3 months have passed since the accident. In one way it feels like eons ago. Yet in other ways, a mere fortnight, from time to time. I spent 8 weeks at Godthaab rehab center in Bærum, Norway. That got me off to a much swifter improvement than what I would have accomplished at home. Leave…read more>>
Author: Knut Meyn
Fate and fatalities, early end of a summer season
Fate is, well for the most part, and for the most of us, unknown. Until it’s the present or, as one sometimes look forward to, history. This introduction may sound a bit cryptic. But if you grant me some minutes it should become clear what type of fate I am hinting at. It will also…read more>>
Shit happens, sometimes in the right places
Shit happens, sometimes in the right places. This is (also) a truth and, as it were, a truth I much prefer when shit does happen. So Monday April 6th the motorcycle season was supposed to start for me. A little late compared to last year. But those who wait for something good never wait in…read more>>
Hearing protection, loss of hearing or Tinnitus
Hearing protection is a must if you’re riding a motorcycle. The consequences of no or poor protection can be serious and long, or life lasting. Hearing protection should never be ignored. if you work in noisy environments, you probably know this very well. Take no risks. Sustained sound/sonic pressure can cause life-long damages. Or reduced…read more>>
Saturday January 4th, morning rambling
Saturday morning. Woke up, got coffee brewing going. Gave CAT medicine. Then fed CAT (in that order). In retrospect maybe fed CAT a bit too much. It happens. Shit happens, sometimes shit happens without shit. CAT-shit happens without shit. Sometimes. I’ll come back to that, and CAT shit a moment. While typing this I realize,…read more>>
Fall in Norway, seen from a motorcycle
Fall in Norway can be pretty spectacular when you ride about. On days with sun and decent temperature the brilliant colors transforms the landscape. Fall, especially in later September, means lower average temperatures. This is a good thing for motorcycle riders with lots of safety gear on. As you move into October inner lining comes…read more>>
Valdresflye and home, summer ride 2
Valdresflye is a “household name” in Norway, a name for both a road or route as well as a mountain plateau. It was also a part of my return route back to Oslo. Sunday morning the return began. The lingering high pressure produced absolute cloudless sky and perfect conditions for the first part of the…read more>>
Trollstigen & Geiranger, summer ride 2
Trollstigen, a serpentine mountain road and pass in Møre og Romsdal county was the first target of the day. Followed by Geiranger and Geirangerfjorden. Trollstigen is in Rauma Municipality, Møre og Romsdal county. If you come from the south, along E136 and Rauma river, it’s hard to miss. More about that later. On gravel and…read more>>
Jotunheimen and northwards, summer ride 2
Jotunheimen in Norway is a national park and mountainous area of roughly 3,500 km². July 26th I left Oslo for another Norwegian long weekend ride. Jotunheimen is a fantastic area for trekking, fishing, and camping . You can also rent cabins, summer or winter. High season can be pretty expensive. According to Norwegian law, aka…read more>>
Air filters – all that glitters is not gold
Air filters do a very crucial job, that’s a no-brainer. You don’t need deep insight to realize the air filtration system also require frequent attention. The norm is to change air filter at service intervals for your motorcycle. But if you ride offroad, on gravel or dirt, it might be sensible to inspect more frequently….read more>>