Tor Hovland

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@NabilRobiati 5 күн бұрын

Tor, did you keep climb-pro option on? is that how you know how much ascent/descent you have left on a particular segment?

@TorHovland 5 күн бұрын

That's how I knew how much each particular climb was. I also had information about the route broken up into stages, so I knew what to expect each day.

@richardking3681 9 күн бұрын

Great video- thanks and congrats!

@colingoulding3227 13 күн бұрын

Excellent achievement, especially considering the stomach issues and not being able to eat for energy early doors. Signed up for a spot in 2025. Rewatched your videos and there is some really good info in there. Is the food poisoning and problem and could you provide some tips on training and the event if it’s not to trouble.

@TorHovland 13 күн бұрын

Thanks! Just avoid salads, tap water, and other uncooked food while you are there. Even at the 5 star event hotel. I let my guards down there. Regarding training, it's pretty simple. Just ride as much as you can from now on. Take a comfortable bike with suspension and high volume tires. Be prepared for heat and cold, but you likely don't need a heavy duty sleeping bag. Don't know what your ambitions are, but if you just want to finish, making a schedule and then staying within that is arguably the best way to enjoy the ride. Good luck in Morocco!

@TorHovland 13 күн бұрын

Make sure you shop for candy in Marrakech. If you have some favourite energy bars, bring them. Also bring wet wipes, extra bib shorts, and anything else you might need to fight off saddle sores.

@colingoulding3227 12 күн бұрын

Thanks for the tips. Is the event hotel included in the price or did you book that separately

@TorHovland 12 күн бұрын

@@colingoulding3227 It's not included, but the price was reasonable, and there's also an event discount. Also plenty of alternatives nearby.

@TorHovland 4 күн бұрын

Be strict about what you bring on the bike. It is so easy to take too much. Anything you're unsure about, you should probably leave behind. You will need some spare room in your bags for food, since food isn't always easily available. I tended to buy too little at shops because I had limited space. But then I had brought a musette that I never used!

@alexanderlawson1649 26 күн бұрын

I followed exactly the same route in 2016 but going South to North on my way to Lofoton. I hope to do it again someday.

@audax_rider 29 күн бұрын

Any exciting plans for 2025?

@jeanyves5729 Ай бұрын

Always a great pleasure to watch your Cruzbike adventures ! Thanks for sharing, it’s amazing to see how long (and how far) you can ride in a day. Looking forward to the part 2 and 3 !

@videosfromrazor1265 Ай бұрын

Amazing that's there is daylight at midnight,a great video and will be looking forward for part 2 and 3 as I am recovering after some heart surgery it will be better than Netflix

@randorecumbent Ай бұрын

Sorry for all the rain and roadworks on this segment. However, the scenery is beautiful and the roads seem relatively quiet. Thanks for sharing!

@chrisdinsdale1390 Ай бұрын

Brilliant video as usual. 😊

@randorecumbent Ай бұрын

Great ride, Tor! This was a masterful exhibition of randonneuring skill. Your time management was on point. I hesitate to give you any advice since you're pretty much dialed in. If it will help your hands, perhaps practice loosening your grip and let the bars press into your palms when you are cruising along. It's a different approach to countering the pedaling force, but it works. This way you can save your hand strength for climbing and efforts. Fantastic video. Thanks for sharing!

@snokefilmmedia Ай бұрын

Tøft! For en episk tur. Ser frem til neste episode. Jeg syklet forresten opp til Trollsjøen i sommer, med start like øst for Katterjokk :) Kommer en video derfra etterhvert når jeg har fått jobbet meg gjennom backloggen 😅

@TorHovland Ай бұрын

Ja, eg såg på Strava at du var der oppe 🙂

@casualguy393 Ай бұрын

Other than the rain that looks like an incredible place to ride Tor. Can't wait to see 2/3 and 3/3

@garyp.7501 Ай бұрын

Wow Tor! First the length of Sweden in 150 hrs, and now this! I can see that a power nap is helpful, last thing you want to do is doze off while riding. I am impressed. The view of the Fiord is cool. Do you have any issue riding wet roads with traction or water being tossed up on you? Also that jersey looks like it was custom made for recumbent riders. Where did you get it? All my road jersies have the pockets in the back, which are useless on a cruzbike.

@teqai Ай бұрын

You might want to look into getting custom made orthopedic insoles for those pain issues. Edit: Great effort, congratulations on setting the record!

@svenis33 Ай бұрын

Artig å se en video om hvordan det er å sykle en lengre distanse på en liggesykkel. Det ser ut som du virkelig får opp en god fart i flatt terreng. Det så ut som vegen var mer krevende på den siste delen av turen. Hva med å sykle turen i motsatt retning?

@gilmarhigino7126 Ай бұрын

Você é de que país?

@TorHovland Ай бұрын

I'm from Norway.

@gilmarhigino7126 Ай бұрын

Depois que vi um vídeo seu comecei a segui- lo e não parei mais, seus vídeos são otimos. Procurei uma bike recumbent para comprar uma mas aqui no meu país não tem, então estou fazendo uma em casa , q minha é o modelo Bachetta, ja estou em fase de acabamento. Abraços, continue postando novos vídeos. Sou do Brasil.

@MJQuintana Ай бұрын

Thanks for the video Tor. You has always been a strong rider

@boriskhodanovich8245 Ай бұрын

Well done Tor! Btw, what is the rear bag you have?

@TorHovland Ай бұрын

Thanks! That's a Radical Solo with a home made mount.

@aktux Ай бұрын

Congratulations! What crank length do you use?

@TorHovland Ай бұрын

Thank you! I've always used 175 mm, but a week after this I changed to 170 mm, which is what I used on the Length of Sweden. I didn't have any hip flexor pain there, but I had also shortened the boom a little.

@aktux Ай бұрын

@@TorHovland Great! I used to have foot pain as well. Especially the right foot. I decided to move my cleats further back by an inch! (about 25mm) and shortened the boom to match. Nowadays it's quite rare for me to get the foot pain. Great video!

@LateStarter52 Ай бұрын

They make them tough in Norway, both the brevets and the randonneurs!

@jonathantofts6444 Ай бұрын

I live in Yorkshire, you're correct it is beautiful. Excellent mountain biking. Look up the Yorkshire dales 300, ride. 300km

@werissonws Ай бұрын

Is the wheelbase of this version smaller than the current one?????

@alexsainsbury2176 2 ай бұрын

Hey, you're never gonna miss another clear sky again.

@michellandry4176 2 ай бұрын

That's a little too laid back for me.

@almajirsajiran9310 2 ай бұрын

Nice bike bag, it it customized?

@TorHovland 2 ай бұрын

Thanks! No, it's a standard Radical Banana bag. www.radicaldesign.com/recumbent-bags/side-panniers

@くまをたいせつに-o9r 2 ай бұрын

はじめまして。 cruzbikeはブームのセッティングを厳密に出して、背中をシートに押し付け足裏を真っ直ぐ前に押し出す様に踏み出すと、数十分で乗れる様になりました。ハンドルはむしろ強く握らずにヘッドセットのセンタリングに任せると､矢のように直進してくれました。又、走行中、背中をシートに強く固定すると、直進がし易いです。

@Alex-fw9cu 3 ай бұрын

Hello Tor, can you tell me which handlebar model you use and width?

@TorHovland 3 ай бұрын

I use the Ritchey VentureMax WCS Handlebars, 44 cm.

@dougmaverick3287 3 ай бұрын

What year is your Cruzbike? Is the frame aluminum or carbon fiber?

@TorHovland 3 ай бұрын

I think it's a 2020 model, and it's aluminium.

@dougmaverick3287 3 ай бұрын

@@TorHovland Thanks.

@DuaneBall-s9f 3 ай бұрын

Helmet ⛑️?

@almajirsajiran9310 3 ай бұрын

I'll save up some money to buy a recumbent. That's awesome ride man!!

@MrEndrelokoy 3 ай бұрын

Flott video. Hva tenker du er minimum lysstyrke lumen man bør ha på en slik tur?

@TorHovland 3 ай бұрын

Takk! Litt vanskeleg å seie. Eg synest mi B&M IQ-X er bra på omtrent halv styrke, men eg er usikker på kor mange lumen det blir. Det gjeld å finne ein god balanse med nok lys men likevel lågt straumforbruk. Eg veit at på mi Fenix BC30 så er lågste nivå (100 lumen) nokså ubrukeleg, men neste nivå (200 lumen) kan gå dersom du har OK nattesyn. 500 lumen blir naturlegvis betre. Meir enn det er vel mest sløsing med straum.

@binarumah 3 ай бұрын

Awesome ride and great video Tor👍 What type of microphone do you use? Your voice was so clear, unaffected by wind.

@TorHovland 3 ай бұрын

Thanks! I use a cheap external mic that I mount on my jersey, and I've made a windscreen for it out of some hairy fabric.

@binarumah 3 ай бұрын

@@TorHovland thanks Tor. You're awesome. Keep the video coming.👍👍

@videosfromrazor1265 4 ай бұрын

Just finished watching and great to see the beautiful scenery and your commentary.as being a bent rider myself it was funny to see you cruise ( bad joke) in some parts of the ride.When does it get dark there.ray from Melbourne Australia

@TorHovland 4 ай бұрын

@@videosfromrazor1265 Thanks! Right now the sun will be down from 2230 to 0330 there. A little further north it won't get dark at all.

@MigikoHarina 4 ай бұрын

Great ride, great video, and I really enjoy the song at the end.... two thumbs up wont be enough....

@londoncenturies 4 ай бұрын

Thanks for this footage!

@sloanzurn5024 4 ай бұрын

After opening a recumbent bike for 2 years now, I know that at the end of the 400 km ride all the diamond frame riders will be in much more pain, butt, lower back, neck and wrist. Great ride.

@randorecumbent 4 ай бұрын

Beautiful ride! It makes me want to come to Sweden and give it a go. You were riding at a pretty fast pace though. lol Hey, who wrote and performed the song? It was cool. Thanks for the video!

@TorHovland 4 ай бұрын

Thanks! The song was written and performed by an AI 🙂

@HWook-hb8hh 4 ай бұрын

I enjoyed the video. I have a question. Do I have to check with the staff at each stage? Or is it just a place to relax?

@TorHovland 4 ай бұрын

Thanks! Yes, you need to get your brevet card stamped at each control.

@NabilRobiati 4 ай бұрын

Tor i have watched all your videos you were able to give us such a good view from a "normal" guy not racing for podium. how do you split your navigation? do you have 2 x gps devices, one running the whole time, and the other split per segment or per day, to make navigation easier? and then you collate all gpx file together at the end or how do you do it?

@TorHovland 4 ай бұрын

Thank you! I used only my Garmin 1030. I had a Garmin 820 in reserve as well, but didn't need it. I used the GPX routes that were split into 10 stages by the organiser. I stopped my activity once or more per day in order to save it, then started again. When I got home, I combined all the recorded data into one file and uploaded to Strava. I needed to simplify the file a little, as Strava has a 25 MB file limit.

@NabilRobiati 4 ай бұрын

@@TorHovland awesome thanks man. i see your sleeping bag had some sort of a rigid head cover? with all the dog issues, is this something you recommend? what sleeping bag did you use?

@TorHovland 4 ай бұрын

@@NabilRobiati The head cover is on my Outdoor Research Helium bivy bag. I never had any problems with dogs, but you'll need it for rain cover. You can drop it if you risk it for no rain. My sleeping bag was a Marmot Hydrogen, and turned out to be a bit overkill. It would have been useful if it was cold as in 2023.