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    Cycling Croatian Istria // Trieste to Rijeka // World Bicycle Touring Episode 9



    We rode around the Istrian Peninsula from the Italian city of Trieste, through Slovenia, and into Croatia. We mainly followed the Euro Velo 8 route but occasionally hopped on regional Croatian bicycle routes for some pleasant coastal riding. We also cycled the Parenzana Trail, a rail-to-trail that ventures inland through Istria’s beautiful hill country.

    If you’re interested in more route details including GPX tracks, check out our post about bicycle touring through Croatian Istria:

    The Istrian Peninsula

    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:
    Tibeauthetraveler x Lawrence Walther – Longing
    – Provided by Lofi Records
    – Watch: https://youtu.be/7IPbLYiomVg
    – Download/Stream: https://fanlink.to/Scenery

    l’Outlander – City On A Hill
    – Provided by Lofi Records
    – Watch: https://youtu.be/BBZoR3t4c2U
    – Download/Stream: https://fanlink.to/OneWayTicket

    Hoogway – Missing Earth
    – Provided by Lofi Records
    – Watch: https://youtu.be/W_g6owA7I1I
    – Download/Stream: https://fanlink.to/2amstudysession

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    6. Ashish Borakhadikar on

      Croatia is indeed beautiful and its on my list of places to cycle around. Amazing video as always.
      If you can make a simple video about your bike and gear you are carrying and how much the trip cost you, it will be great. No Pressure 😀 !!!

    11. Maxime Lachance on

      Thanks for the video. This brings back memories. I actually took a similar route in my mini trans eurasian tour 3 years ago. Only hickup, I broke my bike frame on the Parenzana near Motovun. Had it solded by some random guy there. Still works!

    16. somersray on

      it's always a pleasure to enjoy your videos. your cycling adventures are very inspiring, every year we drive to Croatia Istrie by car. I am from Belgium Antwerp and want to retire next year 🙂 and I want to take a bike ride from Belgium to Croatia. By following your vlog I already have a good idea of ​​what it will look like. Thanks in advance for the beautiful videos from a big fan.

    17. Brenda Chao on

      Admire your courage to do what your passion calls for … keep up the good work and show us more of your fantastic videos around the world 🌎

    19. Howard Ashton on

      Was there in 1999 cycling from Venice to Dubrovnik and return via the Istrian .of course Bosnia and Croatia were in a much different situation .food was scarce and war damage everywhere .all recorded in my book Pasta Punctures & Perseverance. Howard Ashton

    20. Alpe Adria Bike on

      Hello Andrew and Jenny, congratulations on your videos and your wonderful cycling adventures! Next time you'll plan to cycle in this part of Europe let me know: we could ride a bit together or you can spend a night in my home. Ciao!

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