Zagreb
August 21 in Croatia ⋅ ⛅ 36 °C
After a rainy night, sun returns and we head into Zagreb.Walk through the market and then to Upper Town. (Central Zagreb is divided into Upper and Lower). Lots of construction going on! Nice churchesRead more
Zagreb. Eventually
August 20 in Croatia ⋅ ☀️ 32 °C
Very quiet night. Up and ready to face the day. Almost immediately we go straight up into the woods. It doesn’t last long and have some enjoyable riding in the ridge. Then we hit the bigger roadsRead more
Across the border to Croatia
August 19 in Croatia ⋅ ☁️ 26 °C
Quickly pack up as the sky is threatening. No rain but at least we get moving. Find our way to Croatia border and just breeze through. As we ride along, hills seem closer and land greener. Ride toRead more
Nagykanizsa
August 18 in Hungary ⋅ ☁️ 28 °C
Rainy night gives way to a sunny but cool morning. Manage to dry out tent and head back along the lake. Veer away from the lake and thankfully all the cyclists! Ride through marshland as we headRead more
Around the north side of the lake
August 17 in Hungary ⋅ ☀️ 33 °C
Continue along the cycle path around the lake. Quite busy with day riders and those who seem to be touring around the lake. Pass through a few resort towns, flush with wine. Quite the grape growingRead more
Lake Balaton
August 16 in Hungary ⋅ ☀️ 31 °C
Hopping from one lake to the next today. It’s a tad bit cooler and less hilly so easier riding. Have lunch by the lake - also quite low but much bigger. Continue on around the lake to our designatedRead more
Westward into the hills
August 15 in Hungary ⋅ ☀️ 31 °C
After many months of going east, we head WEST out of Budapest. Really we are trying to go south but today it’s mostly west. Relatively good bike lanes but it’s slow leaving the city. Finally getRead more
Budapest
August 14 in Hungary ⋅ ☀️ 30 °C
Big day of walking around Budapest (over 12 miles walked). Explored both sides of the river - Buda and Pest.
Somewhat hectic ride into Budapest
August 13 in Hungary ⋅ ☀️ 30 °C
What looked to be a short and easy ride into Budapest, became long and somewhat hectic. Lots people out and about, on any types of transportation. Finally made it to campground; generally with theRead more
Back to Slovakia
August 12 in Hungary ⋅ ☀️ 34 °C
Up early to try out the thermal pools. Not very hot but pleasant. Ride across the Danube, back into Slovakia. Periods of path broken up by horrible roads. Continue along the very low river with someRead more
Another hot one along the Danube
August 11 in Hungary ⋅ ⛅ 35 °C
Spend the morning on cycle paths a bit removed from the river. Nice tail wind though it’s toasty. Stop in Goyar for pastries and lunch. Back to the river and have a nice swim break. Attempt to findRead more
Another 3 country day
August 10 in Hungary ⋅ ☀️ 31 °C
Linger a bit longer in the luxury of our hotel room Finally head out of town and quickly enter a park. Ride within this for about 30 miles, though not a lot of tree cover on our path. Stop for lunchRead more
Vienna: Day 4
August 9 in Austria ⋅ ☀️ 29 °C
Head off on bikes to Belvedere Palace and Gardens; a summer palace for one of the royalty. Admired the grounds and palace from the outside only. Rode,over to Schonnbrunn Palace, another summerRead more
Vienna: Day 3
August 8 in Austria ⋅ ☀️ 30 °C
Slow pack up; after which we head up to check out our local cathedral. Ride back to Vienna and check-in to Hilton (an AmEx perk). Nice room and get to keep bikes with us. Go to the Imperial Treasury,Read more
Vienna: Day 2
August 7 in Austria ⋅ ☁️ 33 °C
Made it into Vienna a bit earlier than the day before. Picked up our walking trail and wandered through Stadpark, full of statues of “great men”. Only saw one woman and she was a naked nymph.Read more
Vienna: Day 1
August 6 in Austria ⋅ ☁️ 33 °C
After experiencing the Austrian healthcare system (just a check up), venture into the city. Fall upon a famous clock tower right at the noon hour. Fun show. Opt to follow a walking tour along theRead more
Almost to Vienna
August 5 in Austria ⋅ ☀️ 39 °C
A pretty straightforward ride to the outskirts of Vienna. It is very hot so swims to break up the ride are needed. Hills have disband the river has become wider. Arrive at campsite. Find food. SwimRead more
Melk & Krems
August 4 in Austria ⋅ ☀️ 38 °C
Opt to ride along what appears to be the quieter right bank. Pass through nice town of Ybbs and return to a dedicated trail to Melk. River gets narrower and hills along it higher. Many castles andRead more
Onto Grien and beyond
August 3 in Austria ⋅ ☀️ 36 °C
After Linz the river becomes more industrial. Our route heads into the countryside for a bit. Hot by noon so take a lunch and gelato break. Carry on. Opt to go further as there is little wind. SwitchRead more
Beautiful section to Linz
August 2 in Austria ⋅ ⛅ 31 °C
Hit some hills early on but we are on a dedicated path and it’s pretty smooth sailing. “Run” into many cyclists, including those disembarking from the bike & barges. Beautiful, windy riverRead more
Austria!
August 1 in Austria ⋅ ☀️ 28 °C
Tad bit wet when we wake. Manage to dry things out mostly and still get a good start. Rain does return so spend the morning doing the on/off jacket game. Finally sun breaks free. Make it to Passau andRead more
Hot day to Deggendorf
July 31 in Germany ⋅ ☀️ 34 °C
Get an early start to get miles in before it gets too hot. Make good time, but then make a few stops and get caught up in long detour. Lots of construction. Stop by a church for lunch and continue on.Read more
Regensburg at 102 degrees
July 30 in Germany ⋅ ☀️ 36 °C
Doug spends the morning fighting with my tires which have been in place for more than a year. Head into town on bikes; exploring Herzog gardens, stone bridge, cathedral & just wandering the streets.Read more
Danube Gorge to Regensburg
July 29 in Germany ⋅ ☀️ 33 °C
Short ride to town of W, home to a monastery and a lot of tourists. Hop on a “ferry” to take us through the Danube Gorge. Quite impressive rock formations. Carry on, encountering a hill and thenRead more
Bavarian towns large and small
July 28 in Germany ⋅ ☀️ 27 °C
A few hills to start the day. I suppose it’s good to keep hill climbing muscles intact. Very nice cycling weather - not too hot and skies are very blue. Have a pastry stop and end up continuingRead more