Over Vršič pass

I find the vibe in this Slovenian town very charming. The people chat in a laid-back, friendly way, and are eager to help. Very good first impressions. A friendly bike guy used cable ties to hold together Schopper's fender, and told me about the lost territories of the country during first world war.

I then set off to climb Slovenia's highest mountain pass. The road to Vršič pass climbs through the Triglav National Park. The forested hills provide green shade and cool - but not much use against the steep grades to get up there. It's a grueling climb in parts, but I pumped away till I got to the top at 1611 m. A picnic beer later, I was speeding down the other side with beautiful views of the Julian Alps!Read more