Trollstigen (Norway) - Cycling Inspiration & Education

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Deep in the mountains on the western coastline of Norway, legend has it that trolls roam the Trollstigen by night turning to stone if hit by sunlight. I’d experienced this climb once before, on a dark wintry day, continually watching my back with senses on high alert for every unknown rustle at the side of the road.
Today was a different story, the early cloud burning through to reveal the road in all its splendour. I’ve been fortunate enough to ride many mountains over the years but there were moments during this climb that took me to a completely different world, where the tiniest touch of water on your skin makes you feel so alive, reminding you how the power of nature and the great outdoors is the answer to every question. I still get that same feeling when I watch these moments, I hope you do too, and one day you can experience the pure beauty of the Stigfossen waterfall and Trollstigen as I was lucky enough to do so.
Start: Sogge
Length: 19km
Summit: 852m
Elevation gain: 802m
Average gradient: 4.4%
Max gradient: 10%
Ridden in June
Thank you to our partners Mavic, Cannondale, Exposure Lights, Lezyne, MyPower by InfoCrank, Muc Off, The Sufferfest, TORQ and USE for enabling us to bring these truly special mountains to life for you all. If you're in need of new bike kit in the future and you enjoyed this video then bear them in mind and help keep the wheels turning :-)
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@highwaytohealth3211 3 года назад

One of the top five col collective`s videos!!!!!!!!Simply awesome landscape and description!!!!!

@pascalpepin1891 7 лет назад

The images, the music, the comments; everything had me glued to the screen. Colossal & brilliant work. Once again Col Collective made my bucket list a tad longer. Bravo !

@TheColCollective 7 лет назад

Fantastic to hear Pascal! This makes us very happy!

@Katelovelyture 4 года назад

Nice shoot and absolutely beautiful views and sceneries

@arminvanfelix1 7 лет назад

I stayed on Trollstigen on summer 2015, I never forget the amazing views of this place, driving with waterfalls on the side...Thanks Mike for this videos, I feel very very good and happy when you publish it.

@greghart6310 9 месяцев назад

Stunning! Definitely a bucket list climb of the highest caliber! Going to make a plan to get there soon

@TheColCollective 8 месяцев назад

Great to hear, it’s an absolute beauty!!!

@BruceGeffen 6 лет назад

I rode this yesterday based on this video of yours! Thank you and your team for putting it together! There was a bit less snow, and the amount of tourist traffic was fairly heavy, but that didn't detract from the spectacular beauty one single bit. Next time, I'll start at the bottom and ride up, instead of descending first, then turning around and heading back up. Again, thanks for this inspirational ride!

@nathanmuller6680 7 лет назад

absolutely stunning! it's hard to imagine that the top of the climb is not even at 1000m high: it feels like you are riding at more than 2000m!

@MikeCotty 7 лет назад

Nathan Muller for sure, feels a lot higher than you think. The scenery is just out of this world!

@MetallicaSindre 7 лет назад

Nathan Muller, that's one of the differences between Norwegian climbs and other climbs. Most of our longest and "tallest" climbs starts at sea level, most likely near a fjord 😊

@larsmunch4536 6 лет назад

In the Alps you have trees and forest up to 2000 m or more. In Scandinavia you only have trees up to 1000 m - in some parts even less - I guess in this part of Norway the limit is around 700 m. Also the limits for real alpine terrain with glaciers etc. is much lower than in the Alps, so in that sense it feels much higher.

@markus4595 6 лет назад

Seems higher than it really is? I guess the mountain really... Trolled you! Hehehehe.

@dpmackat1v 6 лет назад

Superb. Makes an old man feel almost young again. No tarmack and practically no traffic in August 1965!

@rodrigolabrac9441 7 лет назад

THE COL COLLECTIVE VIDEOS ARE WONDERFUL....CONGRATULATIONS

@TheColCollective 7 лет назад

Thank you for your support!

@bobbyallen4670 7 лет назад

Mike- your videos are amazing. Love every single one.

@TheColCollective 7 лет назад

Thank you so much for your appreciation! Mike

@heisenbergkierkegaard3982 3 года назад

Just discovered this channel today. Great videos!!!

@ZCZako 7 лет назад

That shot of Mike going through the water vapour is truly amazing.....another one for the bucket list!

@TheColCollective 7 лет назад

I think one of the all time greatest moment we've been lucky enough to experience. Simply out of this world!

@kellyoram6220 7 лет назад

You could not have hit the Stigfoss at a better moment! Beautiful work, beautiful ride. Add yet another Col to my to-do list! Thanks again Mike and team!

@TheColCollective 7 лет назад

It was one of those moments when it felt like the whole world stopped. Simply unbelivable.

@huntingsynth 7 лет назад

Hey Mike...great stuff from you and the crew...very inspiring...on a bit of a journey myself...December 2015 I weighed 285lbs...now at 220lbs with final target at 180lbs...avg about 150 miles a week over past year and ramping up to 250 this summer with target to start racing at age 50 next spring once I have hit my target weight...gotta come to California and do some epic climbs like onion valley

@TheColCollective 7 лет назад

Amazing, what a truly great achievement. Massive respect! Mike

@huntingsynth 7 лет назад

Thanks Mike...more to come...so much more fun going up with less weight...but no mistake it's always fun going up

@jackdawson3010 6 лет назад

no words to express

@nikonlickon 7 лет назад

Brilliant as always!!! Good work Mike!!!!!

@jeanlucaillaud5069 2 года назад

Sublime, ça fait rêver.

@DarrylCollins 7 лет назад

Another great video Mike, many thanks. Forget the scenery - that road surface looks amazing for such a hostile environment!

@pauljarvis9064 7 лет назад

amazing scenery , never considered Norway as a cycling destination

@TheColCollective 7 лет назад

It's simply an incredible country. The scenery is beyond words!

@andyrodger2511 7 лет назад

I love Norway, it must be one of the most under estimated places to ride

@petermuris9441 7 лет назад

What a ride, Mike! Incredible what you show us each time ;-) Thanks!!!!

@TheColCollective 7 лет назад

Thank you Peter!

@JackSheahan2012 7 лет назад

Great video Mike, thanks so much for your work. It's always worth the wait. JS

@TheColCollective 7 лет назад

Thank you Jack. We're working hard to release the videos much quicker in the future. Stay tuned! :-)

@petertaylor123 7 лет назад

The Col Collective no need to rush them Mike et al.... Quality wins over quantity. Hands down!!! (And as always this is the former....)

@mc540flip 7 лет назад

Beautiful! Nice job Mike as always, great shots as always.

@TheColCollective 7 лет назад

Thank you Michael! Ride safe, Mike

@arduo73 7 лет назад

Another great piece of cycling documentary. Awesome scenario!!

@TheColCollective 7 лет назад

Thank you!

@rocatalin88 7 лет назад

Guys, your video is just incredible! Congrats!

@TheColCollective 7 лет назад

Thank you!

@AdamJStoryDC 7 лет назад

Great, great video. Inspiring! Thank you!

@fukawitribe 7 лет назад

So very glad you did this climb Mike, been one i've wanted to see more of for so long now especially past the viewing point, and can't see getting to Norway in the near future. Beautifully shot, absolutely gorgeous, many thanks again.

@TheColCollective 7 лет назад

Super happy you enjoyed it Tim! It's an unbelievable climb. More from Norway on the way! :-)

@dmbambino 7 лет назад

The most stunning Col Collective video to date!

@TheColCollective 7 лет назад

Glad you enjoyed it :-)

@ac1637 7 лет назад

Brilliant, as always, Mike. Thank you for the inspiration, always a motivation to do some riding.

@MikeCotty 7 лет назад

Albert Chan you're very welcome Albert. Thanks so much for watching. M

@Lydersholm 4 года назад

Beautifully filmed. I want to take this climb with my touring cycle with tent, kitchen and what ever i some years.

@oscargerardogalindomarquez5615 5 лет назад

Buenos días. Mil gracias el paisaje es mucho muy hermoso. Me gustaría ascender a esté bello paraíso. Impresionante la caída del agua. Se podrá beber?Gracias.

@miketaylor7678 7 лет назад

Awesome Mike! The videos just keep getting better.

@Vincent-fb5cm 7 лет назад

Freaking love the vid...as usual. Yet another road to stir up my envy.

@johnzarn3367 7 лет назад

Breath taking views Mike, I loved it!

@turbiobikerdark9846 6 лет назад

I´m in love with these landscapes!!

@gibsonphilippines4901 5 лет назад

Wow THANKS FOR SHARING IM WATCHING FROM PHILIPPINES 👏👏👏😘😘😘😘😘😘

@davidmcilvenna3710 7 лет назад

Great video Mike! You are a strong and light rider to climb in an 11/25!!

@fernandolemos2823 6 лет назад

This is just beautiful! What a scenery! Made my day today.

@CJC94 7 лет назад

Simply. Stunning. Great video as usual.

@geoffreyhughes9979 7 лет назад

Wow, Mike, it just gets better.

@bikesuperior8495 7 лет назад

Great video once again, keep up the good work!

@mrsporty9669 Год назад

@ratsac 7 лет назад

Absolutely stunning! Beautifully made video too guys.

@fastk9dad 7 лет назад

Absolutely stunning!

@ronniegomez7341 4 года назад

One of my favorite place to ride nxt to olden. Miss these place

@mistersmith158 7 лет назад

great stuff Mike stellar ride; Norway is very beautiful indeed

@Velofil 7 лет назад

great Video, did this with a fully loaded Touring Bike and cycled up to the dalsnibba Mountain Plateu... the best view I ever had!

@MikeCotty 7 лет назад

Velofil Chapeau! Dalsnibba is unbelievable. We filmed it too. Simply incredible!!

@alexm.7254 7 лет назад

Incredible, just incredible Mike! You guys' work it's just amazing!

@TheColCollective 7 лет назад

Thank you Alex!

@BikeBodyMind 7 лет назад

wow, that scenery was amazing! Another great feature.

@AnTeallach2011 7 лет назад

Inspirational! Thanks Mike.

@TheColCollective 7 лет назад

Thank you!

@ipad.unknown 7 лет назад

Awesome Video! Top quality. That scenery is Amazing.

@anatolykurochkin3021 2 года назад

Awesome!

@reneh.8817 7 лет назад

Brilliant new video, in a bit different style than before, like it! Did the Trollstigen as a video / simulation on the smart trainer, quite impressive even on video.

@TheColCollective 7 лет назад

Amazing!

@ohhFura 7 лет назад

Glad to see you're back again!

@TheColCollective 7 лет назад

We're very happy to be back. It's been waaaay too long!

@lancebuck4038 7 лет назад

Best yet!

@andreasantorum77 4 года назад

Incredible channel!!! Keep climbing Mike!!

@youtubviorel 7 лет назад

great start indeed. great videos guys :) glat o follow you. big motivation also

@Check-it-out 7 лет назад

Awesome images. Great program !

@frankiea.1095 7 лет назад

Amazing place, Mike!!

@jeremysweeten2792 7 лет назад

awesome!!...on every level (pun not intended).

@paulgamble1495 7 лет назад

these are incredible!!! I'd love to see the descent that goes along with it.

@jinibike 11 месяцев назад

잘 보고 갑니다 ❤

@leedorney 7 лет назад

I truly love these vids 😎

@AlvarWahle 7 лет назад

This! Great stuff!

@ibzit2 7 лет назад

Inspirational 👌

@adrianllorente8832 7 лет назад

amazing vídeo😍😍

@MagnusThornberg 7 лет назад

Worlds most beautiful country and has to be one of the best to ride a bike though.

@TheColCollective 7 лет назад

It's truly amazing!

@alibaba-cl2ig 7 лет назад

Beautiful video !! I hope you will make the Nivolet in your videos

@TheColCollective 7 лет назад

Nivolet is coming soon!! :-)

@alibaba-cl2ig 7 лет назад

yes !! good news

@louiswassong211 7 лет назад

Another great cycling adventure! There is no better way to see the world then through the eyes of a cyclist!

@TheColCollective 7 лет назад

Couldn't agree with you more Louis!!

@cycleroy 7 лет назад

Wow !

@totalrepawns 7 лет назад

unreal!

@olafkon 7 лет назад

Lovely video! I live in Norway and Trollstigen is still on my "to ride bucket list." Hence I wanted to know which time of the year and time of the day you took it on? Cause I saw surprisingly little cars/motorbikes/camper vans blocking the street when you where cycling up there and I know that can be a challenge in summer. would you mind shading some light on that? Thanks and keep up the fantastic videos!

@MikeCotty 7 лет назад

Olaf Kon we filmed this at the start of June. I'd recommend early or late in the season, avoid the height of summer if you can. You're lucky living in such a beautiful country. Enjoy!!

@Hilla1234321 7 лет назад

Strong sock game Mike 👊

@MikeCotty 7 лет назад

Alex Hill oooooh yeah! To the knees and beyond 😜

@matthewuk12000 7 лет назад

like a pair of 1980's ankle warmers!

@benlock2565 7 лет назад

+The Col Collective that looks an amazing climb i wish i had the money to go abroad to different places and climbs some of the amazing climbs

@larsmunch4536 6 лет назад

@ 5:18 it is mentioned, that you see the Troll Wall up to the left. This is not correct. You can't see the Troll Wall from the Trollstigen road. The Troll Wall faces east towards the next valley Romsdalen. What you see up to the left @ 5:18 is the western side of the ridge, where the Troll Wall is on the other side. Apart from that a beautiful video as always.

@befitcycle 7 лет назад

Norway is cool!

@gemsandlasers269 7 лет назад

Great video as always! When will you be uploading the Sanetsch video? I'm keen to see your take on it...

@MikeCotty 7 лет назад

Peter Tollan certainly will, it's work in progress :-)

@douglee1911 6 лет назад

And Norway just won all those medals at the 2018 winter olympics in PyeongChang.

@EKcyclist 5 лет назад

Hey Mike. Could you please let me know how you travelled to Trollstigen, and where you stayed? Cheers :)

@RixterNow 7 лет назад

Ahhh my Col fix has arrived

@TheColCollective 7 лет назад

Sorry it took so long this time! More coming soon!

@palicar 6 лет назад

That’s my kind of internet troll. Magnificent

@nemethattila5040 3 года назад

❤

@robertopaludi8947 7 лет назад

Hi mike, do you feel the difference in using the semicompact (36) rather than the 34 at the front? In many videos you used the second one to climb easilly, as you say! :)

@MikeCotty 7 лет назад

roberto paludi Hi Roberto. I use the 34 more than the 36 as I'm never 100% sure where I'll be riding next so always like the extra gear. On a climb like Trollstigen (which isn't super long or steep) for me the 36 was great. If I'm doing a big week in the high mountains I prefer the 34. Ride safe!

@robertopaludi8947 7 лет назад

Mike Cotty thank you!! anyway epic video!

@chekolino88 7 лет назад

Trolcollective :)

@elbrauer 3 года назад

what time of year and what time of day did he ride this? there are no cars.

@azoique 7 лет назад

Norway is wonderful for cycling. Just bring clothes for 4 seasons because you never know what weather you may end up in.

@TheColCollective 7 лет назад

Totally agree!

@juanbarre 7 лет назад

I bet it took 3 months to film it. 1 day shooting and 89 days waiting for the sun shine XD

@TheColCollective 7 лет назад

....I guess we had some Col Collective mountain luck on our side! :-)

@nadirhedioued3122 3 года назад

Anyone know the instrumental/score at 4:33

@panostziotakis3450 7 лет назад

temperature?it must have been cold!!!

@MikeCotty 7 лет назад

Panos Tziotakis it started off chilly (around 8 degrees) but as soon as the cloud burnt off it was actually pretty warm. It's only 852m high. Keep an eye on the weather and you'll have a stunning day!

@panostziotakis3450 7 лет назад

+Mike Cotty thanks for the response mate.ps:love the jacket.white,a bit of camo in the snowy surroundings.

@TheColCollective 7 лет назад

Mavic Cosmic Pro jacket was toastie :-)

@martinemptage6798 7 лет назад

What is the music ?

@debozebever 7 лет назад

need to know this too! Great track.

@grasplanter 7 лет назад

Mountain Coffee Great work but I can't seem to find the track playing between 4:15 and 6:15. Did you find the name of the track?

@jaylumbago559 6 лет назад

Can somebody tell me the name of the song right at the start (also featured in the video: Ride, Relax & Explore with The Col Collective - Cycling Tours!)? That would be awesome!

@willshaughnessy8515 5 лет назад

Im guessing the Vikings didnt have bikes.. for if they did... Id say they'd stay

@mensma81 7 лет назад

I immediatly thought about your video seeing this one: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE--ofGq4usOtY.html . I discovered your channel recently and absolutely love it (and so does my wife who isn't even a cyclist), I just booked a summer holidays in Briancon to ride Agnel, Izoard and Bonette, all thanks to the inpiration of your channel (well, I already was planning to go there, but after seeing your vids a couple of years earlier). Thanks for all the great work!

@TheColCollective 7 лет назад

AMAZING! So great to hear Menno!! If you ever fancy exploring the French Pyrenees one year then do get in touch, we'd love to ride and show you around on one of our cycling tours. Thanks for your support and stay tuned for more videos :-)