Return from the Arctic

[cyclop]

Spent 6 weeks in norway /sweden in 1972 bike camping.I used to stop every 25km,light a fire for brew/eat.I recall having to put on full (cheap) nylon cagoule and overtrousers,gloves and pulling the drawstring on the hood tight to combat mossies;be warned.May 25th onwards,working north to mo i rana,crossing over to sweden then south.No problem whilst biking.

[Wag67]

Well the forth of June is rapidly approaching, I fly to Kirkenes at 10-20 and arrive at 20-00. Wish me luck with the mosquitoes and the approaching storm at the weekend. I hate being hit by lightning, especially when there is no one around to administer CPR or put the flames out


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[Vorpal]

Well the forth of June is rapidly approaching, I fly to Kirkenes at 10-20 and arrive at 20-00. Wish me luck with the mosquitoes and the approaching storm at the weekend. I hate being hit by lightning, especially when there is no one around to administer CPR or put the flames out


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Good luck! Take warm clothes, it hasn't warmed up for summer, yet!

[Wag67]

I’m hoping, I want it mozzie free


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[Vorpal]

I’m hoping, I want it mozzie free


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You will probably be in luck, then. I haven't seen any in the south, yet

[Wag67]

Thanks for the good wishes, where abouts are you in Scandinavia?


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[Vorpal]

Thanks for the good wishes, where abouts are you in Scandinavia?


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Southern Norway, about 30 km from Oslo.

[Wag67]

I’m at Oslo airport at the moment waiting for my flight to Kirkenes, great weather we’re having


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[Vorpal]

I’m at Oslo airport at the moment waiting for my flight to Kirkenes, great weather we’re having

That might have been summer, already

[Vorpal]

Lots of mozzies in my garden yesterday. I hope the north is still cool enough to keep them at bay!

[Wag67]

I think summer was yesterday, 27 degrees and a killer 35 km/h head wind. Went over a pass that was just on the tree line and stopped in a village called Vuotso, apparently gateway to Lapland. Big thunder storm and the rain as bad today. Happy cycling in Scandinavia


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[Wag67]

Well so far I’ve made it to Rotterdam, it’s been a great trip so far apart from coming off the bike on the first Saturday morning. I still can’t straighten my right arm and my rear brake blocks are nearly gone as I couldn’t use the front brake for a good fortnight(changing gear was done with the left hand as well which made things a little wobbly at times as well). Still, two days and I’ll be back in Blighty


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[Vorpal]

Sorry to hear about your off, but glad it has otherwise been a good trip.

Have a good journey home.