Riding a bike in Croatia…
Well, not a great start, due to language issues, me being a “road” rider became I “rode” a bike and somehow ended up with a mountain bike! Not to be held back my Brother and I hit the coast roads in Croatia around the stunning historic town of Pula on the Dalmation coast.
The good thing about riding in Croatia is the views and the setting – Roman ruins abound, Austro Hungarian buildings are impressive and the weather is excellent.
The bad thing is the traffic – very busy with lots of car and trucks.
The ugly is everything to do with the mountain bike – heavy, slow, draggy and ugly to look at, plus not a good ride on the road.
This trip and video was made in memory of my Brothers wife and dear friend who just loved Pula – cancer sucks…
#Riding in Croatia
4 Comments
Oh Dan that’s a seriously ugly bike, but you got a ride out of it. It’s good too to be made aware of how many people have to struggle around with an unsuitable machine. Nice to see Pula, I have happy memories of Croatia. Thank you.
I went to Marbella once and called ahead to get a bike delivered, 52-54cm, suitable for the mountainous terrain. They sent a ladies 6 speed shopping bike! So, not to be detered, I cycled up an 8.4% 11km 1100m climb and when I finally got to the top, there was two ladies in their 70's eating walnuts sitting next to similar bikes. Guess the shop got it right!
I have been experimenting with different bike set ups lately. On my own terms admittedly. And it made me appreciate my light road bikes even more. Love your attitude Dan.
Nice to see you here Dan!😊
Greetings from Croatia from Kris 😎