Last summer I did the longest and toughest bikepacking trip of my life so far. Rode from Helsinki to Kuopio, following some awesome gravel and paved roads through Eastern Finland. Ended up doing around 900 km in six days, and yeah… I definitely felt it by the end! Planning to do it again, but with a few tweaks to the route and my gear.
Daily distances were between 94–186 km, and it was around +30°C pretty much every day — even hotter in the sun — so staying hydrated (and fueled with carbs) was super important.
If you ever get the chance, come to Finland in the summer to ride gravel or road. Honestly, Finland is one of the best places in the world for it — same goes for the other Nordic countries too!
by tuhris
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Looks awesome!
Nice ride! I can also recommend Finland as a summer bikepacking paradise. I rode from Helsinki to Kilpisjärvi a few summers ago along the western coast and it was a dream. Lots of services along the way. The midnight sun definitely helps on those long days in the saddle. I miss my morning pulla and the occasional Hesburger.
Respect for the snack bag nakkimuki