00:00 – Intro
05:36 – Are there wooden shelters for cyclists in Norway? https://www.statskog.no/hytter-og-friluftsliv
07:40 – Do you use a groundsheet for your tent in Norway?
08:53 – Wind, rain, temperatures, and seasons in Norway
13:15 – What are my plans for the summer?
15:56 – Lofoten in September – good idea?
16:58 – Mozzies and midges in Norway?
18:20 – MTB in Norway?
19:25 – Night temperatures camping
21:05 – Possible to do Rallarvegen gravel route in mid-June?
21:50 – Covid Vaccine in Norway – https://www.helsenorge.no/en/coronavirus/international-travels/
21:27 – Ticks in Norway?
23:48 – Female traveling alone in Norway
25:09 – Camping Gas in Norway?
26:00 – July and August a good time for Lofoten? Note: July will be busy!
26:50 – Do you recommend the EuroVelo 1 Route in Norway?
27:34 – Wildlife in Norway and opportunities to experience it. Check out https://www.moskussafari.no
29:38 – How wild is Norway? Are there towns and villages along each cycle routes?
31:38 – What type of cycling Shoes for summer on the mountain roads?
32:38 – What are the emergency services like in Norway?
33:10 – Would you drink the water high in the mountains?
34:42 – Paying with Money in Norway?
35:02 – How easy is it to find accommodation in small towns last minute?
36:15 – Best route leaving Oslo heading North?
42:50 – Info on Ferries in Norway
44:23 – Canyon Grail or Grizl for Norway?
45:20 – Cycling Computer recommendations?
46:52 – Cyclenorway.com update
51:00 – Buying food along the coast
53:34 – Ferry timetables – Is there one website? Download the ‘Ruter’ app
55:45 – Do I need an expensive bike and gear to go Bikepacking?
58:10 – Road bike or Gravel Bike for a beginner?
58:52 – Gravel or road cycling in Norway which do you prefer?
1:00:06 – Gas stations in Norway?
1:00:45 – What type of tent do you recommend for bikepacking?
9 Comments
Hi Matthew, love tour videos, very inspirational. Planning Oslo to Stavanger last week of May over the mountains. Is this too early regarding the show.? Would the coastal route be a safer choice?
Bestil retardation Jesper from Copenhagen.
Thank you for answering me about how to leave Oslo by bike. Obviously I meant Mountains, not Plateaus, when I spoke about things you reviewed (the best mountain routes in Norway). I'll put together a nice GPS track for Oslo to the mountains then the Fjord routes and share it on relevant platforms. Thank you for surveying all these areas, you're a gem.
38:22 – When you've had a big night and smell the drink that almost killed you… 🤣
Informative video – keeping my dream alive to cycle this great country one day!
Some great information here. I'd have loved to join in the live Q & As but the time difference just didn't work for me. Maybe next time!
Thanks Matthew I'm just catching up with this , as I'm not so fit (getting on a bit) cycle touring with full camping gear not a good option so coming on my motorbike with converted trailer behind with my bike from Scotland. Will be heading up from Kristiansand so all your videos have been brilliant , coming mid May till mid June. I was just about to get Krone for Norway and Sweden , I have my credit cards so should I get £50 for each ? Thanks again.
Hi Matthew. Thanks for lots of nice videoes. I missed this last Q&A. I'm having a trip from Oslo to Bergen this summer (august). I have a gravel bike, but 90% will be on tarmac, except Rallarvegen from Haugastøl to Myrdal. What tires do you recommend? Biggest I can use is 40mm.
Komoot or RidewithGPS for route planning?
We have a saying here in Australia, if you want to see Norway, go to New Zealand. So close, yet so far.
Oh, my god, I only came across your channel now. I am heading off to Norway next week for a 2 week cycling holiday. The FAQ session was great, can’t wait to watch your other videos. Such a shame that the website is not up and running yet, but I have a strong feeling that I will be back to Norway next year 😉 I’m bringing my bike (Canyon Ultimate) with me from Ireland. Just a general question – where do you leave the bike box that you’ve used for flying over? I was going to ask nicely in the first hotel and hope for the best…