Norway's Most Beautiful Roads to Ride | Ep.3 GRAVEL

[@fullgasjaxon7572]

Every video is 11/10 I cannot understand why you don’t have more than 700 likes your videos are the best on KZbin & I truelly mean that i could sit a full weekend & watch all you videos on repeat repeat repeat phenomenal productions mate keep up the great work :-)🙏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻🚴🏻‍♂️🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🚴🏻‍♂️🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🚴🏻‍♂️ 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🚴🏻‍♂️🇳🇴🚴🏻‍♂️🇳🇴🚴🏻‍♂️🇳🇴

[@weswoolard]

Can't wait. These are now on my bucket list!

[@shrikantbmali]

Seriously, under KZbin channel, I love your content and this video amazing.

[@hurmeli]

I cycled from Stockholm to Bergen and Rallarvegen was definitely one of the highpoints of that trip.

[@knutvreb6506]

Great video! I have to say I disagree on Rallarvegen, though; definitely start at Finse to get the trip across a part of the plateau as well.

[@rascal6054]

Appreciate your videos so much. Every video provides me with more options for my itinerary when I return to Norway. During my prior two visits I stayed in Geilo, Voss, Haugsstol and Bergen and did day trips returning to my hotel via trains. Thanks for all your videos. You a wonderful ambassador for Norway.

[@matthewnorway]

Glad the videos are helping you plan another trip. Lots more to come this winter.

[@martynapietrzak5131]

Actually I am quite surprised after my moving to Norway as I cannot see a lot of gravel bikes around. Good to see it is popular and there is a lot of routes to follow. Thanks for this video!

[@daghylin]

Thanks so much for another great video. Your filming and storytelling is just superb 👏👏

[@matthewnorway]

Thanks Dag, trying my best, these places deserve quality,

[@wonglipmeng3472]

Stunning and heavenly beautiful landscapes and scenery .... Norway the only way for a ride of a lifetime. Thanks again for the awesome video.

[@matthewnorway]

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[@christopherhood9241]

i thought i’d got the wrong channel - so use to seeing you having fun cycling through tunnels!! Seriously Mr Matthew, great video.

[@matthewnorway]

There are still some tunnels on the gravel roads but with no cars 😁

[@ExpaTravel]

Superb filming and our commenting amazing. Very inspirational even for us working with this. Great job Matthew!!!

[@matthewnorway]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@JaqueParisien]

Unbelievable! And I thought that the paved roads were great. Sold Matthew! If by some chance I ever go to Norway, don't look for me anywhere else. I will be grinding on those wonderful Norwegian gravel roads. Thanks again!

[@matthewnorway]

Yes these roads would be perfect for you.

[@PEJUANGIMPIAN9]

awesome gravel riding in norway, mountains are beautiful, greetings new friend

[@matthewnorway]

Thank you so much 👍

[@alwinsauer6857]

When we see that beautiful video we can see tGod is existing!

[@ГалинаНоарова]

Super!👍👍👍As always, very beautiful!🤩

[@matthewnorway]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@hoser7706]

Simply spectacular!

[@matthewnorway]

🙌

[@bartklingele4483]

WAUW !!!! i am 20 days in Norway in July, i like to do the gravel's , i will look for unfindet by you and let you know :) great work !!! i start in Kristiansand and hopefully to go to Trondheim, but it will be difficult to choose with your nice examples, i like your roads !!!!!

[@notaclue7227]

Another excellent, beautiful video. I wish I could cycle there in Norway.

[@matthewnorway]

Hope you get chance!

[@ncuiper]

Nice peace of work Matthew! During my bike trip in Norway (from Stavanger to the North Cape) in July 2019 I have cycled the Sladalsvegen. It was added to the route as an example of how the roads did look like in the seventies. It was a nice gravel road between Vagamo (376 m) and Lesja (496 m) with a nice climb to the top at 1197 m with a few steep sections. I was afraid my tires would sink into the muddy unpaved ground, but that did not happen. I enjoyed the quietness of the road, and passed several cows and sheep. I was afraid of the descent, but that went quite well. The descent was also unpaved gravel, but the hairpin corners were hardened. I think riding on a gravel road in Norway is one of the nicest things to do. I would recommend it to everyone who wants to experience this. It's worth to try!

[@matthewnorway]

Thanks for sharing your adventures in Norway! It sounds like you got to experience some special roads. The little things like the farm animals and the quietness of the place is what makes it so memorable and rewarding.

[@FamMeierundCo]

Awesome!

[@kaipredan545]

I Love your Videos. I cycled last year 5 weeks in Norway. Its an absolute Dream to Ride your Bike their 😀🚴

[@matthewnorway]

I'm glad you think so! 🙂

[@johnnyolsen4427]

Hi Matthew. Very nice video and very nice roads as well. Your top 5 is definitive among my top roads as well. I have rode them all and I love them. I'm coming back to do part of the Mjelkeveien every year. This year I road over Slettefjell 3 times (between Beito and Vangasmjøsa/Ryfoss). Thanks for your nice pictures.

[@matthewnorway]

Great to hear Johnny! Slettefjell can be a tough little climb but amazing views on a clear day! I'll do another video on other gravel roads next year. Let me know if there are any you recommend.

[@Eddie_-_]

Another wonderful video

[@matthewnorway]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@chrispower7142]

I love all your videos! I’ve only been to Oslo but you make me dream of adventures further afield!! I’m Scottish and it’s beautiful but Norway is another level!!

[@matthewnorway]

Thanks Chris! I hope you get to experience some of these roads one day.

[@alwinsauer6857]

That must be the paradise they all speak of.

[@mwhiting1]

Great film, Matthew. I consider Nordmarka my home, as I only live metres away from the forest and spend a great deal of time there every year, both on my gravel bike and in running shoes and hiking boots. I agree with every word you say about it. I'll start planning to ride some of the other destinations next year right away. I've only done Rallarvegen - in both directions - and that was stunning. Matthew, Oslo.

[@matthewnorway]

Good to hear and thanks for your comment Matthew. You've plenty of exciting roads to hit next year - Mjølkevegen is a must 😉

[@mrsporty9669]

Back to the nature. Thanks for sharing, maybe you can organize cycle trip to west Norway in summer?

[@matthewnorway]

Glad you enjoy the videos. Unfortunately, I don't have the resources for such a business.

[@mrsporty9669]

In my opinion, you have good knowledge, energy & passion. If you can manage time & do some effort to organize, many cyclists will register & pay. Including myself 🚴😊🌟

[@willowwatts]

I wish I lived in Norway..Such a beautiful country.. Would love to visit one day.🥰

[@matthewnorway]

I hope that happen!

[@biankakoettlitz6979]

It’s because of that wish that I moved 20 years ago to Norway and had never regretted it 😀

[@kvalvagnes]

Yes can agree. Have just been to Nordmarka so lots more to ride. Actually Nordmarka can be ridden by bikes all year round using open roads or with a fatbike along the ski-tracks.

[@matthewnorway]

I hear people say the winter cycling in Nordmarka is really good.

[@andersson149]

I'm in norway on vacation and I'm currently only 2hours away from the number 1 spot

[@petervangenderen9344]

Thanks for the inspiration, just came back from our 1st norway trip. It was breathtaking. We also did the rallarvegen from haugestol to myrdal ^on bike^, it was beautiful and also so very demanding. From Finse the route dissapered underneath a thick layer of snow. We sticked to the plan and took our bikes through the snow and followed the old railway track, it took 12 hours to get in myrdal. We didnt see or find information the route is basicly closed untill the end of july. So be warned😅😄We had a great adventure but it was tricky. Enjoy 😇

[@matthewnorway]

Firstly, well done for getting across!! Very Impressive! Rallarvegen doesn't open until July but no one will tell you. Communication is pretty bad. This is one of the reason I offer route planning services as there is a lot to know and understand which is not communicated effectively. Cyclenorway.com is coming next year and I will ensure you get the info you need before you arrive.

[@Aleksander.bs.smiley]

Have only tried Mjølkevegen and off course parts of Nordmarka (as I live close by in Lommedalen), but after this video i definitely want to try the other gravel roads as well! 👌

[@matthewnorway]

Awesome 🙌

[@chrisreinert9981]

On major tip: if your willing to cycle 3-5km up hill you probably will find yourself on a plateau where gravel roads are almost unlimited. The Rondane area is particularly good for that, also the hills between Numedal and Hallingdal, around Røros and others. I live on the outskirts of the town of Hokksund and have access to 100's km of forest roads and private roads within 30min of home. Some follow old trekking routs between settlements and the many small copper, cobalt and silver mines in the area. Some follow old routes between valleys. Now many go to people's hytter by the many lakes nearby.

[@matthewnorway]

Hi Chris, thanks for all this info. I've been doing a lot of research in the areas you mention and will be cycling a lot this summer. Do you have any routes you recommend?

[@Pedalareversoilcielo]

IN NORWAY IS LAND CONSUMPTION, I.E. THE PROGRESS OF THE CONSTRUCTION OF NEW HOUSES AND ASPHALT ROADS STOPPED, LIMITED OR UNCONTROLLED? Ciao.

[@greham]

Okay, gonna patch all these roads together in some kind of superstar tour from Oslo to Trondheim, then add up the Trondheim - Bergen - Stavanger fjord route and back to Oslo. Should make a perfect July trip💪.

[@matthewnorway]

That sounds pretty awesome to me!

[@rafalkimla6606]

👍from Poland.

[@stevia13]

Hi Matthew - that's it, I'm coming! Looks AMAZING! Have you been asked for gpx files, or a link to where you can plot these routes? Love the way you love what you're doing - thank you 😊

[@matthewnorway]

Just google the name of the road with 'gps' you should find them online without problem. For example: www.google.com/search?client=safari&rls=en&q=rallarvegen+gps&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8

[@tabeaschell9797]

Nice

[@rafalkimla6606]

Moim marzeniem jest podróżować po Norwegii rowerem!!! Przepiękny kraj!!!

[@matthewnorway]

I hope the dream comes true! / Mam nadzieję, że marzenie się spełni!

[@rafalkimla6606]

I hope too

[@francescamiazzo4475]

Hey Mattew, what a wonderful overview. Where can I find the 400 km tour of nordmarka? I would like to bike the same route this summer

[@matthewnorway]

There are 400km of roads in Nordmarka. There isn't a 400km route. Here are some of the many routes you can do: www.komoot.com/collection/1109440/-gravel-riding-oslo

[@francescamiazzo4475]

@@matthewnorway I am planning an epic forest and wilderness 500 km bike tour, woud you recommend to go from Oslo to Bergen?

[@TristanHedelin-sl2vk]

Is ot worth cycling mjölkevaen now in april? In from sweden and live a little East of Oslo. The climate here is very mild now what do you think about mjölkevaen

[@matthewnorway]

Mjølkevegen opens on 20th June for cyclists. It's currently -2oC and snowing in the area. You can ski in the area in April.

[@bogdanc2309]

Great video!!!! We are considering doing the Rallarvegen in September, is it a good period in your experience?

[@matthewnorway]

Yes, definitely

[@matthewnorway]

Unless the weather is bad.

[@bogdanc2309]

Thanks! We will target the last week of august and first of september...I guess it is the best we can do weather-wise!:)

[@lechprotean]

What would be your recommendation on when to visit, weather wise? The summer is an obvious choice because of the extremely long days, but is say an early spring better weather wise perhaps? My plan is to visit for a bit longer, say 10 days and do 5-7 days of riding during that time, depending on the weather...

[@matthewnorway]

Spring is beautiful but all the mountain and gravel roads are closed. Plus you'll need to wrap up warm and stick to the south of Norway only. We sometimes get a warm May but It can also be very cold up to late May. June to August is really the only time to cycle the country without restrictions.

[@lange1211]

Thank you for these great routes, BUT how are they connectable? Considering all the scary E-Routs in between, that have too much traffic and all the terrible tunnels. How do all your recommendations connect into a 2-4 week bike trip? Not all of them, but some.

[@matthewnorway]

Yes most of them are connectable without busy roads. But route planning is not a service I provide right now. I will probably have a website up and running with routes sometime next year.

[@lange1211]

@@matthewnorway That would be terrific. The official cycling pathes are so few up there and it seems to me, you have found spectacular spots that are worth to be conneced.

[@jagfrediani]

Great video, as usual... I'm planning a trip around some of the places mentioned here. I wonder, do you think Rallarvagen (number 3) is doable on slick 32mm tires? more like touriing bike instead of gravel bike... I know one can do anything on any bike, but in this case I'll be pulling a little trailer (I'm bringing my dog along) and I wonder how difficult the terrain is

[@matthewnorway]

First 30km form Haugastøl to Finse is compacted gravel - easy to ride. After that the road is stoney in places and pulling a trailer could be difficult on certain sections.32mm without a trailer is certainly doable - with a trailer, I don't know, but either way you'll get over it or jump on the train.

[@katrinastewart5456]

I did it on a hybrid bike. There were just a few small sections were I opted to walk because of rough larger stones. And I’m not the type to go thundering down sharp hairpin bends with loose sand/gravel and stones whatever bike I’d ride! So I would say it’s totally ok on a touring bike if you’re not into going as fast as possible.

[@oquemaur]

Do you need a hefty food budget to spend a few weeks there?

[@matthewnorway]

Food is one of your biggest expenses, but if you plan ahead and keep to budget supermarkets, you can live off 15 euros a day. My full report on food and drink while cycling in Norway can be found here: cyclenorway.com/food-drink/

[@lechprotean]

Can you also tell how much climbing is on each route? (i.e. not the highest point, but how much elevation gain overall...)

[@dikbenzo839]

gpx files are available (Mjolkevegen = 4865 m total gain)

[@johnleenane4571]

Beyond belief, when do you recommend travelling routes 1 and 2?

[@matthewnorway]

Gamle Strynefjellsvegen: from late June to early September. Mjølkevegen: early June to mid-September.

[@johnleenane4571]

@@matthewnorway cheers, definitely on the bucket list 😘

[@johnleenane4571]

Wrong emoji 😂

[@matthewnorway]

@@johnleenane4571 😘

[@gerdriechers8426]

There is a lot more gravel roads to explore. One better than the other. Just have a close look on a real good map. No googleing! Most stunning is the absolut silence. Except your own breathing - silence. Thats the true spirit of Norway.

[@MichaelEricMenk]

9:40: This is not correct.. The road was built as a necessity... The road was build as a horse and buggy road, but was quickly jammed with cars. It was so bad that the police had to ensure that drivers respected the clock based alternating one way rule.. The road was replaced by a new road in 1978..

[@thomasvanpelt2989]

too bad I do not live in Norway :)