B(H)iking – SY Hullu Poro

Stone Age & Middle Ages

On December 5, 2025

The spirit for today’s ride was driven by a reading about the stone age caves in the middle ages estate Storvågan, both being important historical landmarks in the same place. As the public information on the caves is scarce, I ended up at the reception of the nearby Nyvågar Rorburhotel for more details. Two heads over one monitor screen, I got more clever than before but further exploration has to wait. It’s too wet.

Official daylight was limited to 61 mintues today and I did not want to miss the leftovers of the sun…

Tomorrow will be a biking day!

Fair winds…

Lofoten Handicrafts

By Bernd

On December 4, 2025

In B(H)iking, Norway

The rain took most of the snow away and left a thin laminated layer of ice on the frozen roads. Daylight was forecasted at 1 hour plus for the day with little overcast. Perfect for our long pending trip to Henningsvær. Another bus and bike trip. Susan on four wheels, me on two. The funny thing is, that the bus is not much warmer at the time leaving Svolvær, coming fresh from the bus depot.

Our handicraft is now getting produced and will be a unique combination of form and colour. Let’s see.

Fair winds…

The King & The Fish

By Bernd

On December 1, 2025

In B(H)iking, Norway

Susan discovered during a walk today, that new cod has been put up on the so far empty fish drying racks located just next door on nearby Svinøya. Although the fishing industry is not #1 anymore in terms of economy, it still plays a very significant role. Even before the reign of King Øystein (1103 to 1123), fish from Lofoten was Norway’s main source of income from export. His support is manifested in a statue overseeing Kabelvåg, which I passed by today during a short and pleasant ride in perfect winter conditions.

The sauna was mine! Lovely link.

Fair winds…

…more weather…

By Bernd

On November 25, 2025

In B(H)iking, Norway

The terms with Bua Vågan are on a 7 days period with a condition, that you cannot borrow the same type of equipment immediately again. This will not only ensure that everybody has access to all kind of sports but perhaps also get people to try new activities, e.g. ice skating, sledge, snowboard, downhill skiing, fishing, etc. to name a few for which they can support.

The upcoming weather was already indicated through the clouds building up along my quick ride to Kåbelvag.

It will be interesting.

Fair winds…

Sunset Boulevard

By Bernd

On November 24, 2025

In B(H)iking, Norway

With the sun at max 1° above the horizon now, it is hard to call it sunrise or sunset as both have melted together over the official 3.25h only lenght of the daylight.

There was a low band without clouds at the horizon where the sun managed to throw in plenty of arrays making it an impressive light show.

Our first sunset, dipping into the sea at a bearing of 173°, not even getting beyond South. Impressive.

Fair winds…

Bike – Ski – Bike

By Bernd

On November 23, 2025

In B(H)iking, Norway

Although the cross country skiing network connects Kabelvåg and Svolvær, my preferrence was a quick bike ride to Kabelvåg over a short walk in Svolvær to get to one of the main starting points of the prepared XC track. Same time I was keen to visit the ski hut operated by Kabelvåg locals to check it’s open or still closed.

By the time now, I have figured out how best to attach ski and poles to the bike to minimize impact on riding comfort and efficency. Some more optimization work needed to reduce the time spent getting overall ready in order not to get cold before setting off.

I got on the track and enjoyed a first glide on a perfectly prepared track, which suits both styles, classic and skating. While initially a lot of my attention was needed to stay on the track, it was not possible to hover through this winterized landscape without recognizing its shear unspoiled beauty.

Having been around here many times by now, in summer and autumn, winter comes as a novum to me. Magical, thanks to the current conditions.

I could not resist a hot chocolate and a traditional Norwegian waffle with brown cheese and strawberry jam next to the fireplace. Hard to get back on the track afterwards but the daylight helps to keep the schedule. Did not plan for lights.

We hear that the amount of snow received at this time of the year is unusual. Asking locals, if it will stay, the answer is pretty unisono: maybe, maybe not.

All we know is, that a weather change will happen next week towards warmer tempertaures but if the precipitation will be rain or snow…we will find out.

Fair winds…

Out in the snow(shoes)

By Bernd

On November 22, 2025

In B(H)iking, Norway

After I picked up my new Snowline Pro Spikes in town, we headed out into the country for a snowshoe walk, our first ever. Reaching the track, spikes got replaced with the snowshoes.

The sun of the solar noon is now sitting at max 2° above the horizon providing an overall lenght of the day at around 3.5 hours. Not much but by all means good enough to check the beauty of Lofoten from an additional angle.

No disappointment. Time well spent.

Tons of pixels under Komoot.

Fair winds…

Bike to Ski

By Bernd

On November 20, 2025

In B(H)iking, Norway

It was time to pick up some ski equipment as it keeps snowing at minus degrees and cross country tracks are getting prepared. While Susan took the bus oneway to Kabelvåg and walked back, I preferred the bike; not being the only crazy biker out there!

Bua Vågan allowed us to borrow snow shoes and a full set of cross country skiing equipment, which puts my ambition, “Bike to Ski”, in close reach.

We got home before the sunset, happy and excited with the booty we made.

Although the vision of the “Barn-Unge-Aktivitet“ (Children-Youth-Activity) foundation focuses on slighly younger generation, there was more than enough equipment available to keep best-age-generation active as well. Piles of all sorts of winter shoes above 43 size…

If it keeps snowing, we might need the snow shoes for grocery shopping soon.

The next days will be interesting…

Fair winds…

Sustainable Snow

By Bernd

On November 18, 2025

In B(H)iking, Norway

Winter-Wonder-Land developed further over the last few days with temperatures down to -4° celsius. Continuous snow removal with heavy machninery is ongoing taking the once crystal white feathers out of town dumping it somewhere nearby into the sea. Roads remain compacted, icy and slippery. Majority of pavements the same.

Solar noon was at 11:46am today with the sun reaching its maximum of 3° above the horizon, still providing significant daylight, I think.

Today’s average low biking speed of 9.7 km/h is caused by some snow stops paired with plenty of photo stops. Total duration of the trip was just below 2 hours gross in relation to the recoreded net moving time of 1:11 hours. It can be a challenge to keep feet and fingers warm under these conditions. Training ongoing.

The reward comes with another Lofoten-Light-Show. Southerly directions dominated by a low band of very heavy dark clouds while the northerner sky shows illuminated milky clouds with blue patches. Impressive contrast.

All pain forgotten! More snow expected.

Fair winds…

Polar Low

By Bernd

On November 16, 2025

In B(H)iking, Norway

It was our first Polar Low passing through, which entertained us the rest of the week. A weather phenomenon also know as the Arctic Hurricane, interesting & fascinating, new to us. Unlike hurricanes, they do not get named and have a much shorter lifespan. Nevertheless, they have a brutal aspect in its erratic behaviour. Finally it passed Lofoten with some distance but clearly demonstrated its impact in a manner comfortable to us newbies. A good start into the winter.

Despite the fact, that winter is officially still more than a month away, we feel, that our third season in the Lofoten is in full swing with the arrival of this Polar Low during the week.

Biking was not advisable under these conditions but we took the opportunity for walks within the surrounding area. Although the sun is now only getting up to a maximum of 3° above the horizon, it has not lost any power to put the scenery into a remarkable perspective, during the 4 hours daylight left.

Fair winds…

Boating & Biking Adventures

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Stone Age & Middle Ages

Lofoten Handicrafts

The King & The Fish

…more weather…

Sunset Boulevard

Bike – Ski – Bike

Out in the snow(shoes)

Bike to Ski

Sustainable Snow

Polar Low