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    6 days bikepacking in Telemark



    Bikepacking along the Telemark canal, or Telemarkskanalen, as it is known in Norway, riding for a total of 6 days in Telemark.

    In late summer 2021, I had somehow convinced my editors at a newspaper magazine that it would be a good idea to write an article about riding the Telemark Canal, the more than hundred year old waterway linking the coast of southern Norway with the interior of Telemark county. It turned out my wife had some holiday left and wanted to come along, which meant bringing our Jack Russell terrier Banjo along too. Follow along as we ride our bikes deep into Telemark and back home, trying to bring back a story and photos for the reportage while enjoying the late summer in Norway.

    Filmed with the Fujifilm X-T3 camera and the Fujifilm XC 15-45mm f/3.5-5.6 OIS PZ zoom lens.

    Photos from the Fujifilm X-Pro1 and the Fujifilm XF 18mm f/2 and the Fujifilm XF 35 f/1.4.

    Music from Artlist:

    Anthony Vega – Late at night
    Yoav Ilan – Blue Waltz
    Rodellos Machine – Clear skies
    Full – Oak And Cherry
    Sand Diver – Daybreak Ritual
    Campfire Calm – Paper Planes
    Yehezkel Raz – Ballerina

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    3. mathew hensinger on

      Your videos are truly inspiring! Subscribe here for sure.

      I went and took a bicycle frame building class in the smoky mountains here in America abut a year and a half ago. Right after that my very young mother passed away unexpectedly. That added with a new work project that required me to travel and take all of my time pulled me away from, well me. Coping with grief by putting yourself into work is not a healthy recipe for your soul. I am doing the work to become the best version of myself now and am in a better, healthier place. One of the best things for me has always been getting on the bike and doing what i call a moving meditation. Its so healing.

      I am the same age as you and resonate with connecting with your younger self, a purer self, that original spark. I have always had a connection to bicycles and still ride everything from 90's mountain bikes, gravel grombers, and single speed cruisers.

      Your videos have helped give me validation and rekindled that need for creation and invention. To go dust of that bicycle jig and start following that kid i see when i stare back in the mirror says to do……. follow that fire, blow on the kindle, encourage and support myself, and create a suntanning warm fire of contentment in knowing I'm following what I was fortunate enough to be given this life experience to do.

      I tell you this because I see that spark in you and your magnificent story telling.. Keep following your heart sir, it has served you well, my rad 13 year old self high fives yours!

      One more thing, if you did read this far, what brand of boots are you wearing? I like to dress more casual when I ride and those boots look nice and soft. Thank you for your time and be blessed.

    5. mssuo on

      The Algorithm suggested this video to me, and now I've subscribed and watched every single video from your channel. Love everything about these, the storytelling, the philosophy, and of course the visual side as well. Thank you! Now I'm off to get me some bikepacking bags…

    8. J G on

      Beautiful video. Do you by any chance, know what the brand of her black saddle bag is? Thanks in advance!

    14. D. L. Bard on

      Thank you for sharing your journey with us. The scenery was beautiful and the adventure was very interesting. I especially enjoy seeing your little dog 🐕 joining in on the excursion. Wonderful story. Looking forward to future videos. 💞 🚴‍♀️ 🐕

    17. MrBaseren on

      Is it in any way possible to see your route on a map :)? Im planning going on a bikepacking trip and this route looks astunnishing,

      Thanks for the great video and story

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