Vardø to Vestertana
We opted for a soft start of our tour and booked a room in Vardø. Enjoyed a lovely breakfast of scrambled eggs and waffle before packing the bikes and heading out.
A quick ride around the town to see some scenery, the radar installation (the “golfballs”) and the witch memorial.
The sun was out and plenty of sunscreen was applied. The mercury hit 25 Celcius and the tail wind was strong as we biked along white beaches, breaking waves, birds and sheep. Resupply and food stops in Vadsø and Tana bru, before putting up camp some place in Vestertana fjord (the land for mosquitoes). A Quick rince in the river and a quicker meal; the freeze dried didn’t quite hit the spot. 200 kilometers, even at an easy pace, still requires diligent fueling. This far north though, the food stops are few and far between.
Today’s route
| Elapsed Time | Moving Time | Distance | Average Speed | Max Speed | Elevation Gain | Calories Burned |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10:21:43
hours
|
08:08:48
hours
|
202.10
km
|
24.81
km/h
|
60.26
km/h
|
1,350.00
meters
|
3,417
kcal
|