We cycle toured into Hungary from Slovakia late on a Sunday night after a long hot day of riding through peaceful rolling hills.
Cycling East Part 5 – Slovakia
Slovakia was a country I knew very little about before we visited. We planned nothing regarding the route.
Cycling East part 4 – The Czech Republic
On our last day in Germany the bad weather was back with a vengeance. It was non-stop heavy rain with a low mist and subsequently no views all day.
The Kinesis Tripster ATR bike – My thoughts so far
After 14 days of riding on the Kinesis Tripster ATR, I think I have a pretty good idea about the bike.
Cycling East part 3 – East Germany
After more cherry poaching at our campsite we set off along the shores of the giant Edersee lake in central Germany.
Cycling East Part 2 – Western Germany
We left Holland on the river Rhine cycle path, a flat gravel path meandering its way along the river heading into Germany.
Cycling East Part 1 – Holland
So this was it, we were finally leaving on our bikes, next stop the far East!
Our little cycle ride has started!
Departure day has arrived! It has been a frantic week and a manic Monday. Our ferry leaves at 11.15pm from Harwich and luckily it’s just a 2 hour ride across Suffolk, so there isn’t a great rush to leave early!
10 Random travel tips that might save your life
Over the past decade I have fine tuned my off the bike essentials, these are a few items that have proved vital in an emergency or in preventing disaster when traveling on an adventure.