Mon-June 28, 2012Snow – Nordkapp – Snow – NordkappRoute: Hammerfest to Nordkapp and back to Hammerfest Mileage: 431 km (268 miles) RT Money: Norway’s Kroner 1kr = $0.17 USD or $1 USD = kr 6.02 Fuel: 15.68 kr/L Weather: Entire day — light snow, rain, hail, and hard blowing North Sea winds Sunrise & Sunset: 24-hour of sunshine!!!
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| Martin is in good hands. |
| We head for Nordkapp. |
| The road to Nordkapp is paved all the way.
There are several tunnels on the way but the final crossing to the island of Mageroya is 6.8 km under the ocean! It’s a toll tunnel NOK 145 each way. At Nordkapp there is an entry fee of NOK 235. |
| The weather conditions were extremely challenging. Light foo-foo snow 75% of the day. But the wind! There was a steady 40 km/h (25 mph) wind but gusting up to 70 km/h (45 mph).
The entire day avg temp was 2-3°C. Wind chill was -2°C. No snow on the road! Heated shirt, grips and Hippo Hands rule! |
| Most of the ride was on the east side of the peninsula. Wind was from the northwest. So we were in the shadow half the ride but anytime exposed … an immediate adjustment is required to stay on the road! 100% concentration =:o |
| We were the only motos at Nordkapp. Visibility at the “globe” was 200m! Wind, snow, hail made it tough to stand on globe. Modern tourist center at the top. Large indoor viewing area, restaurant, shop, coffee bar, history display, etc. Hardly any traffic. We encountered maybe a total of 30 motorhomes. In another month there will be thousands of motor homes and trailers going to Nordkapp on the narrow, twisty 2-lane road. |
 In the far background is the Nordkapp "Globe". It's blowing so hard the snow flakes hurt! |
 The Nordkapp Globe at the most northern road in Europe. I'm holding on to the frame because the 70kph gusting wind makes it hard to stand alone. |
 An international tribute to children just off to the right of the visitors center.  Road to Nordkapp.  Road to Nordkapp.  Road to Nordkapp. |
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I’m afraid it’s a typical day in the spring, Dean. We were there in late June. The fog was impenetrable, visibility maybe two or three feet. They said the sun shines about ten days a year.
Bob,
Yes, apparently there are 10 “good days” a year at Nordkapp. Last Monday was not one of the calm winds, clear blue sky, “good days”. BUT, it was a GREAT day for us. If you did this in fog, you’ve got great big huevos!
Any chance the HD guys are considering a change? Good to know Martin is OK(?) and will live to ride another day. How’s the beer?
No one is considering a change. A Harley was at Nordkapp Monday and maybe 10,000 other moto’s will never attempt it.
It’s not the moto, it’s the rider!
Dean,
congratulations on reaching Nordkapp and checking yet another item off your bucket list!
Thanks Tom. I know you’ll be there soon.