We rode through the mountainous hinterland of Croatia, the Dalmation Coast, and Hvar Island in early October. We mostly followed the EuroVelo 8 as well as some local cycling routes along the coast and on Hvar.
If you’re interested in more route details including GPX tracks, check out our post about bicycle touring along the Dalmation Coast and Hvar Island:
We’re Andrew and Jenny. We sold all our stuff, built our bicycles, and headed out on an around the world bicycle tour in May of 2021. We started our European tour in Paris, and we’re currently in the Balkans.
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rollingexistence
First Episode: https://youtu.be/22LlxlE8EMk
Bicycle gear list below. We’re running a mix of traditional panniers and bikepacking bags.
– 2020 Surly Ogres
– 36h Rohloff Speedhubs
– 36h Son 28 Dynamo hubs
– Ryde Andra 40 rims
– Marathon Mondial 29×2.0 DD tires
– Avid BB7 brakes, 200mm front, 160mm rear
– Sinewave Cycles Beacon headlight/USB charger
– Brooks B17 (Andrew) Terry Butterfly Century (Jenny) saddles
– Rogue Panda custom frame bags
– Ortlieb Back Rollers Plus rear panniers
– Bedrock Bags Hermosa front panniers
– Tubus racks
– Planet Bike AL fenders
Camera Gear:
– Fuji X-T4
– Fujinon 16-80 mm f/4
– Fujinon 23 mm f/2 prime
– GoPro Hero 8 Black
– Rode VideoMic Pro
Music Credits:
Jordy Chandra – Late Night Call
– Provided by Lofi Records
– Watch: https://youtu.be/bzmM_CXAnxQ
– Download/Stream: https://fanlink.to/1amstudysession
Flovry x tender spring – Becoming
– Provided by Lofi Records
– Watch: https://youtu.be/x5S3Uj1bMz8
– Download/Stream: https://fanlink.to/ages-ago
Flovry x tender spring – Backpack City
– Provided by Lofi Records
– Watch: https://youtu.be/-Zr9pnFTsc8
– Download/Stream: https://fanlink.to/ages-ago
Flovry x tender spring – First Heartbreak
– Provided by Lofi Records
– Watch: https://youtu.be/-sEFQyY5kvE
– Download/Stream: https://fanlink.to/ages-ago
26 Comments
Great landscapes and colors, very immersive. This area is a must!
What a great video!
Lately, I have watched 6 of your videos. Kudo to you two for what you are doing. I enjoy watching and wish both of you the best of luck. Atb, Tony
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Great video story of your travels along this beautiful coastline. I would really love to travel this route in the not-too-distant future. Loved your video of the Loire Valley as well; I have heard many people rave about it but seeing your experience convinced me that it really is wonderful.
On your camera gear list, have you left out the drone?
فيديوجميل جدا😗😙😚☺🙂🤗😊😉
This was a Very good video. Beautiful landscabes and a great video. Hope to See more from your Channel. Thanks for sharing this great video.🙃🙂🙃
Bella tappa, bello arrivare sul mare col sole! ma che vento!!!
beutiful biketrip.
I always thought Europe was jammed packed being the old country. Looks like a lot of nature.
Wow, beautiful shots. Just subbed.
Squirmy disc-pads at 10:10 ! So annoying! 😂
Looks like a beautiful country to tour. Will have to add it to the list!
Love it you guys are hard core and love the fact you just get out there and do it no complaints just living in the moment exploring the world, it’s what life all about 😉
How many gears does your bikes have?
What is your thesis on?
Hoping to do this trip in September. Can you share how you found the off road routes or what you used for mapping? I plan to follow EV 8 but I’m guessing you veered from that to do your gravel and single track riding, Did you just wing that or did you have some other route mapping guides for the off road stuff?
hah i actually saw you both on my Croatian vacation in city of Nin we rented bikes and cycled from Zadar it was super windy that day. I remember i was jealous of the ogre and thought your hat-helmet is pretty good idea. And half a year later youtube recommends me this video. Awesome! Small world! I hope that someday I will also dare to such an adventure.
Can't stress enough about the quality of the video and scenery! Just makes me want to hop on my bike with a backpack and leave all behind!
I don't know what it is about your videos but they seem have a very calming and relaxing effect on me; I fall asleep must easier after watching them. Great work. 😄
I am glad you two enjoyed Croatia, my home. I am also a cyclist, I do long routes but I never went on a route that lasted longer than a day. But you use tents? I am really impressed by the way you travel, it's both brave and resourceful. Greetings from Croatia! I hope you had a wonderful time. If you ever chance upon riding in southern Croatia, be sure to visiz Herzegovina, there is a strong bycicling tradition here along the Neretva river.
Loved watching your adventure! So brave. I’d like to cycle Croatia this fall but as a single woman, I’d prefer to join a small tour group. Any chance you know a local group for coastline Croatia?
beautiful part of the world, thanks
Nice trip guys. What the bike do you use ?
She is always smiley, shy, cute and adorable. Love that girl… ❤️
Thanks for these videos. I will be doing Zagreb to Athens in September’23. Very informative 👍👍
Great video….