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:

Croatia and the Dalmatian Coast

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

  1. 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

  2. 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?

  3. 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 😉

  4. 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?

  5. 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.

  6. 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. 😄

  7. 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.

  8. 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?

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