Albania is Europe's last bicycle touring frontier. Remote, unknown and visually stunning - During a seven day tour in early March we took an in depth look at the southern reaches from Lake Ohrid to Sarande, and here's what we found. Read More »
Tag Archives: Eastern Europe
Crossing Pohorje
Looking for adventure? Come with us - Crossing Pohorje with loaded touring bikes from Maribor to the Savinjska Alps across the Pohorje Tranzversal trail and through the gravel roads of Koroška. Read More »
Bicycle Travel Slovenia: A road to Jeruzalem
About 60km downstream on the Drava River from Maribor, past the ancient Roman village of Ptuj and the border town of Ormoz, sits Jeruzalem. As legend has it, this small circular cluster of incredibly steep ridges, known for growing some of the finest wine in Slovenia, was settled by Crusaders returning to Europe from the Holy Lands, thus the name. ... Read More »
7 Surprising things about bicycle touring Eastern Europe
Bicycle touring in Eastern Europe can be both fun and challenging. Here are 7 things that will pleasantly surprise you. Read More »
Cycling Czech Republic: No sleep til Česky Krumlov
Cycling Czech Republic and the 12% grade The past 3 1/2 days have seen us climbing one hill after another nonstop for about 280km. From Prague to Karlstejn to Tabor to Česke Budjevice and now to Česky Krumlov. Climb, descend, climb, descend and climb some more… None of the epic alpine climbs of France or Italy, but rather like the ... Read More »