Day 7a - Tornio by different wheels
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Following a moment of inspiration, yesterday (from.me, for a change) we have opted to take a rest day and take ourselves (and our bikes) to Tornio by coach.
This means we skip some of theMeer informatie
Following a moment of inspiration, yesterday (from.me, for a change) we have opted to take a rest day and take ourselves (and our bikes) to Tornio by coach.
This means we skip some of theMeer informatie
This morning started with uncertain skies as we left early from our lodge to get some distance before the rain was scheduled to hit (all afternoon, according to weather reports).
As it turns out, theMeer informatie
Our longest single day of riding yet...and possibly the best. The roads have evened out compared to Norway and, despite some fierce wind, the weather has stayed mild.
We are both in the rhythm ofMeer informatie
After waking from the first night of wild camping, (amongst snow outside a closed winter lodge in Masi) we woke roughly (first at 4am, then at 9am - the light was equally bright). Then started aMeer informatie
1st day cycling was a mix of comical incompetence and big payoffs.
We left the hotel at 1, going the wrong way 3 times before finally finding our way out an hour later.
I fell off within the firstMeer informatie
A day of re-building bikes and stocking up on food. Camping and cooking in the wild for the next two days!
We're here...and tomorrow we re-build the bikes.
(it's midnight and it's still light outside)
3 Flights in a day! Manchester-Oslo-Tromso-Alta.
Trains, planes and automobiles!
...with bikes in tow.
While we fly to Alta, here are some photos from the training (such as it was) in the UK - various 40-60 mile trips, with more and more bike gear being stacked on each time.
Dad Peters Where are the bikes ?
Dad Peters Hope the seats are softer on the coach than your saddles
Rhys Peters That's some good woosing out there boy