One of the plans of August 27th was Gorges de Verdon, and side south in France. There are beautiful sights to be seen there, in plenty! Before leaving home i had created a wish list of places. Originally I’d also thought to stay longer in the southern parts of France. Believing that, it being late…read more>>
2021 MC Adventures
South into France, over to Italy
The next morning heading south in France was the plan. Said farewell to the great guys I met at Hotel Le Roitelet and continued first west. Then south. Did think about going back into Switzerland. But I’d never been in the region, and mountains south of Lac Leman before. So first I took D22 slightly…read more>>
Switzerland and France, 2021 Euro Adventure, day 5
Most people who travel by road in Europe, wind up in Switzerland. Or at least, travel through, on their way south, north, east or west. Switzerland has a lot to offer. Centrally placed in Europe, stunning nature, awesome roads, multiple mountain passes and quaint small cities or villages. It is an expensive country to travel…read more>>
Black Forest and France, 2021 Euro Adventure, day 3-4
Black Forest, Schwarzwald in German, is a forested mountain range in south-west Germany. More precisely in the state of Baden-Württemberg. Bounded by the Rhine valley to the west and south, close to the borders with France and Switzerland. Black Forest is a large area, an eldorado for nature lovers, hikers, skiers (during winter) and bikers….read more>>
Heading south, 2021 Euro Adventure, day 1-2
August 21st it was time to be heading south again. Given what happened to me last year the level of excitement was pretty high! Earlier in the year I wasn’t sure it would be possible, because of Corona. In Scandinavia as well as Europe. After multiple spring adventures in Norway I knew I was ready….read more>>
June 12th 2021, back to Telemark
June 12th 2021, one year after my fatal accident in Telemark, I went back. No drama, just a strange feeling. Truth be told I didn’t, and still don’t have, any memories of the accident. Some fragments from the moments right before the first impact. But beyond that, nothing. You could say I’ve been fortunate, amidst…read more>>
Bergen and return, vacation in Norway (6)
Bergen is a lovely city. Well worth spending some time in. I managed to get a tour, before returning back to Oslo. In fantastic weather! The day after Tour de Vestland we decided to stay local. Spend some time in Bergen, wandering around. The Weather forecast suggested sun all day long. It was a slow…read more>>
Tour de Vestland – vacation in Norway (5)
“Tour de Vestland” was on the menu for the day. My friend/host had planned a route. A route with roads I’d never ridden or driven before. Because of Corona most people, across Scandinavia, Europe and elsewhere, have had domestic holidays this year. So also here. Since early June, there was very little traffic on the…read more>>
Westwards in Vestland, vacation in Norway (4)
Westwards and Bergen, the goal of the third day of the (mini) vacation. Westwards to visit a friend and ride some great roads. My companion for the first two days set course in direction of Oslo. Whereas I took the same road as the day before, westwards, It had been a plan all along. 6…read more>>
Vestland, vacation through parts of Norway (3)
Vestland became, from Januar 1st 2020, the new consolidated region consisting of former counties Hordaland and Sogn og Fjordane. The county consolidation have reduced the total number from 19 to 11. You can read more about it here. The change has annoyed a considerable part of the population. In some regions/counties much more than in…read more>>