Norway is it worth it :-)

[Kjell Lindberg]

Is this trip a POSSIBLE go'er then for 2016? I for one would be interested, my wife would be interested to and I have a couple of friends who probably would be as well, possibly another two if it can be done by road bikes.

My wife has camped in Strynn in the summer before,

I'm in! As long as Health and time allows me to.

I just was about to post a mega post of pictures and links showing the road 258 or "Gamle Strynefjellsveien" Old Stryn Mountain road.
http://goo.gl/maps/7n5u1

http://www.nasjonaleturistveger.no/en/g ... jellsvegen

Then something whent wrong and I lost the whole work, so I urge you all to Google
https://www.google.se/search?q=gamle+st ... CAcQ_AUoAg

https://www.google.se/search?q=gamle+st ... eg&spell=1

 

[soho]

Just chucking this link in (found on another thread) before I forget about it.

http://www.otc-mc.org/Galleri

 

[Mark]

Is it worth moving and possibly stickying this into Meet ups and ride outs so it doesn't get lost in the sands of time? Could be an interesting/different trip and with being in 2016 there is time to save for it!

Just need to work out how to fit a few weeks worth of beer on the bike!

 

[Kjell Lindberg]

I'll pester You all with pictures from my anual ride to Norway next year in august, and then I will start reminding you all about "2016 Bigtrailie meets Norway" about this time next year!
/K

 

[Raymo]

planning to do this

so yup keep pestering Kjell

 

[Lord Vader]

planning to do this

so yup keep pestering Kjell

Yep us too

 

[Kjell Lindberg]

Just a suggestion, to tease you.
This is a complete tour that can be driven in 5-6 days depending on weather and mode.

1. http://goo.gl/maps/h4Wkp From road E134 to "B" is a very scenic route and most is routed on high ground with more curves than straights.

2. http://goo.gl/maps/r2J32 This is one of the most enjoyable stretches in Norway! (Google Maps can however not route further north from "B" therefore you have to go to the next link to continue).

3. http://goo.gl/maps/7h6VZ (You have to continue from "B" in the previous link to "A" in this link and then continue) This route is also very scenic with twisty roads. At "C" is a very interesting road. Between "D" and "E" is a tunnel, but in reality one would choose to go by road Fv243 which cannot be planned by Google Maps this time of year…

4. http://goo.gl/maps/CQ8Wm This route is one of my favorites following Tindevegen (Toll road, 80 NOK) to road 55, again Google Maps can only route to "B" therefore you must continue on the next link…

5. http://goo.gl/maps/ocwPP …and here it is. Again G.M. causes problems. This stretch would actually leave road 15 at the white dot and follow road 258 down to "B" and the north to a white dot and on to road 63 (Next link). Road 258 is also called 100 years road or Old Strynfjell road and it's extremly scenic.

6. http://goo.gl/maps/q6CED Route over Geiranger towards Trollstigen.

7. http://goo.gl/maps/A1ifi This stretch should please all gravel road lovers! After leaving E6 the road turns into a gravel road for most parts down to road 33.

8. http://goo.gl/maps/DLD1v Last leg, Oslo to Gothenburg

 

[Lord Vader]

Just a suggestion, to tease you.
This is a complete tour that can be driven in 5-6 days depending on weather and mode.

1. http://goo.gl/maps/h4Wkp From road E134 to "B" is a very scenic route and most is routed on high ground with more curves than straights.

2. http://goo.gl/maps/r2J32 This is one of the most enjoyable stretches in Norway! (Google Maps can however not route further north from "B" therefore you have to go to the next link to continue).

3. http://goo.gl/maps/7h6VZ (You have to continue from "B" in the previous link to "A" in this link and then continue) This route is also very scenic with twisty roads. At "C" is a very interesting road. Between "D" and "E" is a tunnel, but in reality one would choose to go by road Fv243 which cannot be planned by Google Maps this time of year…

4. http://goo.gl/maps/CQ8Wm This route is one of my favorites following Tindevegen (Toll road, 80 NOK) to road 55, again Google Maps can only route to "B" therefore you must continue on the next link…

5. http://goo.gl/maps/ocwPP …and here it is. Again G.M. causes problems. This stretch would actually leave road 15 at the white dot and follow road 258 down to "B" and the north to a white dot and on to road 63 (Next link). Road 258 is also called 100 years road or Old Strynfjell road and it's extremly scenic.

6. http://goo.gl/maps/q6CED Route over Geiranger towards Trollstigen.

7. http://goo.gl/maps/A1ifi This stretch should please all gravel road lovers! After leaving E6 the road turns into a gravel road for most parts down to road 33.

8. http://goo.gl/maps/DLD1v Last leg, Oslo to Gothenburg

WOW Briliant thanks Kjell
I woud be more than happy to go by your suggestions. Maybe closer to the time we can have a look how many people are going for how long and start making proper plans. Just keep your sugestions coming

 

[Raymo]

just going to Follow Kjell .......

 

[Mark]

http://www.ferrytonorway.com/index.php/ ... manchester

Hopefully something might happen in time for for this.

Alternatively

http://www.reginaline.dk/index-uk.htm

Both would save time and money!

How much is fuel in Scandinavia these days?

 

[varaquiero]

I'll pester You all with pictures from my anual ride to Norway next year in august, and then I will start reminding you all about "2016 Bigtrailie meets Norway" about this time next year!
/K

I would be definitely in for a summer tour 2016 keep us all informed, the pics n vids i have seen look great.

 

[Kjell Lindberg]

http://www.ferrytonorway.com/index.php/2-uncategorised/1447-norwegian-seaways-meets-icfn-in-manchester

Hopefully something might happen in time for for this.

Alternatively

http://www.reginaline.dk/index-uk.htm

Both would save time and money!

How much is fuel in Scandinavia these days?

http://www.reginaline.dk/timetable-uk.html
£ 70 +20 for a ferry trip one person in cabin and with a bike, UK -> Denmark
That's really cheap! (IMHO) I hope they really will start sailing easter 2015 as stated on their webpage and continue when the time comes.
I might consider this when the time comes to invade Britain!

This one: http://www.ferrytonorway.com/ is some sort of Internet campaign to have a ferry line between Norway and Britain, and there are no ferries to book on that page.

Fuel rates in Sweden right now is £ 1.0/litre for petrol, Norway is usually some 20 % higher.
Hamburgers/pizza on petrol stations are expensive, but for an additional small sum one can have a proper pepper steak at a resturant.
I usually bring with me some field ratios and a field kitchen and cook my own lunch along the road. The scenery is free.

Hotels are expensive, but a small cabin suitable for 4 or 5 persons are normally only £ 12 - 15 per person including bed sheets.
Youth Hostels are also a good alternetive and a few bobs cheaper compared to a cabin.
Prices stated above is for june, and they could be slightly higher later in the summer.

Most toll roads and ferries in Norway are free for bikes, although I have encountered some ferries that have a small charge for a bike with driver.
There are some privately owned roads that are not free, like the one up to the summit of Dalsnibba (1440 meters above sea level), but it's usually around £ 8 - 10 for a bike.

What really is expensive in Norway is Speeding tickets

/K

 

[Lord Vader]

What really is expensive in Norway is Speeding tickets



Better leave Hudders at home than

 

[Philwhiskeydrinker]

What really is expensive in Norway is Speeding tickets



Better leave Hudders at home than

And beer....



That's Hudders and the rest of us out!

 

[Mikey]

Is it worth moving and possibly stickying this into Meet ups and ride outs !

Dun

 

[Lutin]

What really is expensive in Norway is Speeding tickets

/K

Oh, I'd be alright then.

Anyway, what's the point of rushing if the scenery is so good?

 

[Lord Vader]

What really is expensive in Norway is Speeding tickets



Better leave Hudders at home than

And beer....



That's Hudders and the rest of us out!

Wrong
I have a cunning plan
You,Hudders and Digi transport their bikes over with there vans. Every spare space will be filled with anything over 40%. No space for beer (%alcohol v space is not a good ratio on beer. ). Whisky on the other hand

 

[Mark]

Is it worth moving and possibly stickying this into Meet ups and ride outs !

Dun

Tak.

 

[Kjell Lindberg]

I have a cunning plan
You,Hudders and Digi transport their bikes over with there vans. Every spare space will be filled with anything over 40%. No space for beer (%alcohol v space is not a good ratio on beer. ). Whisky on the other hand

Hmmm, I might just make some small adjustments in the travell plan if you're bringing vans full of booze.
How about this? http://goo.gl/maps/YD1eP
That should give you guys time to sink a few cold ones inbetween.

 

[Lowflyer]

Nice one Kjell,

That looks about the same lattitude as me

Same weather ?