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🙋‍♀️…Engen Brygge…🙋‍♂️

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On June 13, 2025

In B(H)iking, Norway

As per the weather forecast, the day started with a mystical overcasted sky, which turned blue in the afternoon.

After only 15nm into the Holandsfjorden we arrived in Engen Brygge, at the foot of Engebreen, which forms part of the Svartisen Glacier.

It was time left for clearing the boat, followed by lunch and a short mini-nap before setting off to explore this glacier and its connecting lake. Standing at the glacier‘s tongue felt impressive and irritating at the same time.

Glacier water for a special cup of tea.

Impressive in terms of what mother earth has given to us and a bit irritating with reference to the global warming discussions.

It was a hard hike for me and I am glad that tomorrow is a rain & rest day.

Fair winds…

🚴‍♂️…Brusdalsvatnet…🚴‍♂️

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On June 4, 2025

In B(H)iking, Norway

Passing through this historical open air museum Sunnmøre near Ålesund. Very nicely arranged.

I have started to sleep with my eye mask as the nights are too bright for me to get decent deep sleep. It works.

Fully rested I jumped on the bike to explore more of Ålesund‘s surroundings. Different highlights at different waypoints made it colourful but my favourites today were the open air museum and the little hill crossing through beautiful forest.

I might have to rethink my prejudice that Norway is not a great 🚴‍♂️ country.

Fair winds…

🚴‍♂️…Sukkertoppen…🚴‍♂️

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On June 3, 2025

In B(H)iking, Norway

My starting point.
250m into the track.
After 500m turning point.

Sukkertoppen in Norway is the counterpart of the Great Sugar Loaf in Wicklow Mountains/Ireland with the only distinction, that the latter one has no meaning at all in terms of navigational guidance while the Norwegian formation is very helpful on the approach into Alesund. Vegetation is grossly different, both not bikeable to the summit. I turned around as the risk of fall and injury got out of proportion.

Nevertheless it became a pleasant ride through some suburbs and nearby parks showing leftovers from WW II within some lush green fjell landscape. I also bumped into The Last Bonfire in Slinnbålet, which is under full preparation for the Midsummer celebrations.

On the final miles the Norwegian hospitality showed up at its best. I got dragged from the 🚴‍♂️ invited to Coffee & Cake by the local community celebrating the opening of a new road, which included a new cycle track.

Fair winds…

Nice guesture from the local community.

Alesund’s Bird View

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On June 2, 2025

In B(H)iking, Norway

Customs came first, Border Control second and after that we took a quick walk to the next Politi Station inquiring about long term stay regulations in Norway, for boat and crew.

The Lady got desalted, the mess sorted.

Our after-work-walk took us a short but steep distance to Aksla Hill for an unspoiled view over the city.

We have arrived!

Fair winds…

🚴‍♂️…Harris‘ Mountains…🚴‍♂️

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On May 21, 2025

In B(H)iking, Scotland

It was Titti pushing me out today to enjoy another funny sunny bike ride on the Outer Hebrides. Myself had the mountain pass into Tarbert in mind but also preferred some gentle ride. The light tailwinds still from northeasterly direction made it a perfect fit.
Nice pitstop on the uphill.
With two cruise ships and one tall ship moored in Stornoway for the day the holiday season seems to be in full swing. A few more vehicles on the road, but still no hassle, biking seems to be popular under the cruising guests. Also met two separate couples from UK mainland, both riding completely on titanium. 

The mountain pass itself is nice but not spectacular although it adds another layer of landscape to what we biked so far on these islands.
 
My second ride in bib shorts!
 
Fair winds…

🚴‍♂️…Crafting Tweed…🚴‍♂️

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On May 19, 2025

In B(H)iking, Scotland

I got inspired by some photos on their website and decided to pay The Weaving Shed a visit today.

To make it a bit of a bike ride, my trip went first over the moorland before heading east again towards the sea.

It is not only the variety of yarns and its softness, what impressed me, but also the creativity and dedication of this small true family business.

Fair winds…

🚴‍♂️…Ness…🚴‍♂️

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On May 17, 2025

In B(H)iking, Scotland

Eoropie Beach.
Butt of Lewis Lighthouse.
End Point.
Port of Ness.

My motivation was very low this morning but I felt, the weather does not leave me with the option not to go cycling. It‘s a gift you cannot let pass.

Fighting my way up north against some light northeasterly headwinds for just another lighthouse?!? My head did not get across the line until I reached Eoropie Beach and parked the bike in the dunes. This beach is another gem on the Island of Lewis followed by the incredible scenery The Butt of Lewis Lighthouse has been put in.

Last but not least the Coffee & Cake at The Breakwater overlooking The Port of Ness finally fully compensated for all the earlier physical and mental pain before flying back to Stornoway.

Fair winds…

🚴‍♂️…Blackhouses…🚴‍♂️

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On May 16, 2025

In B(H)iking, Scotland

Today’s scenic ride included visits to some traditional blackhouses. While the one in Arnol was under refurbishment, the Gearrannan Blackhouse Village offered the full program. Self catering accommodation, a museum with media show & shop, and last but not least: Coffee & Cake! Another nice ride.

Fair winds…

🚴‍♂️…Harris…🚴‍♂️

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On May 14, 2025

In B(H)iking, Scotland

West Harris.
A biker-friendly bus service allowed to take the bike into the clean & carpeted bus-boot bringing us down south to Tarbert on the island of Harris, where today’s 🚴‍♂️ ride started. My focus was on beaches & bays, first ones on the west side of the peninsula and the latter ones on the way back along the east coast. Harris is very much known for its magnificent sandy beaches.
 
To cut a long story short, the beaches on the west side did meet my expectations and the bays on the east side were not less impressive but very very different. Amazing, two worlds within bike reach.
East Harris.

The weather stays friendly and my nose is not getting out of the whipped cream for at least another week or so. Fortuna is part of the game when coming out here to some of the most remote places within Europe and then facing this kind of weather but it’s also another proof, that the month of May is a good time to travel these latitudes as I have been told numerous times by locals.

I am tired by now and granted Titti a rest day tomorrow.
 
Fair winds…

🚴‍♂️…Stornoway…🚴‍♂️

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On May 13, 2025

In B(H)iking, Scotland

The day started with fog! Within an hour, the sun cleared not only the mist but also the thin layer of clouds. A short recovery ride was on today’s program, same time testing the new aerobars, finally. Feels comfortable.

The castle itself with its surrounding scenery offers some lite mountain bike tracks, occasionally rougher gravel faced was  eaten away by the intrinsic suspension of the titanium and the S-Works 33mm Tracer tyres currently fitted. With no doubt, I could feel the difference to the Roubaix.

Tomorrow I will be out biking!

Fair winds…

Testing my new aerobars. Clean cockpit!

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