Mid-May the weather forecasts for both the eastern and the western parts of Norway were great. So “plans*” were hastily made for a weekend ride. That meant leaving May 16th and celebrate the Norwegian constitution day, May 17th, on two wheels. Not the worst one can do when being a motorcycle rider! To be fair,…read more>>
MC Rides Norway
A day ride with surprises, in Norway
A day ride can be fun. Sometimes even more fun when you end up on roads you didn’t know existed. A real bonus in other words! Saturday May 10th 2025 I had no plans for riding. Spring came early this year. And we’ve had less than normal of snow in Norway. Which means that it…read more>>
Hardanger and Aurland motorcycle riding, Norway (2024-2)
Hardanger and Aurland are two beautiful parts of the western Norway. Almost regardless of weather. But it helps with sunshine! Sunshine and high pressure was the forecast for this Saturday. That and high temperatures, well for the time of the year. Quite often you’ll experience clouds early in the morning. Clouds that clears a little…read more>>
Three days west in Norway and back (2024-1)
Three days goes fast when you’re having fun. It’s not a whole lot of time for adventurous riding. But three days is better than none! Mid-May 2024 the weather conditions in the southern, western and eastern parts Norway were pretty exceptional. The winter 2023-2024 have been long, cold. and with lots of snow. In May…read more>>
Motorcycle riding in Norway
Motorcycle riding in Norway can be an unforgettable experience during (late) spring, summer or autumn. Almost regardless of weather. Motorcycle riding in Norway & weather Weather in Norway is unpredictable. Regardless of time of the the year. The country is a fantastic destination in all respects, except for beach life. You come to Norway despite…read more>>
The Return from Vestland (day 4)
The return from Vestland wasn’t going to be all solo. My friend, who came from Bergen, decided to tag along, for a while. There was a reason for that. A reason In the form of a particular gravel he had not ridden before. A detour for my friend from Bergen. The opposite direction kind of…read more>>
Day touring in Vestland (day 3)
Day touring in Vestland county can be an experience you’ll remember. Especially if the weather is as good as it was this weekend. It might be an experience to remember if the weather is bad, although not quite as fondly possibly. Though perhaps with a smile? I have such memories, of monsoon or torrential rain…read more>>
Aurland & Voss, west of Norway (day 2)
Aurland is a beautiful municipality in Vestland county. Add a little dash of Voss as well, and you have plenty for a day’s worth of riding! My friend would be coming from Bergen in the afternoon. So I had some hours to roam around, explore and see places not seen before. Aurland, the fjord, the…read more>>
Early June 2023 to the west of Norway (day 1)
Early June the weather can be quite variable in Norway. If you decide to ride about in June, bring good rain gear & warm clothes! Of later years June has been a dry month. In fact very dry. At least in the south-eastern, some western and central parts. And July has evolved into somewhat of…read more>>
Fyresdal to Oslo, a 2022 mini adventure (2)
Fyresdal to Oslo isn’t a very long ride. Probably something like 230-240 kilometers. But then you have to take the main roads. Consequently my plan was to take an alternative route which involved all sorts of smaller roads. And gravel, dirt based of course. Then later onto E134, from Notodden via Kongsberg, to Drammen. After…read more>>