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| Polarsykling Route |
So here we are, two young Americaners setting out on an adventure like no other - to ride our bikes the length of Norway.
Why?
Well why not? We met in Norway last year where we lived for one year as Fulbright Students. While there, we each became enamored of the country, the people, and the wilderness. We left the country in the summer of 2012, and by Christmas we had booked flights to return this summer.
The tour that we are embarking on is known as Norge på Langs, which loosely translates to "The length of Norway." It will take us past many places we explored last year, and untold places yet to be discovered. We will be hosted by friends from last year, as well as connections we are making through this trip.
As we pull together the details of our journey and get in some training miles, there have been some cool adventures to share before we go:
Ubikes goes to Fruita
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| I'm smiling that wide because the views were incredible in western Colorado where I went with the shop on a mountain bike trip. It was amazing to explore the trails out there and to ride a carbon Niner demo bike!! I came back with a few bruises, which will fade much faster than the memories. The last day I rode the Colorado Monument road, which was gorgeous and wound around cliffs that reminded me of the Grand Canyon. |
First velodrome race!
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| Yes the walls are that steep. Just ask my parents and brother who came out to visit and to watch my first races at the indoor velodrome. It was exhilerating and a fun way to get in some fast and furious racing. I had a blast showing my family around Boulder, hiking, and taking a brewery tour in Fort Collins! Lake and Mount Chocorua  |
I (Tyler) have been spending my time this year as a teacher's assistant at the University of New Hampshire, where I have continued my studies in Hydrology. I have been leading a morose life outdoors in comparison to our illustrious Caitlin, but have managed to get out to the White Mountains for some hiking, paddled down the Lamprey River, and biked around the seacoast of NH.
Bruno comes to visit!
My good friend and flat-mate from last year came to visit this winter, and we took the opportunity to summit Mount Washington. Sustained winds of 30+mph and temperatures in the single digits kept us on our toes!
This past year has been tremendously enjoyable, and we are very excited to get underway with this summer's adventure.
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| Southern Section: Kristiansand to Trondheim |
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| Central Section: Trondheim to Tromsø |
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| Northern Section: Tromsø to Nordkapp |
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| Northern Section Return Leg: Nordkapp to Bodø |
