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Biking Viking Motorcycle Tours founder Njall Gunnlaugsson. (Photo: BMW) ยป More Photos
Iceland is not only closer than you think, but far different than you ever imagined. It is Europe’s second largest island (after Great Britain) and is a fantastic place to ride a motorcycle. Where else can you witness tremendous icecaps and glaciers, spouting geysers and steaming volcanoes, raging rivers and magnificent waterfalls, a multitude of birds, whales and many other surprises. Summers are surprisingly warm and winters not as cold as you might expect.
Celebrating its 10th anniversary in 2008 is Biking Viking Motorcycle Tours, which offers guided motorcycle trips around Iceland on new BMW bikes. The company was founded in 1998 by Njall Gunnlaugsson – a motorcycle enthusiast for 25 years – who currently rides a BMW HP2 Enduro. Niall believes that Iceland is one of the best places to explore on two wheels, as it has more gravel roads than most other countries, as well as numerous river crossings, sand, mountain
“Biking Viking Motorcycle Tours has been around for ten years but really got on the map in 2004 when we were featured in Cycleworld’s Travel & Adventure section,” said Njall. “Our main client base since then has been from the States but we are now receiving interest from all over the world. Our goal is to offer the best riding experience and the best accommodation available in this true motorcycle playground.
“For the 2008 season we have imported seven new BMW F 650 GS and an F 800 GS machine, so we are one of the first motorcycle travel companies to use these new bikes, which are ideal for the kind of riding conditions you’ll find over here. Both bikes are light and agile, and powerful enough to carry two passengers and their luggage. Importantly, they are suitable both for asphalt and gravel riding.”
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