Journey Posts

Yesterday the cycling was tough and the views were beautiful. Throw in a couple of boat crossings and a stream train, and some off-road trails and we scored a cycle touring dream.
-L

#bikepacking #bikelife #biketour #biketherapy #devon #cycletheplanet #gopro #gooutside #cycling #cycletour #adventure #hikeabike #offroad

Yesterday the cycling was tough and the views were beautiful. Throw in a couple of boat crossings and a stream train, and some off-road trails and we scored a cycle touring dream.
-L

#bikepacking #bikelife #biketour #biketherapy #devon #cycletheplanet #gopro #gooutside #cycling #cycletour #adventure #hikeabike #offroad

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New year bicycle wash. We have collected a lot of mud, grit, and salt from the roads over the past few weeks so while we are having a day off today we popped to a garage to give the bikes a good clean.

#gonecyclingadventures #bikelife #worldbycycling #worldbybike #adventure #biketouring #cyclelife #cycletouring #bicycletouring #bikemaintenance

New year bicycle wash. We have collected a lot of mud, grit, and salt from the roads over the past few weeks so while we are having a day off today we popped to a garage to give the bikes a good clean.

#gonecyclingadventures #bikelife #worldbycycling #worldbybike #adventure #biketouring #cyclelife #cycletouring #bicycletouring #bikemaintenance

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We planned a short day today after the last few long days... Though we didn't expect to arrive by midday!  An afternoon to relax!

Today we had a series of tunnels along our route. We had planned 2 alternative routes as we usually do what we can to avoid tunnels, however as we approached them the road was relatively quiet and the weather was good (so other vehicles didn't have misted up windows) and it felt safe so we decided to go for it. This cut out a number of steep hills and probably the reason for our speedy progress!

#worldbycycling #biketour #gonecyclingadventures #blacksea #cycle

We planned a short day today after the last few long days… Though we didn't expect to arrive by midday! An afternoon to relax!

Today we had a series of tunnels along our route. We had planned 2 alternative routes as we usually do what we can to avoid tunnels, however as we approached them the road was relatively quiet and the weather was good (so other vehicles didn't have misted up windows) and it felt safe so we decided to go for it. This cut out a number of steep hills and probably the reason for our speedy progress!

#worldbycycling #biketour #gonecyclingadventures #blacksea #cycle

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Last night Lucy was kept awake for much of the night by the cries of a pack of Jackals that were circling the area where we were camping. We have crossed paths with Jackals on a number of nights in Albania, Greece, and Turkey - they seem harmless if left alone but their calls and the sound of them warning off other Jackals isn't particularly sleep inducing!

Thankfully today was a much flatter day than yesterday and again the weather has been almost perfect for us - cool and sunny with a gentle tailwind. We know this good weather will end in a few days - we are really enjoying it while it lasts though.

As we pass through towns and villages we are usually met by people with expressions caught somewhere between curiosity and bemusement.

Tomorrow and the next week or so are quite hilly again, and very steep in places, so we will be aiming to keep our distances lower than we have since leaving Istanbul. -S

#gonecyclingadventures #adventure #worldbycycling #worldbybike #cyclinglife #cycletouring #bikelife #turkey #cyclelife #cycleride #bikeride

Last night Lucy was kept awake for much of the night by the cries of a pack of Jackals that were circling the area where we were camping. We have crossed paths with Jackals on a number of nights in Albania, Greece, and Turkey – they seem harmless if left alone but their calls and the sound of them warning off other Jackals isn't particularly sleep inducing!

Thankfully today was a much flatter day than yesterday and again the weather has been almost perfect for us – cool and sunny with a gentle tailwind. We know this good weather will end in a few days – we are really enjoying it while it lasts though.

As we pass through towns and villages we are usually met by people with expressions caught somewhere between curiosity and bemusement.

Tomorrow and the next week or so are quite hilly again, and very steep in places, so we will be aiming to keep our distances lower than we have since leaving Istanbul. -S

#gonecyclingadventures #adventure #worldbycycling #worldbybike #cyclinglife #cycletouring #bikelife #turkey #cyclelife #cycleride #bikeride

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And we're off again! ๐Ÿ˜€ ๐Ÿšด๐Ÿšดโ€โ™€๏ธ 

Thanks @stanforthbikes for helping get us back on the road.

#worldbybike #turkey #cycletouring #gonecyclingadventures #worldbycycling #adventure

And we're off again! ๐Ÿ˜€ ๐Ÿšด๐Ÿšดโ€โ™€๏ธ

Thanks @stanforthbikes for helping get us back on the road.

#worldbybike #turkey #cycletouring #gonecyclingadventures #worldbycycling #adventure

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What a whirlwind few days! I arrived back in Istanbul on Saturday in a real mix of emotions; glad to be back with Simon, but a little torn about leaving my family for what may be 2 years.  Seeing my sister and neices was incredible and has left me with fresh memories to treasure as Simon and I continue our journey. This morning, we were all packed up and ready to put our waterproofs to good use, with fresh tyres and newly tightened brakes.
However, we will have to wait just a little longer before we can cycle onwards. A small part of Simon's bike has come loose and eventually broke, without us noticing it. We're incredibly grateful to Simon @stanforthbikes who helped us to identify the part, sourced and has sent it out to us so that we can get back on the bikes as soon as possible.
For now, I can look forward to joining Simon for an Irish session with the lovely group of musicians he's met here in Istanbul and we can send home a few things in a bid to further lighten our loads.
-L

#gonecycling #gonecyclingadventures #cycletour #bikelife #biketour #travel

What a whirlwind few days! I arrived back in Istanbul on Saturday in a real mix of emotions; glad to be back with Simon, but a little torn about leaving my family for what may be 2 years. Seeing my sister and neices was incredible and has left me with fresh memories to treasure as Simon and I continue our journey. This morning, we were all packed up and ready to put our waterproofs to good use, with fresh tyres and newly tightened brakes.
However, we will have to wait just a little longer before we can cycle onwards. A small part of Simon's bike has come loose and eventually broke, without us noticing it. We're incredibly grateful to Simon @stanforthbikes who helped us to identify the part, sourced and has sent it out to us so that we can get back on the bikes as soon as possible.
For now, I can look forward to joining Simon for an Irish session with the lovely group of musicians he's met here in Istanbul and we can send home a few things in a bid to further lighten our loads.
-L

#gonecycling #gonecyclingadventures #cycletour #bikelife #biketour #travel

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We have reached Asia.

#gonecyclingadventures #adventurecycling #bicycletouring #biketravel #bicyclelife #turkey #istanbul #biketouring

We have reached Asia.

#gonecyclingadventures #adventurecycling #bicycletouring #biketravel #bicyclelife #turkey #istanbul #biketouring

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#gonecyclingadventures #bikepacking #cycletheworld #worldbybike #worldbycycling #adventurecycling

#gonecyclingadventures #bikepacking #cycletheworld #worldbybike #worldbycycling #adventurecycling

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Yesterday we spent the afternoon walking around Athens' Acropolis, imagining what the space was like 2500 years ago at its golden age. -L
 #gonecyclingadventures #travel #explore #worldbycycling #greece

Yesterday we spent the afternoon walking around Athens' Acropolis, imagining what the space was like 2500 years ago at its golden age. -L
#gonecyclingadventures #travel #explore #worldbycycling #greece

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This morning we woke up on a beach and this afternoon we arrived in Athens after a couple of short ferry crossings, some quiet coastal roads, and lots of very busy city roads. We are looking forward to exploring on foot for a few days before deciding which direction we will head in next. -S

#gonecyclingadventures #worldbybike #biketouring #bicycletouring @stanforthbikes

This morning we woke up on a beach and this afternoon we arrived in Athens after a couple of short ferry crossings, some quiet coastal roads, and lots of very busy city roads. We are looking forward to exploring on foot for a few days before deciding which direction we will head in next. -S

#gonecyclingadventures #worldbybike #biketouring #bicycletouring @stanforthbikes

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Good morning!

#gonecyclingadventures #bicycletouring #biketouring #morningcoffee #coffeewithaview

Good morning!

#gonecyclingadventures #bicycletouring #biketouring #morningcoffee #coffeewithaview

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We have just stopped for our morning Byreke and a random man in the road insisted on buying them for us. We have experienced so many gifts such as this in Albania and Montenegro, the people here are so welcoming and kind.

#gonecyclingadventures #payitforward #albania #eurovelo #biketouring

We have just stopped for our morning Byreke and a random man in the road insisted on buying them for us. We have experienced so many gifts such as this in Albania and Montenegro, the people here are so welcoming and kind.

#gonecyclingadventures #payitforward #albania #eurovelo #biketouring

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We cycled to Albania! We're having a day off the bikes at a campsite in Shkoder tomorrow to do some bike maintenance after the big hills of the past couple of weeks. We also have a pile of dirty washing to sort out, and legs that need some rest. We've made the decision that we'll carry on roughly following the Eurovelo 8 until we reach Athens instead of cutting in East to Bulgaria. Looking forward to seeing what Albania has to show us. (S)

๐Ÿšดโ€โ™€๏ธ๐Ÿšดโ€โ™‚๏ธ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ญ๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฑ

#gonecyclingadventures #eurovelo #bicycletouring #worldbybike

We cycled to Albania! We're having a day off the bikes at a campsite in Shkoder tomorrow to do some bike maintenance after the big hills of the past couple of weeks. We also have a pile of dirty washing to sort out, and legs that need some rest. We've made the decision that we'll carry on roughly following the Eurovelo 8 until we reach Athens instead of cutting in East to Bulgaria. Looking forward to seeing what Albania has to show us. (S)

๐Ÿšดโ€โ™€๏ธ๐Ÿšดโ€โ™‚๏ธ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ญ๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฑ

#gonecyclingadventures #eurovelo #bicycletouring #worldbybike

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Another stamp in our passports ๐Ÿ™‚ We spent the last few days sheltering in Dubrovnik trying to plan our rough route for the next month or two and binge watching the inspirational adventures of @hels.on.wheels and @mredpratt - we still aren't sure which route we'll take to reach the Black Sea but we arrived in Montenegro this afternoon and will keep heading down the coast for now. (S) ๐Ÿšดโ€โ™€๏ธ๐Ÿšดโ€โ™‚๏ธ ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ญ๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ช

#gonecyclingadventures #biketouring #worldbybike

Another stamp in our passports ๐Ÿ™‚ We spent the last few days sheltering in Dubrovnik trying to plan our rough route for the next month or two and binge watching the inspirational adventures of @hels.on.wheels and @mredpratt – we still aren't sure which route we'll take to reach the Black Sea but we arrived in Montenegro this afternoon and will keep heading down the coast for now. (S) ๐Ÿšดโ€โ™€๏ธ๐Ÿšดโ€โ™‚๏ธ ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ญ๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ช

#gonecyclingadventures #biketouring #worldbybike

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There's a storm headed this way and it is due within the next day so we got up at dawn this morning and headed off as the sun was rising to make the most of the last of the good weather. (S)

#gonecyclingadventures #eurovelo #croatia #biketouring #bikepacking #worldbybike

There's a storm headed this way and it is due within the next day so we got up at dawn this morning and headed off as the sun was rising to make the most of the last of the good weather. (S)

#gonecyclingadventures #eurovelo #croatia #biketouring #bikepacking #worldbybike

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Some signs are better than others at deterring wild-camping... This one is pretty effective with us! Luckily we already had a campsite booked for last night and tonight.

#gonecyclingadventures #wildcamping

Some signs are better than others at deterring wild-camping… This one is pretty effective with us! Luckily we already had a campsite booked for last night and tonight.

#gonecyclingadventures #wildcamping

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Nemo (and me) enjoyed another swim this afternoon. (S)

#gonecyclingadventures #foundnemo

Nemo (and me) enjoyed another swim this afternoon. (S)

#gonecyclingadventures #foundnemo

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Good morning from Croatia! (S)

#gonecyclingadventures #eurovelo #croatia #biketouring #bicyclelife #worldbybike #travel #adventure

Good morning from Croatia! (S)

#gonecyclingadventures #eurovelo #croatia #biketouring #bicyclelife #worldbybike #travel #adventure

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We have arrived at the Adriatic Sea! One more day of cycling before we catch the ferry to Croatia for the next leg of our journey. (S)

#gonecyclingadventures #eurovelo #worldbybike #italia #biketouring #adventure

We have arrived at the Adriatic Sea! One more day of cycling before we catch the ferry to Croatia for the next leg of our journey. (S)

#gonecyclingadventures #eurovelo #worldbybike #italia #biketouring #adventure

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Last night's wildcamp... The net may have stopped the mosquitoes but it didn't stop the other creepy crawlies.
This meant we didn't get much sleep but had a lovely view of the bright moon.

(L)

#gonecycling #gonecyclingadventures #wildcamping #italia #travel #biketour

Last night's wildcamp… The net may have stopped the mosquitoes but it didn't stop the other creepy crawlies.
This meant we didn't get much sleep but had a lovely view of the bright moon.

(L)

#gonecycling #gonecyclingadventures #wildcamping #italia #travel #biketour

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On our journey we have seen so much amazing artwork in cool places, we thought we'd share this one we've just cycled past near Composanto in Italy.

For the next few days we are cycling through a vast area of agricultural land with few wild spaces for camping. We pedalled into the night last night in search of a spot but had to resort to a B&B, which means we are well rested this morning! We are hoping for somewhere to put the tent just beyond Bologna this evening. (S)

#gonecyclingadventures #biketouring #graffiti #eurovelo #italia #bikelife #adventure

On our journey we have seen so much amazing artwork in cool places, we thought we'd share this one we've just cycled past near Composanto in Italy.

For the next few days we are cycling through a vast area of agricultural land with few wild spaces for camping. We pedalled into the night last night in search of a spot but had to resort to a B&B, which means we are well rested this morning! We are hoping for somewhere to put the tent just beyond Bologna this evening. (S)

#gonecyclingadventures #biketouring #graffiti #eurovelo #italia #bikelife #adventure

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