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    WT-article in National Paper (Danish)

    March 3rd, 2010

    Sorry, guys and gals. This, again, is only in Danish. The photo is global. I’m fine. :-)

    It was a funny feeling sitting in my local library here in Copenhagen a few hours ago, reading a rather big article about myself in the Danish paper, Kristeligt Dagblad. Sort of stalking myself.


    03 MAR 2010: Article in Kristeligt Dagblad (national Danish paper)

    Love,
    Nicolai

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    Photo Album From Holland

    February 26th, 2010

    Check out the latest visuals from The Netherlands, a.k.a. Holland…

    1A. Standard, Holland.
    1B. Slideshow, Holland.

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    WT-Interview In Danish Paper

    February 25th, 2010

    Except for a few visuals from the expedition, this might not have your greatest interest (it’s all in Danish/gibberish)…

    21 FEB 2010: Article in Fyens Stiftstidende (part 1, Danish)
    21 FEB 2010: Article in Fyens Stiftstidende (part 2, Danish)
    21 FEB 2010: Article in Fyens Stiftstidende (part 3, Danish)
    21 FEB 2010: Article in Fyens Stiftstidende (part 4, Danish)

    There’s more media-related WT-stuff HERE!

    Interview with Danish newspaper, Fyens Stiftstidende.

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    Photo Album From Belgium

    February 24th, 2010

    You know how it works, right?

    1A. Standard

    or

    1B. Slideshow

    Ciao!

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    WT on National Danish Radio (Danish interview)

    February 22nd, 2010

    (Danish version only)

    Jeg blev i weekenden inviteret til at komme ind i studiet i DR-byen til et interview på Go’ Morgen P3, landets mest populære morgenradioprogram med mere end 700.000 lyttere (sagde jeg gisp!?).

    Jeg måtte op ukristeligt tidligt (skal vænne mig til denne vækkeurs-tilværelse) for at kunne være i studiet før kl. 7 og var i æteren fra kl. 07.18 - 07.23 i morges.

    Du kan høre hele interviewet på linket herunder:

    Interview med Nicolai Bangsgaard på Go’ Morgen P3

    Sådan så det hele ud…

    Radio interview on national Danish radio (Go Morgen P3), 22FEB2010.

    Interviewet kan som de meste andet medie-relaterede WT-stof også findes på Media-linket på forsiden.

    (Alle rettigheder forbeholdt DR)

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    The Final Log

    February 20th, 2010

    This is it. The final log update is here. I’ll miss see it growing and growing.

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    Day 1.413 - A Golden CPH-Reception

    February 20th, 2010

    Departure from Roskilde, with Ates and Ödül.

    The arrival in Copenhagen, Denmark. 1.413 days on the road...

    Arrival 5

    Arrival 2

    Champagne at the arrival in Copenhagen, Denmark. 1.413 days on the road...

    "At home" with friends Tomas, Bris, and Pabs...Ahhhhhh!

    Showing the baby...

    Bris and Kim The Camera Man...

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    The WT Hall of Fame

    February 19th, 2010

    In the unlikely case you’d happen to be interested, the infamous WT Hall of Fame has just been updated.

    We’re having a Midnight Madness Everything MUST Go Freak Show, Zülle (my alter ego) and I - don’t hold yourself back. I don’t. How could i possibly, with only 30 km to go in the WT era?

    Nicolai (from Roskilde)

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    Day 1.412 - The Day Before The Day

    February 19th, 2010

    Nyborg -> Roskilde
    Distance (km) : 75
    Time on bike : 4h 11m
    Brutto time: 09.30 – 15.15
    Avg : 17.1 km/h
    Max.speed: 31.0
    Total (km) : 62.148
    Altitude: 20 m
    Difficulty: 2½

    Terrible weather in Nyborg, Denmark...

    Waiting (in vain) for a ride across the Storebæltsbroen (Great Strait Bridge) where no bikes are allowed...

    The 20 km train ride across the Great Strait Bridge (Storebæltsbroen) - no cyclists - between Nyborg and Korsør, Denmark.

    Familiar scenery?

    Neither looking nor feeling too happy about the weather...

    Couchsurfing with the great Turkish couple Ates & Odul in Roskilde, Denmark.

    The last "foreign" bed before tomorrow's arrival in Copenhagen!

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    Day 1.411 - Wind + Snow = ?

    February 18th, 2010

    Middelfart -> Nyborg
    Distance (km) : 75
    Time on bike : 4h 35m
    Brutto time: 11.50 – 19.05
    Avg : 16.2 km/h
    Max.speed: 30.1
    Total (km) : 62.084
    Altitude: 10 m
    Difficulty: 3½

    Getting ready for leaving Middelfart.

    The windmill tells it all: headwind (icy)

    Enter Odense (on Fyn/Funen Island).

    Another cold and uninspiring ride (but the bike path is fine)...

    When Will This Stop?

    Couchsurfing in Nyborg, Denmark.

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    Newsletter From Middelfart, Denmark (UK)

    February 17th, 2010

    (UK version only)

    As expected, the last few hundred meters to my parents house in Middelfart - the house where I grew up - were emotionally very heavy pedalling. Massive waves of emotions, of relief, of utter joy & happiness, of longing, of being back, of accomplishment had been rushing through me over the last few days, and now - after more than 1.400 days on the road nonstop - I was finally back home with my loved ones.

    Seeing them all standing in the driveway, waiting for me, with Danish paper flags all over, was without a doubt one of the strongest moments in my life, and the tears automatically started flowing, freestyle. I don’t really remember the last meters towards the open arms of my mum, my dad, and my sister, but the hugs were the best and deepest the world has ever seen. So unreal. So good. (See photos from my arrival here)

    After 5 days with my parents in Middelfart, I’m getting ready (practically rather than mentally) for the very final leg of the WT-expedition which will bring me back to Copenhagen, where it all started 4 years ago.

    I’ll be leaving tomorrow (Thursday) and will arrive on Saturday 20FEB2010, 12.00 PM/noon, at the Rådhuspladsen (Town Hall Square) in central Copenhagen (see my planned route into Copenhagen here).

    Undoubtedly, this, too, will be a very special moment for me. The official end of my dream, my reality over the last 1.414 days. If you happen to be in the ‘hood, come and share the moment with me. I’d be happy to see you there (tears allowing)…

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    Day 1.410 - The Artichoke (UK)

    February 17th, 2010

    Dinner at the Restaurant Artis-Kokken with my parents. Middelfart, Denmark.

    It’s been quite a while since I went out for dinner with my parents last time. More than 3 years. Vietnam seems sooo far away now.

    Dinner at the Restaurant Artis-Kokken with my parents. Middelfart, Denmark.

    Late in the evening there’s a knocking at the front door. Childhood friends, Jens (of earlier WT-fame) and Thomas surprisingly drop in for a happy chat and a cold beer. Wonderful and how I’ve missed just hanging out with good friends, speaking my native tongue, cracking jokes and sharing anecdotes together.

    Surprise visit at home: Thomas and Jens.

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    Photo Album From France

    February 16th, 2010

    No, it’s not quite over yet.

    I’ve just made a visual presentation of my time in France, that turned out to be much colder, much longer than expected. I also made much more great friends all over France. C’est la vie.

    1a. Photo Album From France (86 photos)

    1b. Slideshow From France

    You can also see the WT Gallery on Flickr.

    Nicolai (Middelfart, Denmark)

    What Else Could Be New?

    WT Route Map 2006-2010

    The Homecoming - Article in Danish paper…

    …and as always:

    WT Hall of Fame

    **** 1.410 days, 62.008 km, 53 countries, 6 continents ****

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    Day 1.409 - Lukas

    February 16th, 2010

    I wonder if he’s missed me as much as I’ve missed him?

    I wonder if he's missed me as much as I've missed him?

    Most of the day’s spent trying to get organized, re-packing my beloved bike bags for tomorrow’s take-off, leaving everything behind that I don’t absolutely need, and stocking up on off-bike clothes for my arrival (and first weeks/months?) in Copenhagen.

    Being reunited with my old wardrobe anno April 2006 is a feat that cannot be overestimated - and is all part of my on-going process of becoming a “normal” (or less Lycra-clad, at least) citizen again.

    Trying to get a little organized...

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    Day 1.408 - The Interview

    February 15th, 2010

    Lukas (b. 1997)

    WT-media-wise, the highlight of the day is Line, a journalist from the Danish newspaper Fyens Stiftstidende, who pays me a visit at home with her photographer Asbjørn for a longer interview (come back shortly for the article, in Danish only).

    Interview with Danish newspaper, Fyens Stiftstidende.

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    Planned Arrival in Copenhagen 20FEB2010 (DK)

    February 15th, 2010

    (Danish Only)

    Så kan jeg snart ikke trække den længere. Den fysiske del af WT-ekspeditionen nærmer sig for alvor sin afslutning (jeg forventer den åndelige del vil fortsætte), og den vil jeg gerne dele med dig.

    På lørdag den 20. februar 2010 kl. 12.00 vil jeg trille ind på Rådhuspladsen i København (se ruten her), hvilket officielt betyder afslutningen på det, som har været min drøm, min virkelighed, mit ét og alt (og Danmarkshistoriens længste cykelrejse) gennem de sidste 1.410 dage.

    Jeg håber du har mulighed for at være der til at dele dette store øjeblik med mig.

    Hvad der herefter skal ske (med mig, med cyklen, med fremtiden, med boligen, med kærligheden, med livet, med drømmene…blandt andet), er én stor åben dør. Og det er vist bedst sådan lige nu.

    Tak for opbakningen og opmuntringen gennem de sidste 4 år.

    Kærligst - og på forhåbentligt gensyn,

    Nicolai

    Rute til Rådhuspladsen, Kbh.

    62.000 km
    1.410 dage
    53 lande
    6 kontinenter

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    Day 1.407 - Sunday At Home

    February 14th, 2010

    Fyens Stiftstidende 13FEB2010...

    Mum and dad.

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    Article: The Homecoming (Danish text)

    February 14th, 2010

    From the Danish newspaper Fyens Stiftstidende, Saturday 13FEB2010

    Fyens Stiftstidende 13FEB2010...

    (All rights reserved: Fyens Stiftstidende)

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    Day 1.406 - Cruising Middelfart

    February 13th, 2010

    Some 15 packages sent back to Denmark by me from around the world were awaiting me in my childhood room...

    Middelfart Marina...

    Middelfart Marina...

    Middelfart Library.

    Me, my sister, and her boyfriend Lasse. Middelfart, Denmark.

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    Day 1.405 - Arrival Middelfart!

    February 12th, 2010

    Breakfast in Gråsten, Denmark.

    Gråsten Slot (castle) i baggrunden...

    Oh no, more winter roads...

    Too much snow!

    Swan - the national bird in Denmark...

    Wild life in Haderslev, southern Denmark.

    Snowy crosswinds...chilly!

    Getting very close to Middelfart...

    Horses + Winter

    The Eagle Has Landed!

    Welcome home, Nicolai!

    Welcoming flowers (thanks to E&E)...

    Back home...

    Dad, mum, sister, and Lasse (boyfriend)...

    It's heavy. It's delicious. It's Danish. It's a classic. Flæskesteg med rødkål, brunede kartofler, hvide kartofler og chips...Bon appetit!

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    Day 1.404 - Winter & Danish Hospitality

    February 11th, 2010

    Leaving Goethesvej in Sønderborg, Denmark...

    Plenty of snow this winter...

    Wind power...

    Åbenrå, 2010.

    A very fine (and cold) ride today...

    Snow and ice...

    Church, betw. Aabenraa and Haderslev, Denmark.

    Winter 2010.

    Winter in Haderslev, February 2010.

    Afternoon coffee in Starup/Haderslev with Sven and Esther...

    Golden sunset over southern Denmark...

    Aase, Anne, Marie, Line, and Sven preparing a lovely dinner in Graasten, Denmark.

    The Dall Family & me in Graasten...

    Line, Marie, Nicolai, and Anne...

    We both loved it!

    A comfy night awaits!

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    WT On Danish Radio (10FEB2010)

    February 10th, 2010

    Yesterday, as I crossed the German/Danish border, I was met by the Danish media. The first link is an audio file from the border crossing (yes, huge moment for me). It’s all in Danish.

    10FEB2010: DR Syd. Arrival Denmark (in Danish)

    The second link is a radio interview I just did a few hours ago, with Danish Radio Syd (Danish too)…

    10FEB2010: DR Syd. Radio Interview

    All rights reserved. DR (Danmarks Radio)

    More news later about my arrival in Denmark. Stay tuned.

    Nicolai (Sønderborg, Denmark)

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    Day 1.403 - The Nugget

    February 10th, 2010

    Daddy Sam & The Nugget...

    Look, mum!

    Mads, the nugget...

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    WT on National TV (DR, 09FEB2010)

    February 9th, 2010

    Yesterday, my arrival in Denmark, after 1.402 days, 61.850 km through 53 countries on 6 continents hit the news…Have a look via the link below (but don’t blink, you might miss it!)

    09FEB2010: DR Update (National Danish TV)

    All rights reserved. DR (Danmarks Radio)

    Nicolai

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    Day 1.402 - DENMARK!

    February 9th, 2010

    Last morning before crossing the Danish border. In Flensburg.

    Leaving Flensburg, minus 4 degrees C.

    Just 5 km to go...

    I had a few minutes to spare before the border crossing into Denmark, scheduled at 12PM. And I needed a little something to take care of those butterflies inside of me…

    Free wine tastings in the Fleggaard shop...

    100 meters to go. Denmark is virtually just around the corner...

    For now, you’ll have to imagine all the emotions that went through my head at this point, just 100 meters from the isolated Danish border post. Suffice it to say, it was a salty, strong moment for me. Unforgettable.

    Arrival DENMARK!

    Interviewed by the press at the tiny (pedestrian) border crossing...

    Action-filming at the border...

    Ragge and I, enjoying a cold (first of) Danish Tuborg beer...

    Happily back in Denmark.

    More frost on the Danish side of the border. Minus 3 C.

    Snowy Denmark.

    Dybbøl Mølle.

    Winter in Denmark, February 2010.

    Beautiful Sønderborg, southern Denmark.

    Sønderborg, southern Denmark.

    For months I’d been waiting for this moment…and true friendship rarely disappoints.

    Re-united with my best friend Anders & family...

    The nugget Mads (14 months)...

    Reunited.

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