I had two options for today; get up really early and tackle the 120-140km ride or sleep in, visit the Chocolate and Marzipan Museum and catch the train for two thirds of the journey. It was an easy choice. Although I'm not a fan of the taste of marzipan, I was impressed by the artwork. … Continue reading EU Day 11: Riding Slavonice (CZE) to Lancov (CZE)
Today's ride was a true morale tester. It was shorter than previous rides, but from the very beginning I didn't feel up to it. My calves were fine, but my thighs were wrecked and I could barely make it up the inclines. I wasn't sure what was wrong, I double checked my brakes weren't accidentally … Continue reading EU Day 10: Riding Prague (CZE) to Tabor (CZE)
Prague is the sixth most visited city in Europe and during peak season it's hectic. I've combined the two days into one post because at the end of the first day, my phone died and I had to reset it and lose all of my photos. On the second day I went on a walking … Continue reading EU Day 08-09: Prague
This was a big ride, although luckily my hotel had brochures for the Elbe River cycle ways, which covered the first 100km. The day started off nicely, with breakfast ready in the dining room and overcast skies outside. It was easy to navigate on this trip because there were signs at every turn for the … Continue reading EU Day 07: Riding Usti Nad Labem (CZE) to Prague (CZE)
Jenny on Wheels 