Hi Twin Rider, I did a similar trip last year - Kristiansand in the south to KIRKNESS in the north. 10 days return you will never be out of the saddle - I think you are really underestimating the distances,delays by ferry and road/weather conditions. It is possible but you will really miss out on a lot. I would suggest either get more time or just do norway and maybe only as far as Nordkapp and back. The roads in Finland and Sweden are quite boring straight and very heavily forested for hundreds of miles and loads reindeer which are a hellish danger on the roads and forest edges. I have done a write up of my journey which is being published I believe in next months issue of UBG it may help you decide a route. If your in the north east and want to meet up soon (I am off to russia in a fortnight)give me a ring and I could give you a few pointers for the trip.PS little hint if you want to buy  in Norway ask the GERMAN coach drivers in Lay-byes as they carry German  in crates on the busses and will often sell it for euros at 25% the cost of Norwegian Beer.Brad- 01665 510312
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