Ljubljana to Lake Bled

Day 1 of the Slovenia tour.

Why Slovenia you ask? Have you watched any Professional cycle racing lately? (read Tour de France). The 3 biggest races on the Globe were won on 2024 by Slovenians, Tadej Pogačar, Primož Roglič, Jan Tratnik, Matej Mohorič are names that keep popping up. Is there something in the water - how do we get some. That started the investigation and we discover that it it one of the most cycle friendly countries in Europe, and also the greenest. Those last to have a logical connection. Anyway, that’s good enough for us let’s go.
We have rallied 9 like minded souls and signed up for a semi supported tour.

We did a little wander around Ljubljana that turned into a bit of a slog Fest x but that was fun. The first real day is the much anticipated Bled. The web photos are much better than mine.

https://maps.app.goo.gl/hpyqFS2dzpPcEt3y9?g_st=ic

The riding to get there was great, but sadly the weather closed in. It’s still gorgeous, and our accommodation at Penzion Mayer is excellent, with a breakfast that can’t be beat. Dinner at Oštarija Peglez'n was stunning. In fact we haven’t had a bad meal in Slovenia.

The population here is only 2.1 million. There is a real buzz here but it’s not crowded. But this is not a Wikipedia entry it’s all about the bike.

We rode to Bled today - great fun - beautiful country - super courteous drivers.Read more