At the top of a long, twisting gravel road climb, we stop to snap a few pictures of the Alpine valley scene unfolding below us. Only about 25km from our camp in Austria at Pirkdorfer See, but a 2-hour grind on unpaved mountian roads, we are almost to our destination, Ekohotel Kmetija Koroš – a hilltop mountain bike enclave and ... Read More »
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The Bicycle Traveler’s Holiday Gift Guide 2012
Two Wheel Travel's Holiday Gift Guide 2012. Find the perfect gift for the bicyclist on your list , maybe even something for yourself. Check it out... Read More »
Weekend Bike Touring – Autumn Sun and Gravel Road fun
In an effort to enjoy the unseasonably sunny Autumn weather here in Northern Europe, last weekend we took the opportunity to pedal some of the gravel back roads of Northern Poland connecting several of the Teutonic Castles and Cathedrals between Olsztyn and Malbork. Friday we took the TLK train to Olsztyn and set out early Saturday morning to a sunny ... Read More »
So, you want to Bike Tour Slovenia?
Use Caution- this route passes through Slovenia. First, let me tell you that we absolutely loved Biking through Slovenia. We had heard only good things about Slovenia. Travelling Two had nothing but high praise for this little known Central European Nation. Then there was the spate of Bike Touring information coming from the Slovenian Tourist Ministry. They had produced a ... Read More »
5 reasons why Austria is a great bike touring destination
So, you think you know Austria? Big mountains, men in strange leather shorts, heady accordion fueled folk music and giant glasses of yeasty beer, right? Think again. Austria may be the best cycling destination in Europe. Here’s 5 reasons why: 1.A well developed and well marked Cycle Route network. For the first few miles cycling into Austria we weren’t sure ... Read More »