Day 76 - Nordkapp!!!



14th June 2018

 Woke to the sunniest, warmest, calmest day for weeks!  Beautiful ride along the coast to the Nordkapp tunnel connecting the mainland to the island of Mageroya.  Then through the 7km tunnel, descending then ascending 230m at 9%.  Finally, a very hilly ride across the island before Norway finally runs out of road and we are here!!!   















 Here are a few stats for the numerically orientated: -

 Total distance 4144 miles
Total climbing 62394 metres
Riding time     275 hours
Calories         146989

It has been a fantastic experience and it is going to be difficult to get back to normal living.  There have been so many highlights but, for me, the best part has been the fact that this trip has been a joint effort with Jacqui, we have worked so well together.

 Thank you to everyone who has posted comments or sent us messages (sorry the comments section has been unusable for some of you).  It has been lovely to have that support.  

Finally, we can recommend a bottle of Bollinger champagne at the Nordkapp visitor centre!





Comments

  1. Rachel14 June 2018 at 09:29

    Yaaaahooooooo!!!!!
    Congratulations you absolute beasts!! You’re unstoppable! So very proud of you both xxxx

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  2. Helen Blake14 June 2018 at 09:47

    Well done - all you've got to do now is get back home. Homeward Bound song for beginning of that journey ? No doubt you have enjoyed that well earned champagne

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    1. Martin Bradley15 June 2018 at 09:16

      Thank you Helen. The riding songs are for when I am well out of earshot. After all Jacqui has done these past few weeks I could hardly inflict my random riding songs on her!

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  3. Unknown14 June 2018 at 11:54

    Wooohoooooo!!! All that time dreaming it up and you've finally made it! We'll done you super duper pair :D We have a bottle on ice here to help you get back to reality (all in good time!) xxx

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    1. Martin Bradley15 June 2018 at 09:17

      Ooooh! Champers at Fulton Road, you're on!!!xxx

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  4. John & Tony15 June 2018 at 06:29

    Formidable ! It doesn't seem two minutes since you were setting off from southern Spain. Did you arrive earlier than you expected? Impressive stats - and how much does a bottle of Bollinger cost in Nordkapp?!? Not that it matters of course. Anyway, many congratulations to both of you. J&T xx

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    1. Martin Bradley15 June 2018 at 09:19

      Thank you J & T. When we set off I thought we would need at least 60 riding days. I calculated on 2 rest days per week, so 12 weeks. In the end it was 60 riding days but fewer rest days.
      Re Bollinger at Nordkapp - quality is remembered long after the price is forgotten!!!

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  5. Sally15 June 2018 at 06:53

    Congratulations to you both. What a ride and a fantastic finish. Great photos. Sally and Nick

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    1. Martin Bradley15 June 2018 at 09:22

      Thank you Sally and Nick. We took on board everything you had told us about Nordkapp. I cycled through for free. Jacqui paid the 275 NK which I think is very good for 24 hours of campervan parking and access to the site. After a great day, we too encountered buffeting winds in the night and did a runner at 4.30am!

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  6. Unknown15 June 2018 at 13:26

    Congratulations to both of you! What an adventure which has finished, hope you could enjoy it to the full instead of this poor north weather. Have a good return to your home and then rest well deserved !!!

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    1. Martin Bradley16 June 2018 at 09:04

      Thanks Tom, we've really enjoyed it. On our way home now but it's going to take a few days!

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  7. Alison15 June 2018 at 15:00

    Congratulations! Brilliant achievement. Very proud of you little bro xx

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  8. Anonymous16 June 2018 at 08:01

    Wonderful achievement by both. We're awestruck!!!!!!! B&F

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  9. Anonymous18 June 2018 at 05:02

    What an amazing accomplishment for you both. Thanks for doing the blog it's been the highlight of my working day reading about your trials and tribulations and triumph's. Amazing pictures too.
    You both have a very positive glow even after all that hard work :)

    Congratulations

    Kevin & Caroline

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    1. Martin Bradley18 June 2018 at 09:09

      Thank you Kevin, I'm glad I gave your working day some relief! Hope to see you at the next SGL starparty and getting out with you on another ride.

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