01.07.18 Honningsvåg-Nordkapp 🙌😎🤗

34 km, cycling 2:10, average speed 15,7 km/h, total ascent 894 m, net ascent 310 m

YESSS I did it! On day number 18 from Trondheim and 30 from Kristiansand/Lindesnes. It truly is a long ride, even when you split it up.

In spite of the weather, I was pretty confident the last week, but you still have to get there, something can always go wrong. This morning, the weather was still grey with a slight rain, but the forecast was better so we (Thei and I) waited until the afternoon. By then, his family had also arrived with the camper.

Quite a difference, a bike without luggage, and sunshine! There are quite a few ascents on the way to Nordkapp, but without the luggage you hardy realize they are there. The strong wind is worse, and slope+wind is still a challenge. But it all went well, and after 2 hours and 10 minutes we arrived at 71 degrees 10' 21'' Nordkapp! Great feeling.

I was offered a ride back with the camper of Thei's family, and I accepted. The cycling was not too good in the strong winds. Moreover, they will take my bike back to Trondheim and were eager to leave. Good excuse :)

So here I am in Honningsvåg, all alone, waiting for my flight on Tuesday morning (I did not need the slack day, shouldn't complain about that). What to do now? What new goals? I don't know - yet.

On the Nordkapp plateau. Nice weather, but strong winds. Still barren and desolate, but looks a lot better in sunshine.

Seem to grow everywhere

Only a few meters left

Arrived! 1750 km from Trondheim, 2850 from Lindesnes. Great feeling.

With Thei - we spent the nights at the same places the last week and met a lot. Thanks for the good company, Thei, and for taking my bike to Trondheim,

My bike and the Northpole (not really visible)

2100 km from the North Pole. Only slightly further than Lindesnes (1700 km)

You're not alone here