Uphill struggle and proper beds
Balkans cyling trip, Day 5 10 July 2017: Gornja Vranjska – Valjevo Distance: 62 km Total distance: 315 km We slept surprisingly well by the cornfield though we were a bit afraid that we’d be woken up by a tractor in the morning. That didn’t happen but just as I was standing outside the tent…
Good people and more good people
Balkans cycling trip, Day 4 9 July 2017: Smerski Karlovci – A valley near Sabac Distance: 93 km Total distance: 253 km It took us four days to fall in love with Serbia. Not that we didn’t experience sincere hospitality on the first two cycling days but we could easily put them down to the…
Wine and water
Day 3: Relaxing in Smerski Karkovci Let me start with the evening before. As there was no water in the camping area and we didn’t fancy taking a shower under the windows of the ranger’s house, we had to somehow get enough water near our tent. Luckily, I had brought a waterproof bag with us…
Long straights and scorching sun
Day 2: Ada – Sremski Karlovci Distance: 90 km Total distance: 160 km We knew we had to wake up early if we wanted to ride in more pleasant weather but we’ll have to improve on that. We set off only at 8 after packing everything and having breakfast. The Turkish coffee from last summer…
Burst tyre and hospitality
Balkans cycling trip, Day 1 6th July 2017: Szeged – Ada An average family of three from Hungary, we have the ambitious plan to get from the south of Hungary to Greece only by bicycle. It will be around 1700 km (more than 1000 miles). The first day starts loudly but then we cross the…