Autumn riding a motorcycle in Norway can be both a joyous, wonderful and bone chilling experience. Be prepared for weather changes! “There is no such thing as bad weather, just bad clothing” is a saying here. Many are those who’ve been surprised by the truth to this. Whether one talks of absolute drenching wetness, bitter…read more>>
MC rides (general)
Motorcycle riding and adventures
Motorcycle riding and adventures is a great way to explore, whether near or far. A bit hard to explain to those who’ve not tried! This post started out to be about motorcycle riding in Europe. Thought to share some tips. But the post evolved into something else. And while it evolved it shifted more and…read more>>
The last two days on the road, (2022-7)
The last two days on the road were spent in northern Germany and Denmark. We still had quite a distance to go to Hirtshals and our ferries. In reality it would be more than two days for us to get back home. But Hirtshals and the north of Denmark marked the end of the Euro-Adventure….read more>>
Mosel valley, Burg Eltz and north (2022-6)
Mosel valley in Germany is a beautiful drive or ride. A visit to Burg Eltz makes the experience even better! It had been four years since I came this way. Didn’t take quite the same route though. Back then I visited the castle for the first time, and stayed overnight not far from it. Unsurprising,…read more>>
Returning north in France (2022-5)
Tuesday September 20th it was time to begin returning north. Another day of road improvisation, and another unknown destination. Well actually the returning north started the day before, just as we rode through Combe Laval. But this particular morning it was more the sensation of a turning point. Though adventures were to still to be…read more>>
Combe Laval, France (2022-4)
Combe Laval was a target while in France in 2021. But I chose another route further south, and as a result had to drop that plan. I’ve for long wanted to ride D76, the scenic route also known as “Route et cirque de Combe Laval”. A year later it was finally going to happen. Truls-Erik…read more>>
Riding South in France (2022-3)
I did some riding south in France in 2021. Came through Switzerland then as well, a few miles further east, a bit closer to Bern. Experiences from that adventure did influence our choice of direction. Whereas I’d been in the area before, it was a new experience for Truls-Erik. And as conditions at higher altitudes…read more>>
Rapidly through Germany to Switzerland (2022-2)
Riding rapidly through Germany on the way south made sense. Especially as we only had 12 days at our disposal. Early on I hadn’t made any definite decision about direction. Decided on a southern route that kept alternatives open. The weather forecast did seem to rule out some of the options. The next few days…read more>>
A late Euro Adventure start (2022-1)
Circumstances led to a late Euro Adventure in 2022. Originally the plan had been to leave early September. But things didn’t go as planned (again). When I say late, it’s seen through the goggles of a Norwegian. And in regards to seasons in Norway. When days get shorter, and the temperature drops, especially at higher…read more>>
The return back north, 2021 Adventure (11)
The return back north was going to be a long one. It always is, for Norwegians who ride all the way down to central Europe. And up again. In that respect we who live up north are at a clear disadvantage. If our goal is to explore Europe, then we have to cover 2-2500 of…read more>>