Jon Machen

Gone for a cycle ride! Depart 15/7/17 | Return ??? Headed to Norway via UK, France, Belgium. Germany, Denmark, Sweden. Riding a Trek 1.2 Alpha solo, unsupported

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@The_BikeProject Gutted to be scrapping this beauty :( Anyone making the trip from Somerset to London over the next 10 days?

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I am the most northerly man in mainland Europe!

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Ticked! But the real North cape might have to wait for tomorrow ☺️

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Bonus pic of Lofoten...

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D58 Olsborg 🇳🇴 | Amazing week through Lofoten. Not far to go! Very windy tonight. Visiting WWOOFing farm tomorrow. Cycled the 'gassy' tunnel

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D54 Hamnøy 🇳🇴 | Big thanks to Bjørg and Karl Eric for amazing rest day on Sun/Mon. Just arrived in Lofoten islands. Good weather ahead!

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@heather_risdon Definitely said something very similar across various the side! Looked like it had seen better days 🙁

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D50 Vassdalsvik 🇳🇴 | 50 days! Crossed into Arctic circle today. Won't mention it was on a ferry. Thinking of Jim & Jo on their wedding day 🥂

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D48 Sandnessjoen 🇳🇴 | Very late start, around 1pm. Still somehow managed 100km. Scenic ferry to Tjotta. My kitchen from last night!

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D47 Berg 🇳🇴 | Lots of wind/rain but saw moose! Family of 3! Shoe rain covers kinda worked. In-tent clothes line, free ferry, lots of coffee!

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That camp spot I was telling you about! Looking out into the Norwegian sea. Not bad eh?

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D46 Salsnes 🇳🇴 | Not normally one for selfies, but here goes! Bought new pedals and brake pads. Rain due tomorrow 😐 Amazing costal camping.

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D45 Steinsdalen 🇳🇴 | Another 150km day. Feeling pretty pooped. Bought rain covers for shoes. Ate £6 tinned spaghetti. Found weird mushrooms?

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D44 Lensvik 🇳🇴 | feeling strong after rest day. Even keeping up with the road cyclists. Met Greg the brewer from Trondheim. Sneaky camping!

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D43 Meisingset 🇳🇴 | Rest day with WS host Erlend. Went to art show, watched game of thrones, ate pizza, toast, cereal 😊 Motivation returns!

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D42 Meisingset 🇳🇴 | C. 150kms day. We'll keep the 7.5km bus ride a secret! My longest tunnel to date at 6km. Warm shower tonight.

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D41 Tresfjord 🇳🇴 | Challenging day with main roads, gravel tracks, cold winds and no mobile data. Eating far too many biscuits. Rest day Sat

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@mrbarrand1 Treated myself to a beer! The best gift was a day of fine weather!

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@timphillips555 Great to hear from you all. I hope you have good weather and lots of laughs. Give my regards to Colin & Su. How was Wedding?