Day 23 Century to Bratislava 1 day to Vienna

A really good 100-mile day into Bratislava. Beautiful weather, a favorable wind, and miles of smooth, flat bike paths made for some of the nicest riding of the trip.

I stopped at the Roman fort at Iža, dating back to the 2nd century. The first fort there was built during the reign of Marcus Aurelius, around the time of the Marcomannic Wars, roughly 1,850 years ago. Marcus Aurelius wrote about many of the same struggles we still have today.

I felt especially grateful today. The weather was good, the bike was rolling well, and I had plenty of time to think about how fortunate I am to be out here doing this. Life is good.

Tonight Elubia is on the plane, and tomorrow I ride to Vienna to meet her. One more day of the solo part of Athens to Copenhagen.Read more