Best places for cycling in Europe?
07-02-09, 05:13 PM
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As a reward for taking the godforsaken NY bar exam, I am going to treat myself (with loan money) to go riding in Europe for a few weeks. I'm more interested in epic scenery than epic climbs.
I'd like to hear y'all's recommendations. Any info is appreciated. Thanks in advance.
I'd like to hear y'all's recommendations. Any info is appreciated. Thanks in advance.
dude, we are here talking about scenery
is there anything can compare to Norway's fjords? no way man...
07-02-09, 05:19 PM
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"is there anything can compare to Norway's fjords? no way man..."
What about Sweden's Chjevys?
What about Sweden's Chjevys?
07-02-09, 05:24 PM
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Here's a pano shot I made wholly with my iPhone, hence the terrible technical quality.
It shows the sun at 1:30AM, shot right outside Bodø, with the Lofoten archipelago far off in the distance.
Riding here is great for me, but I'm of course biased.
botto: Of course, Norway can be expensive, but at least now it's, what? 30% ? less expensive than last year for you Americans.
It shows the sun at 1:30AM, shot right outside Bodø, with the Lofoten archipelago far off in the distance.
Riding here is great for me, but I'm of course biased.
botto: Of course, Norway can be expensive, but at least now it's, what? 30% ? less expensive than last year for you Americans.
07-02-09, 05:38 PM
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Italy ain't bad either.. but I really like Norway... :-)
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I say do it all man!
Settle yourself a class action suit where all the stakeholders get a check for $3.73, and the attorney (you) get a cool $500k. Take 5 months off, May - September and go ride Europe. Italy, France, Norway (where you'll rent a Fjord Focus), Spain, Croatia, Chernobyl.... ok maybe pass the last one. Just do it.
Settle yourself a class action suit where all the stakeholders get a check for $3.73, and the attorney (you) get a cool $500k. Take 5 months off, May - September and go ride Europe. Italy, France, Norway (where you'll rent a Fjord Focus), Spain, Croatia, Chernobyl.... ok maybe pass the last one. Just do it.
07-02-09, 07:26 PM
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Another vote for France. If you're looking for a relaxing and beautiful ride, get onto the canal tow paths in eastern France.
https://www.machka.net/pbp2007/2007_Post-PBP_2.htm
https://www.machka.net/pbp2007/2007_Post-PBP_2.htm
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07-02-09, 07:41 PM
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wow- a lot more love for Norge than I expected!
If you are going in the summer and want something more off the beaten path- go north. I lived in Denmark & Norway and summers there are amazing. The food and the culture aren't the same as southern europe- but different strokes/different folks. I loved it, and I hope to move back in the next few years.
If you are going in the summer and want something more off the beaten path- go north. I lived in Denmark & Norway and summers there are amazing. The food and the culture aren't the same as southern europe- but different strokes/different folks. I loved it, and I hope to move back in the next few years.
