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>>
Adventure
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 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>>
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>>
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>>
Scorpion Rally STR, second set reflections
The first set of Pirelli Scorpion Rally STR went into the bin and a second set came on. Here are some (more) reflections. Yeah I chose them again for my KTM 890 Adventure. And there are some good reason for that. Reasons not all would agree on. That is how it should be. Everyone is…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>>
Southwest weekend, a 2022 mini adventure (1)
South southwest of Norway was my target during first half of June 2022. Inspired by a friend who went the same direction a week before. It would be only a two day adventure. Had chosen a place I knew from before, at a great location. Will come back to that later. The weather forecast was…read more>>