Day 7: Skarsvåg to Oldefjord

117 km and 1200 m klimmen

The choice of including the Nordkapp on my route involves a part which i have to ride twice. And that’s on the menu of today.

The weather has changed strongly. A strong wind, some rain droplets and a gray sky.

Time for the magic potion which I received from my kids. A small flask of Nutella has to give me the energy boost to push me through the same steep hills and tunnel again.

The cliffs are covered with a blanket of mist. The visibility is reduced to 30-40 m. The clouds are creeping over the mountains.

The vibe and perception of the same route is completely different compared to two days ago.

Halfway the trip, i maneuver my bike into the verge (or Bom like it’s sign posted in Norwegian) of the road. I lay my bike down on its side in the grass. And I start to arrange a quick pic nic with a view while sitting besides my bike. Almost directly a van stops near me. And another one. I look from one to the other, thinking they thought I felt and needed help. However, the people jump out their cars and are looking in front of me. Where a grazing herd of 40 Rendeer are passing right in front of me. At that moment a drone lift of 2 m besides me. To capture pictures from the herd. However, the Rendeer are moving to fast. And a minute later I am alone again. Just a typical experience Besides de E6 highway near Nordkapp.

I will spent the night in the same camping in Oldefjord again as two days ago.

Tomorrow, another ride over steep hills will bring me to Alta.