Zadar to Sibenik

We were up early once again and had a really good breakfast at Almayer Art & Heritage Hotel - it was a cooked breakfast - I had scrambled eggs, and Gayle had an omelette. We were on the road by 8.45am, a small 5km ride through Zadar to catch the ferry to Preko. 15 minutes later, we were riding along the coast of Uglijan on side roads.

It was a 31km ride on Preko on the island of Uglijan, as we're catching another ferry back to the mainland. I was cruising along with a few kilometres to go when Isabel zoomed up behind me, telling me we only had 7 minutes to get to the ferry! I followed Isabel and Judy, and we got there as the last cars were being loaded on. It was pretty funny as others in the team were also caught rushing as they lounged around having coffee nearby, 😄 🤣 I have to say that the scenery along the way was spectacular once again.

We got off the ferry back on the mainland at Biograd na Moru and stopped nearby for morning tea. The cherry pastries were very good!

We headed out of town for our last 27km leg. It was a bit of a busy road for 6 or 7 kms before we got onto back roads, through quiet farmlands take us to a tiny village spot for lunch at Banjevci. The temperature warmed up to around 25c. We're getting transported into Sibenek to D Resort, as the roads are too busy and not very scenic. Gayle and I rode in the Odyssey van with Dario and Henrick - these are two of the nicest and funniest blokes we've ever met!

Once at the resort, I went for a swim - I was miraculously rejuvenated.

We met at the rooftop bar for apero and briefed for tomorrow's ride. Hopefully, the weather will hold, but rain is a possibility.

We had dinner at the rooftop restaurant and really enjoyed the food, wine, and conversation. We deserved it after today's ride.Read more