy winter, I'm more than ready for some spring sunshine! You have a good one too!
Excellent video. I'm also a winter commuter. The coldest I've ridden has been 8 deg F. I think I could totally embrace the cold weather of Sweden.
I'm surprised there were not more pedestrians / bikers like I assume you would see in the Netherlands.
In a previous video you showed a lot of caribou – are they a staple? Can you order caribou
in a restaurant?
I hope to visit Sweden when I retire.
Thanks for the ride Mikael. …only remember riding in that much snow from my army days when I was stationed in Germany. My recollection though was more slush than well packed snow. Great that the path is maintained so well, keeps things a bit more safe….thanks for the video Mikael!
Good video Mike, hope you and your family stay safe n well😊
Are you worried of the ecological impact the factory they are building will have on your area? Looks like they want to use the natural resources in that area to build the batteries at a lower cost.
Great video Mikael! Thanks for bringing me along. I wish I would have been cycling beside you on this one. Just as beautiful as last years commute. Sweden and Iceland are tops on my list for bike touring. Keep up the good work and I always look forward to your videos. Stay safe my friend, Ken.
My ride is nowhere near as beautiful (or flat!). Thanks for sharing Mike!
Nice video! By the way, if you were a millionaire, where would you go by bicycle and which bike would you buy?
Great video, thanks for taking us on your bike commute back to your home 🙂