Riding the FORGOTTEN 100 Year Old Gravel Road Lost in the Norwegian Mountains

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I've cycled many great roads in Norway but this was perhaps the most epic and challenging to experience. Few people know about this incredible 100-year-old mountain road. This is my story of trying to ride it in July 2022. Let's just say things didn't go to plan.
00:00 - Intro to the Road
02:36 - Day 1- Heading to the mountains
03:51 - Day 2 - Bygdin Lake and the gravel roads, Jotunheimen National Park
06:07 - Day 2 - Start of Tusenmeteren
08:07 -The End, Failure, and the Intermission
08:54 - Going Back
10:25 -Tusenmeterem the Oppsite Way
11:32 - Reaching the 100-year-old Tunnel
12:11 - Light at the end of the Tunnel
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22 июн 2024

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@robvandennoortgate7306 Год назад

Looking at your videos, i wanted to bikepack in Norway. In July i finally did a 700km gravel ride through Norway. Make no mistake, your videos are just amazing! ;) But experiencing it for myself i find that no matter what camera you have, it cannot possibly show a fraction of the beauty i saw there! Thank you very much for letting me discover this country that i would never have considered a cycling destination before!

@matthewnorway Год назад

Sometimes I look at my film footage and say this doesn't even show 10% of what I experienced. So glad you cycled Norway this year to experience it yourself!

@WyeExplorer Год назад

Reminds me of a section in the amazing poem, 'Don't Quit,' which goes. 'Life is queer with its twists and turns, as every one of us sometimes learns, and many a failure turns about, when he might have won had he stuck it out; Don’t give up though the pace seems slow you may succeed with another blow.' Fantastic adventure. Mark. P.S full poem online.

@rambleon913 Год назад

Cool poem. Sums it up!

@rascal6054 Год назад

4 days and I arrive from the US. Can’t wait to ride in Norway. Thanks for your videos.

@matthewnorway Год назад

The weather is very settled right now so hope it's sunny in Voss for your rides!

@kvalvagnes Год назад

Good one. Commentary and soundtrack is top. Didnt know about this road - perfekt to do on a good day... the drop under the nose ....then you know it was a serious day... Slingsby is a legend that open the eyes of Norwegians to our own mountains....

@nicholas5569 Год назад

You show of our country in a beautiful way, its very nice watching Norway from your perspective, and your love for Norway

@ChrisNaylor Год назад

This video shows why the work you're doing and Cycle Norway are essential, Visit Norway do a great job for casual tourists visiting the main cities but it needs entrepreneurial spirit and thinking to showcase the best of these hidden gems

@nickisauer9626 Год назад

Yes Norway is so beautiful. I cycled the Rallarvegen this summer and was lucky with the weather too. It was fantastic.

@awildanieves8744 Год назад

What a Fearful ADVENTURE thank you soo much,please becareful👋😯

@IngerMaaike2 Год назад

Fantastic road, thanks for showing it.

@dorotahukisz1027 7 месяцев назад

my cycling and Norway algorythms made YT to showme your channel. Love your sense of humor

@thiskewlchick Год назад

I'm usually miffed at RU-vid suggestions but thankful that this gem popped up today. 🙂🇨🇦

@LJJ368 Год назад

Fantastic... On and on... it is spectacular; awesome is your story.

@biankakoettlitz6979 Год назад

Even living in Norway and not being a biker myself, I love your work 😍

@matthewnorway Год назад

Thanks! 😃

@Squilk Год назад

I used to do a lot of rock climbing but due to covid and having a child, I stopped going as often. I moved away and lost my climbing community in the process, and over the last few years I have become less fit than I used to be. I few months ago I was lent an ebike, for a few weeks, and since then I have been using a cheap hybrid bike to commute to work. I now do 130 miles a week and I have become addicted to it and really feel the pull towards becoming a ‘cyclist’. This video has entrenched this. Honestly, this video was really moving. I got goose bumps. It’s been a revelation and I know that I can take my past love of the mountains and my new love of cycling and bring them together like this. Thank you.

@SoundsandSightsVideos Год назад

Congratulations on achieving this amazing riding adventure. You’re riding videos are making me wanting to return to Norway with my bike to ride my own adventures in the mountains. Keep making these amazing videos. Cheers

@Gugner Год назад

I did the same in Norway once with a m MTB bike and a Yak trailer. Deep snow from last year on the road….I had to dismantle everything and carry all on my shoulders. Once crossed, just more gravel road, but I had crossed the pass!💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻😃😃😃😃

@ordinrisa8962 Год назад

I cycled this road in early august, and the first thing that came to mind after finishing it, was: I have to do it again. It’s incredible how they made this road by hand. The road just threads trough the landscape uncompromisingly. Truly stunning. A shame that hardly anyone knows about it. Thank you for sharing Matthew!

@safe-keeper1042 Год назад

I wish the Norwegian tourism industry would do a better job at promoting a wider range of destinations, instead of just focusing on the same ones all the time, like Trolltunga. It creates a lot of wear and tear on those few destinations.

@matthewnorway Год назад

@@safe-keeper1042 I agree!

@deanwilkendorf5304 11 месяцев назад

Beautiful content. Marvelous post production. Inspiring location. Wonderfulful voiceover. I want to go there myself, and see this in person.... thank you.

@markmclean2503 Год назад

Fantastic trip and wonderful documentary. Always impressed by your travels and hard work.

@lokkagutt Год назад

Cheers for sharing. Another one on the bucket list!

@sceniccyclingoz Год назад

What an excellent adventure. I'm envious! Brilliant filmaking too, thank you for sharing your journey with us, it's so inspiring.

@romoisjuev Год назад

Brilliant video, not hiding any of the setbacks you had. This is what an cycling adventure is about!

@andersjefsenrasmussen3003 Год назад

So fantastic and inspiring. Thank you so much.

@MitchBoyer Год назад

Wow this looks incredible. What a journey and what a road!

@capunkmelky Год назад

Beautiful country & i love. Greetings from Timor Island-Indonesia 😇

@SilatGayongTiger Год назад

Thank you for sharing. One of my to do list.

@kikomonztah Год назад

Wow 😲 🔥👌

@andreanetto69 Год назад

You did your best, you did it: you made me hungry of a dream that maybe I’ll never realize, a savage wild bikepacking trip, but I saw it in your video. Thanks a lot 🙏

@christopherhood9241 Год назад

pleased to see mother nature finally relented and gave you access to such an amazing place/road. well deserved. thank you for sharing, stunning.

@nonamenerds8157 Год назад

I promise, I'll never complain about Norwegian weather again... been there this summer for several weeks and had a lot of rain - but I had a camper van. Your determination to keep going even when soaking wet is inspiring!

@frederikconradsen3786 Год назад

Wow😮 thanks for sharing!

@pulchralutetia Год назад

Great video. Norway is truly stunning.

@Jorgew01 Год назад

Nice seeing the nature of norway being explored. Ive just rediscovered the beauty of nature in norway myself. When i was young we did alot of camping but it faded. Now im out in the woods around oslo almost every weekend.. enjoy your trips matthew

@VegardMinde Год назад

Thank you, I had no idea this road existed!

@hoser7706 Год назад

Fantastic footage and film! Fantastic!!! Hats off to you. And what an epic adventure and historic, insance but impressive road. You have me sold on riding it!! This was soul-stirring!

@pandacharm Год назад

Rode this twice last season. First alone, and then I had to show it to a friend :) Was thinking someone need to make a film about it. Thanks for doing it, and what a great film !

@alexanderburgle8338 Год назад

We have been to Norway this year for 4 months and also put up a fight with the weather. So good to see that you never gave up and got your well deserved reward. Yeah Norway, sometimes you hate it and one minute later it makes up for three days of rain with its fantasy world :-)

@speleokanu4720 Год назад

Wonderful ! Mountains and weather need patience and a very strong will to succeed, especially in Norway. Your insights and storytelling as well as the views are fantastic.

@camperp195 Год назад

Wow,just wow,what a fantastic adventure ,beautiful,amazing scenery,to say im jealous is an understatement 👍

@nirgundo Год назад

Just amazing ! Again. Thanks Matthew.

@matthewnorway Год назад

Glad you enjoyed it!

@MAURITS_METERSMAKER Год назад

That is an amazing video. Thoroughly enjoyable.

@travelwithradi9124 Год назад

Wow, lovely. Breathtaking view.

@TravellingTorunn Год назад

I do enjoy your amazing videos from Norway (where I live). And all respect to you for taking on these difficult trips in all kinds of weather. I could never have done that. That is why I every year go to the South West of England to walk the coastal paths in the lovely sunny weather and the lush cliffs and valleys and beaches 😄 Thank you for sharing your experiences. I very much appreciate watching 👍😊

@matthewnorway Год назад

Thank you for your kind words Torunn 😊

@Hunter-jz2pt Год назад

beautiful video and location! Thank you!

@Ody-up6kg Год назад

Goosebumps watching this Matt!

@JonAbbott Год назад

Absolutely love it - great video! Thank you for sharing.

@matthewnorway Год назад

Great to hear, thanks 👍

@Cobwobbler Год назад

On my list. Epic effort sir. Bravo.

@mf5531 Год назад

Excellent video. and incredibly beautiful landscape.

@SatriaChannel_08 Год назад

Very interesting mountains....and really amazing gravel roads... There are many very beautiful scenery....

@familleidier5755 Год назад

Merci pour cette découverte !

@thomasmaughan4798 Год назад

Wow. Misty clouds clinging to mountains IS the most beautiful presentation and presence.

@DejanOfRadic Год назад

Bravo! Stunning and inspiring

@johnleenane4571 Год назад

Stunning, what a place . Well done👍🇮🇪

@samso3148 22 дня назад

This may be the best documentary/travel video I've ever seen!!!! I am 40. The scenery, camera, editing, music, commentary, what a video... you rock! You must have spent a lot of time studying how to make the great videos, am I right?

@AR9ify Год назад

Fantastic. Well done 👍

@tambuldahaiigp6397 Год назад

man I missed this kind of tutorials lol. Great work here, thanks!!!

@sADYc Год назад

We love you, brother! For a small nation, this channel is huge and you are a treasure! Happy travels!

@katrinastewart5456 Год назад

Thank you for your inspiring videos. In 1994 I cycled from the Netherlands to my parents in Norway and did some cycling in the Southeast. I had to find routes through cycle guidebooks and maps. No internet, no mobile phone. No filming, I just took a few photographs on my way. It’s wonderful to see your films and drone footage and to hear about your preparations with maps and Google Earth! I live here in Norway now and love hiking, but seeing your footage I’m tempted to pack up my old bike again, pannier bags and all. Not that I see myself riding up this road! I’m approaching the big 6-0, so I might not be entirely realistic about my capabilities😅 Perhaps an electric bike will have to be on my wish list. But you certainly are an inspiration!

@matthewnorway Год назад

Good to hear Katrina! I think E-bikes are the future and a perfect way to experience Norway in all its beauty without feeling exhausted and drained. Hope to see you on the road!

@AM-hk3uw Год назад

Hi KS, my wife and I will returning to ride etc in Norway and we are not far of 60 as well. But no ones cares about your age when you are on a great road in the middle of no where. I must admit though, there are some roads that I would not want to ride on, but those quiet gravel roads would be superb. I just spent July 2022 in Norway and it was great, but cyclists need to choose the right roads etc, as I saw lots of motor homes, narrow roads, people not used to driving on the right hand side etc... (like me).

@robdesbois Год назад

Wow man that looks beautiful, gone straight onto my wish list! I rode through Bygdin in June, got really lucky with weather and had some incredible views. There's some really great riding there!

@permagnestenseng5923 Год назад

Great video!!!!

@AndersKeisHansen Год назад

That is an epic video !

@andreasbrovig86 Год назад

Awesome video and trip!

@jeroenmanten Год назад

Beautiful Video that's shows Norway from a beautiful perspective. Really wonderful to watch this video

@chelmialouest_motorcycle3036 Год назад

Whaaaaa incredible landscapes 🤩

@desmotom Год назад

One of the best videos on RU-vid. Thank you 🥳

@kenprice1047 Год назад

Great video and effort! Thanks! Also, hilarious that you “kept your helmet on Incase the book shelf fell” 😂😂

@matthewnorway Год назад

That bookshelf looked risky 😉!

@Endorfinando Год назад

Really awesome video man. Very well documented. Congrats.

@matthewnorway Год назад

Thanks for watching

@craigjohnson134 Год назад

I live in Norway and didnt know about this road! Thanks for the Great vid!

@jhonerrolborlagdan2489 Год назад

These contents can put tears in my eyes What a great route

@BriKinsella Год назад

Excellent video! 🤗

@GymnasticsCoaching Год назад

Yeesh. But congratulations on finally putting that epic ride in the bank!

@HD1340b Год назад

I cycled this trip at the end of July this summer and was lucky enough to experience it in beautiful sunshine. Had heard about the 1000 meters and wanted a challenge. Had no idea what awaited me other than a great climb. When I got up and started cycling in towards Tyin I almost started laughing, is it possible I thought? Felt like I was part of an adventure, just waiting to meet Espen Askeladden around the next bend 😅 Fantastic trip, highly recommended!

@matthewnorway Год назад

Great to hear!

@multiplikado Год назад

very, very special.... british, love it

@norwegiangadgetman Год назад

Love it. Particularly that you also show the failure and poor weather, not just the 'postcard view'. There's way too many who think that Norwegian nature is as tamed as in certain other countries. I hope you don't scare too many away, just make them reconsider their equipment. I woul love to ride that road, but... I'm a bit too well-padded to put it diplomatically. Maybe in a couple of years. ;-)

@matthewnorway Год назад

You can be transported to the top of the road and cycle down which is a great way to experience the road without the suffer-fest.

@norwegiangadgetman Год назад

@@matthewnorway I really don't like going downhill on gravel roads with hairpin bends. Sounds like an accident waiting to happen. I managed to push my bike up Trollstigen way back when I was bikepacking, so... Just need to lose 15 or 20Kg, and I'll be back in shape(pearshaped, but still)

@anderst.3541 Год назад

Amazing video

@kevinhawker2946 Год назад

I happened upon your channel and was truly inspired by this video. Your courage and determination are admirable!!! In 2 years, I’d like to take my son on this route, as he graduates from uni, here in the USA👍🚴👍🚴👍‼️‼️‼️

@mrsporty9669 Год назад

I follow this channel regularly for wonderful inspiration. Thanks for your effort and sharing 🚴🏋️🏡

@matthewnorway Год назад

Thanks for supporting the channel 👍

@percival3830 Год назад

I have been so looking forward to this summer's videos that I know you will have been recording. I confess I didn't expect the first one to be so wet! I shall remember that. I plan to get over there summer of 2024 and cycle Trondheim to Brodo, (and perhaps more) when the latter is the Capital of Culture. Next year is a long promised LEJOG here in the UK in May with my buddy Chris, and when over in Seattle for a family wedding in late summer 2023, perhaps the Pacific Coastal Route down to Mexico. So, summer 2024 will be my first opportunity to ride in Norway. In this respect then the Norwegian rides feel a long way off, but somehow your vids bring them very close. Still inspiring me Matthew, thank you.

@matthewnorway Год назад

Time flies - 2024 is not that far off! Good luck with your journey down the Pacific Coastal Route - sounds awesome!

@imagistatheimagista1870 Год назад

Epic!!!

@jorgenfischer Год назад

Crazy English bastard! Glad you had an awesome experience. And to be honest -> These are the days you look back on and feel PROUD that you pushed through. Anyone can do this in perfect conditions, but you soldiered on and experienced something that even fewer people will ever experience. Congratz!!

@rosstinelli Год назад

Fair play lad, what a video

@Biking360 Год назад

Incredible. Thank you so much for sharing and taking the time to put this video together. I know it's no easy task and it's very much appreciated. Take care but if you're reading this at home I reckon you're safe to take your helmet off now :)

@alolympic Год назад

Brilliant video. Not come across your channel until now, so I look forward to immersing myself in more of your adventures. Chapeau

@matthewnorway Год назад

Thanks Alistair 👍

@davidp7414 Год назад

Epic, you are a strong man

@kotarominami4918 Год назад

amazing video

@effyleven Год назад

Ahh.. yeah. The trains with foot rests. Amazing how much they improve your comfort, especially if you are not tall. Beautiful drone shots, BTW. And the music was suitably Norwegian, too.

@chaimplumer6308 Год назад

This was a great video, introduced me to your channel.

@danydhondt4677 Год назад

Let me start by congratulating you with this marvelous video. Beautiful footage. But I'd like to give some advice on editing though, without criticizing your work. I think you should cut down the music by at least 80%. The video is packed with music that just isn't necessary. There's one point in your video where the music stops and you say 'Do you here this?.... Silence!'. Please share this with your viewers: the silence, the sound of tires on the gravel, the wind and the rain. No music can beat that. Second tip: raise the volume of the voice over. I hope you don't mind feedback, which is meant to be positive. Keep making these nice video's! Thx

@bisikleta1015 Год назад

Balls freezing just watching the rain with ice on the road

@jan-christerhasti6934 Год назад

It is not forgotten and never has been. Other than that, it's a fantastically nice place to travel along 🇧🇻🇧🇻

@knucklesprayer Год назад

Awesome vid, i hope i can go there one day!

@AM-hk3uw Год назад

Just found your channel, and its bloody fantastic. Keep up the great work. Just spent July 2022 in Norway hiking, walking etc, would love to go back and do some cycling, so your videos are great. Living in Australia, we have nothing like Norway in beauty like this. its a long way to travel, but your videos will be an important part in researching my next trip. Keep up the great riding.

@AM-hk3uw Год назад

@@niktve Yes we do, 3 hrs away. Lived there for 10 yrs, and so I have seen a lot of NZ, and it is the only other country comparable to Norway in many ways.

@HikingWithShawn Год назад

I'd love to ride that road! Norway is a beautiful country. Great video! Great channel!

@bigmikeshooter Год назад

Great landscapes and filming. Bravo from Greece.

@matthewnorway Год назад

Thanks Dimitrios 👍

@christianlilleb451 Год назад

Great video.. Fortsett den gode jobben:)

@matthewnorway Год назад

Takk 👍

@AndrewVanBeekOttawa Год назад

Well that looks tempting. I love gravel riding.

@1unsung971 Год назад

Lip reading at 8.42 I feel your pain Man. You are a resilient fella. Thanks for sharing your adventures and travails. All the best form New Zealand

@karlnaylor8757 Год назад

Top job 🍀

@opernmanoleehakun6865 Год назад

add to my dream list

@weasellyone2 Год назад

When you said imagine riding this road on a perfect day? I thought you are riding it on a perfect day. It looks, well, absolutely stunning. To me if it was easy would it be worth the effort? I suspect you will talk and remember the epic journey this road gave you. Congrats this is one on the best gravel videos I've seen. I have a few places on my list of I have to ride their one day. Norway and Iceland are it. Thanks for this video.