A BIKE, a DRONE and NORWAY’S most FAMOUS road | Trollstigen - Geiranger | Ep.3

[@robertsmme]

I can't resist commenting. That was one of the most beautiful, poignant, and well-put-together travel videos I have ever watched. The choice of music, the narration, let alone the outstanding views. I have to pinch myself that they were filmed by you as you did the journey and not with a film crew. Matthew - thank you for all the effort both in cycling it, filming but also lovingly editing it into something that is simply stunning. I was wowed by it all but left with a tear as you mentioned the couple e-cycling it. Award deserving.

[@matthewnorway]

Really appreciate your comment Martin. You loose some of the enjoyment of riding when you have to spend hours filming and stopping. It's a price I'm willing to pay right now so I can document this beautiful country by bike. It would be nice to get some better angled shots but with the magic of edit and music the flow and story over rides the lack of a camera crew.

[@robertsmme]

@@matthewnorway also with you we know you did the whole ride. No lifts in the crew car.

[@teeree8]

I did this exact route in 2015, and the descent from Trollstigen is still one of my life's highlights-- I remember riding down with tears streaming from my face at weight of it all: the beauty, the stillness, the unity of the universe. Your video of the landscape was as beautiful as I remember, which is really saying something. Thank you for taking the time to pick good angles, charge your drone, and edit with such respect to a place I recall with such fondness.

[@AlastairStephen-eb1lg]

Fantastic video. Majestic scenery. Hugely inspirational. I cycle in Scotland and Southern Spain but now have a new mission. Thanks for this.

[@jeffroussell]

Traveled Norway for 2 months in 2015 and Road 63 was part of the journey. Dalsnibba toll was closed so hiked (had no bike) up the 4.6 km road to the top. While at the summit 2 cyclists made it up, they were stunned by it all. It is a must if there, the views, the feelings and memories are irreplaceable. Everything Matthew said about it is spot on.

[@tiejo78]

Stunning production and amazing storytelling! Incredibly inspiring 🤪

[@matthewnorway]

Appreciate the comment Ole! 🤩

[@marcos89baires]

Visit Norway should sponsor this!!! Amazing work! Thank you for this!

[@matthewnorway]

Welcome, thanks for watching!

[@MegaGamerscast]

it's nice to be reminded about the privilege i have, living so close that i can visit these places anytime i want.

[@DChiJEllis]

That opening is just speechless and encompasses everything that I love about Norway, travel and road trip. The music was just racking my brain and I had to literally go and scroll through a playlist until I found it; Dexter Britain “The Time To Run (Finale)”

[@jaydkaladcamper]

Been here last July. Drove from Stavanger to Geiranger then onwards to Molde. It was majestic in every sense.

[@joaoleiteneto668]

Hi, I'm from Brazil and your video made me feel speechlesss. Congretulations!

[@joaoleiteneto668]

Hi Mathew, that's me again from Brazil. I want to visit Norway this year for the Second time and I'd like to visit the Gairangerdjord. Is that easy to Find bikes for Rental and How long time IS enough to visit the region? Is Alesund is the best city to use It for a starting point? Let me know everything about It, please. I'm going to visit a friend in Copenhagen who IS Very ill and from there I intend to Go to Norway to visit the Gairangerdjord. Thank you so much for everything.

[@matthewnorway]

Please visit my site, Cyclenorway.com, and if you need further information, you can book a call with me using the link on the site (bottom of the home page).

[@joaoleiteneto668]

@@matthewnorway Thank you so much. I'll see your site and then I"ll keep in touch with you. See you!

[@JaqueParisien]

Your passion for Norway transpires in your narration, excellent as usual. Beautiful video once again. Thanks Matthew!

[@matthewnorway]

Thanks Jaque, riding in Norway is such a treat and never something I take for granted!

[@shanedownes6430]

Thank you for a brilliant video. Your mention of the couple with the bike was heart warming.

[@rafaelarraiscorrea7838]

i fell in love with the roads and the whey you filmed it! I am already trying to convince my wife to start cycling just so we can do this together!

[@mrsporty9669]

" mixing beauty with suffering" 😁🚴🏋️

[@brianbestford5447]

Who needs Ridley Scott? Another great video Matthew! My go to choice for entertainment and inspiration. Thank you.

[@matthewnorway]

He’s not done anything good since Gladiator 😉

[@brianmcmurdo2295]

This is brilliant. What a beautiful place and your narrative is so great. Thanks for doing this. I'm going to ride this!

[@percival3830]

Just fabulous. You are not only an adventurer, but a philosopher too. For that I am grateful. Also, as the Norwegian ladies clearly appreciated, Matthew, you have buns of steel.

[@johnhollister805]

Unbelievable! You are a true ambassador for Norway (and bike wanderlust). Count me in!

[@matthewnorway]

Great to hear! Norway at times makes it easy to promote!

[@kevlow2295]

Looks amazing. Fantastic video. If the Norwegian tourist board aren't paying you, they should be. 👍

[@matthewnorway]

Many thanks (they might one day ;)

[@vliegticketnews]

Brilliant and inspiring movie, great editing. When I visited Norway for the first time, 47 years ago, I said to my parents that was the country where I wanted to live (I was 11 years old at that time :-) . Living there hasn't happened but looking at your videos makes me understand immediately why I said that a long time ago... Thanks for sharing !

[@matthewnorway]

You were clearly a smart kid 😉! It must of been pretty special to visit Norway all them years ago.

[@markvanbeers7123]

Been in Geiranger Fjord with a cruiseship few years ago. But damn, these images make me want to back again but this time on my bike!

[@matthewnorway]

Good to hear Mark, that's the aim of the video! 🚴🏻‍♂️☀️

[@biankakoettlitz6979]

Sounds like Lysebotn up, our summer training for our cross country - and Biathlon athletes 😁👍

[@stijnverstraete7833]

What a joy to watch your videos. We spend our holidays in Norway cruising the fjords in our campervan this yeay and we are already longing to get back to this beautiful country. After seeing your fjord series, we are even longing more. Congrats on the filming, editing, and narrating. Amazing job. Also tons of respect for your endurance and hardship climbing those magnificent mountain roads.

[@astropolia]

Wow! Just discovered this channel. The videos are just knockouts of inspiration, great storytelling and beautiful pictures. It actually made me got of from my couch. I'm going to Norway!!!

[@HowManyMore]

Wow! 😍 Amazing trip, incredible landscape and great storytelling! Thank you!

[@matthewnorway]

Appreciate it! Thanks!

[@eirikkristine]

My favorite of your videos so far. Already see it many times!

[@matthewnorway]

Great to hear Eirik, hope you are good!

[@geirgran4359]

I did this trip myself a few years back. Very nice videoes 🙂

[@rascal6054]

Well done Matthew. You’ve done it again. Thank You.

[@matthewnorway]

Thanks! But sadly I don't think I will be able to beat this episode 🤪 We will see...

[@O2Bgoona]

That is one tough climb. And people should know: In July the traffic from Geiranger up to towards Dalsnibba is dense. There are buses, campers, campervans and cars everywhere. On those small, narrow roads that certainly drains extra energy - as if needed. If you're riding there in July, you ought to start early in the morning. 6 o'clock or something.

[@Dave-vo8mi]

Thanx for sharing your epic adventures. I woke up this morning and saw your new video and I just watched it... what can I say, you made my day! Awesome!!!

[@matthewnorway]

Nature, blue sky and cinematic music is a good way to start the day!

[@johnleenane4571]

Wow, monster cycle, well done you 👍

[@matthewnorway]

Thanks John!

[@awildanieves8744]

EXCELENTE !!!!

[@IvorsTravels]

The views are amazing, the effort incredible. I am really enjoying your presentation of this epic adventure.

[@matthewnorway]

Many thanks, I appreciate Ivor!

[@jacknaturetravel]

Wonderful captures. Your voice and your explanation is so great. Congratulations to this great video. Respect for this bike adventure.

[@matthewnorway]

Glad you enjoyed it, thanks 🙏

[@Biking360]

Matthew, Matthew, Matthew!! That was incredible. The ride and the scenery were beyond perfect. Your storytelling, narration, and filming are superb. Thank you so much for making this and letting all of us watching marvel at the riches that Norway has to offer. JP

[@matthewnorway]

Really happy to read that JP 🙏

[@terrymartin1645]

bloody good show old chap !!!!!

[@matthewnorway]

Many thanks!

[@markwilkinson3903]

Beautiful! - Just so beautiful. Researching flights to Norway in the Australian winter now.

[@matthewnorway]

Note, 2021 was a very good summer in the fjords. It won’t be all blue sky days. Expect wet days but still beautiful!

[@mortenknutsen8455]

Thanks for a great video and I'm glad that you got to experience no. 63 in such a nice weather.

[@matthewnorway]

Thanks Morten, I got very lucky 🤩

[@gOnzoLT]

Your videos are amazing 🙂 I live in Åndalsnes and I have to say that how to presented this beautiful stretch of road couldn't been better

[@KaijaKastepisara]

Kesällä 89 jäin Trolstigenin päälle yöksi, aamuyöllä alkoi tuulemaan niin kovaa että telttani lakosi maahan. Purin teltan ja laskettelin alas laaksoon missä oli aivan tyyntä. Upea maa Norja.

[@xrf8x]

Thank you for this video as well. Very well done!

[@matthewnorway]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@nickisauer9626]

Awesome. Your' such a lucky guy :-) Blessed by good weather too.

[@matthewnorway]

I carry one of these at all times 🍀.(But the rain arrives in Ep.5 🤪)

[@raullopezjaramillo8198]

Amazing videos thank you

[@matthewnorway]

Thanks for watching!

[@odetocycling]

I discovered your channel over the Christmas holidays and was totally bowled over by the stunning landscapes, beautiful and challenging roads and also, the superb editing quality and narration of your videos. I've toyed with the idea of cycling in Scandinavia - having cycled in Ireland, France, Belgium, Switzerland - and of course the UK where I'm based - but it has always seemed to far, too remote and (I thought) too cold for cycling. Your videos showcase a country that seems perfect for cycling and has (sometimes) pretty good cycling infrastructure along main roads, with penty of quieter roads where you can get lost in a dreamscape of rocks, fields, fjords and waterfalls. I'm seriously thinking of giving Norway a go, but there is one thing I wonder about more than anything else - what's it like for midge?

[@matthewnorway]

Bob, everything you write is so true about Norway! The infrastructure outside of the cities could be better at times but the government is spending money adding more cycle paths each year. I'm glad my videos have given you a good impression. Norway is the most underrated country to cycle. This is why I spend days/weeks editing these videos. It's always great to hear someone thinking of cycling in Norway. It means I'm doing the job I set out to do. Safe travels, thanks for your insights.

[@matthewnorway]

There are midge's in certain areas but in general it's not a problem. The coastal route is mainly midge free. Some inland forest areas with lakes can be a problem in July and August. But it shouldn't put you off cycling Norway.

[@catchyoulater.5836]

Well done, Matthew. A great ride and a great video. 👍

[@matthewnorway]

Many thanks Mick 👍

[@daghylin]

Wow, that was great. And what an effort. You sure picked the right day for such an adventure ☀️☀️

[@matthewnorway]

I know, them days in the Norwegian mountains with no clouds in the sky = paradise! 🚴🏻‍♂️☀️🏔. But when the rain comes just remember the blue sky days will return and you'll appreciate them even more :).

[@7k-heart]

بالفعل هذه المغامرة..

[@yvesneise]

Wow! Amazing video you created! I think among all the great videos you did so far this is my new favorite. Breathtaking beautiful and perfect weather. I love the intro too. Keep up the good work 👏 Can’t wait to watch episode 4.

[@matthewnorway]

Awesome Yves, Happy you liked the intro. It's always the hardest part of the edit. I agree, I think this is the best one. But to be honest Norway made it very easy 😜

[@mirkohenning9911]

Great Video !

[@matthewnorway]

Thanks!

[@space0612]

Superb work as always! This summer I'm coming back to definitely do trollstigen and geiranger a couple more times!

[@matthewnorway]

👌

[@matt2wheels]

Beautifully shot and heart-warmingly narrated video, thank you! Heading to Norway tomorrow for a couple of months of motocamping, your Fjord Norway series was a real inspiration. See you out there on the road Matthew 🚲🏍️

[@matthewnorway]

Have a great trip Matt! But remember road 63 won't open for a couple more weeks and Trollstigen will be closed until end of May due to post-avalanche maintenance work

[@WatchMatt]

@@matthewnorway Thank you for the very relevant tips Matthew! I'll likely hang around in the South for the rest of May then and won't rush my advance to the North.

[@marcknight4568]

Wode be to those who seek to get very far very fast!✨️✨️❤️😉🙏

[@Steeeeeeer]

Hi Matthew! I’ve done this route today, and my god what was it beautiful. I’ve to cry because i’m seeing the views again (partly also due to the fact that i’m exhausted 😋). I’m doing this route for my holidays, and i’ve enjoyed enjoyed enjoyed it so much so far!!!!!! Norway is BEAUTIFUL (I’m from the Netherlands and well….). I experienced today just as you described so yeah definitely very good videos 👍👍 I felt bad for the cyclists i passed that cycled trollstigen the other way around… Much thanks for work!!!

[@matthewnorway]

Road 63 is quite the experience and happy to read your experience of it. Thanks for sharing Sterre!

[@waltavista]

As always, thanks for the video. Dalsnibba should be done in any case. I have passed 2x by bike. The first time because I did not know it. The second time in late October because it was too cold with.

[@matthewnorway]

1500m in late October 🥶.

[@КостяЛопунов]

Great camera work, Matthew!

[@matthewnorway]

Thanks, it pretty hard cycling and filming but with a Drone it becomes a lot easier!

[@TerraNova1967]

Well done Matthew, great video. I'm just researching my own tour of Norway for next year and this really helps and just makes me want to go even more. Really can't wait. Just one bit of feedback for you, if you don't mind. I found it really hard to hear your narration when you had music overplaying. Perhaps turn the music down? Thank you for the film, appreciate the effort. I make my own cycling videos too, not as slick as yours!

[@janvolders]

Hi Matthew, great stories! Was wondering the title of the song about the rainbow.

[@matthewnorway]

Ooyy - Calling Me

[@slitor]

Whaaaaat! You didn't stop at Gudbrandsjuvet?!

[@matthewnorway]

Yes, but it never made the final cut.

[@edmondostrada3883]

I absolutely adore your videos! You've convinced me to come to Norway on my next cycling trip. Do you have any advice on a good 1500kmish route? I'm tempted to do the far north from the Lofoten to Kirkenes, but this Fjord route looks incredible too!

[@matthewnorway]

Lofoten and the north are pretty flat. It gets very remote and barren after Alta. Fjord Norway is extremely hilly with numerous climbs. It all depends on what you want. They are both incredibly beautiful in different ways.

[@samuel0206]

Beautiful video's Matthew! I'm going to bike myself in Norway next month. How do u navigate the whole route? Are there good applications or is it beter to use maps? Second I am planning to bike from Kristiansand up north, what route do you recommend?

[@88Dieselhora88]

How do you make theese "route maps" as seen 3:26 into this video?

[@matthewnorway]

relive.cc

[@tyntmensant5226]

i live about 55 minutes from trollstigen have done so for 20 years now and i have never been there haha

[@matthewnorway]

I grew up in Manchester. There is a famous ride through the Peak District national park about 50km from where I lived. Never been down it.

[@kelbenblack1190]

Not far from the top of Trollstigen theres a side road leading to a waterfall. Its called the knioght leap. The myth says that two young loverswere chased by their parent and in adesperate leap the lept over the waterfall

[@dupadupadupa18]

Hi Matthew, great content, I'm planning to do bikepacking trip in Norway on my MTB bike and I'm looking for some routes across best places in Norway but not on asphalt but as much as possible in forests or gravel roads. Can you recommend something to me or is it impossible to make such a route in Norway? Thanks a lot and good luck

[@matthewnorway]

I can build you a custom route that fits your requirements for a fee . If interested send me your email and I will send you the details of the service I provide.

[@julianhill5360]

Hi Matthew, how long ago did you cycle this? I'm guessing this wasn't filmed in winter.

[@matthewnorway]

Late June early July I cycled FjordNorway

[@3goldfinger]

Mt. Everest on a bike, need to be just as fit to climb it.

[@QazwerDave]

YOU NEED TO START LISTING THE MUSIC USED IN YOUR VIDEOS !!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@knutkrabbe6632]

Vant find ep.4

[@matthewnorway]

Working on it.

[@eckpolmick5080]

Fine but too much chat