Tomislav’s Story: Cycling Ride to Self-discovery
Tomislav Galin told us about his 310 km cycling ride, all the way from his hometown Bjelovar to the island Rab. On that adventure he met beautiful surroundings and kind people, but most of all he reaped the opportunity to get to know himself better. What is cycling? Professional sport. Sports activity. Fun recreation. Yes, […]
Another Step Towards Climate Neutrality at the CIVINET Conference in Ljubljana
Making progress is slow… If there’s no networking and cooperation. That’s why we’ve been a member of CIVINET Slovenia – Croatia – Southeast Europe for a year now. It’s a network of cities and other stakeholders who do sustainable planning and urban mobility management in Slovenia, Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, North Macedonia and Serbia. […]
Dami Zupi: Moving boundaries of cycling
When someone tells you he cycled around Slovenia in 54 hours, or cycled from Europe to Asia at a pace of 200 kilometers a day, you might ask yourself if he’s a monster. In this case, that incredible cycling monster is Dami Zupi, who’s not a pro cyclist, but lives a life like one. He’s […]
Made for cyclists and hikers: Bikademy at Fiets en Wandelbeurs in Utrecht
We were part of Fiets en Wandelbeurs in Utrecht, the biggest fair for cyclists and hikers in Netherlands. Some feel inspired by buying gadgets, food or clothes. We get inspired in the outdoors section of the store. Or, in this case, a fair. This weekend we were among 26 thousand other outdoor enthusiasts and professionals […]
Cycling across Europe: From Athens to Lisbon in a 5 months adventure
What would you call a person that quits a job for a five-month cycling across Europe adventure from Greece to Portugal? Brave, fun, adventurous? This is how we would describe mission-driven Sidsel Birk Hjuler who did just that. With an immense desire to contribute to the green transition and to raise awareness of the importance […]
From Sveti Filip i Jakov to Island of Vir: Cycling Experience of 130 kilometers
Our Bikademy Students, Igor and Kristina Cerin, told us their cycling experience when they cycled 130 km from Sveti Filip i Jakov to island of Vir. For several years now, we have been spending our vacations cycling and exploring new places and roads. Our longest 130 kilometers drive on the Adriatic was from Sv. Filip […]
How island of Pag became heaven for outdoor activities: interview with Marina Šćiran Rizner
In the past, people associated Novalja with Zrće beach and its widely known parties. However, as Novalja develops its outdoor tourism, many travelers recognize its greatness for cycling, hiking, kayaking and other outdoor activities. In this interview, Marina Šćiran Rizner, the director of Novalja Tourist Board and Pag Outdoor, told us all about Novalja, Pag […]
Cycle Tourism: An Innovative Response to Climate Change
When we talk about cycle tourism, quite a few Bikademy Students cycled in Slavonia and Baranja, regions of continental Croatia. Fun fact: The first five Bikademy Studies were in those regions thanks to the captivating nature, diverse culture, incredible gastronomy and kind hosts. There’s a vast disbalance between tourism development in continental regions compared to […]
Favorite cycling spots by Hrvoje Juric, Croatian adventurer
Hrvoje Jurić, a Croatian adventurer, cycled the world on a Giant e-bike that was specially made for him. And although he saw the world by bike, his favorite cycling spots are near the area he grew up in. These are places that Hrvoje suggests considering for your next rides. I’m in love with Lake Borovik. […]
Building Resilience: Cycling and Culture in the Danube region
The Danube, the second longest river in Europe, flows through 10 countries and it’s a priceless natural and cultural resource for everyone in the region. Recognizing that, we created two Studies, or groups of valuable micro locations in a region, for experienced cyclists to visit. Osijek-Baranja and Vukovar-Srijem Studies showcase the powerful river in Exams […]
Cycling interview with the co-founder of the Blue Bike, most recognizable bikes in Zagreb, Croatia
If you ever visit Zagreb, you’ll probably see smiling faces riding the blue bikes. As a part of Blue Bike Tours, they have the unique experience of Zagreb. Local tour guides, comfy bikes and a diverse offer of tours make the whole experience special! In this cycling Interview, we are speaking with Alida Mezić, a […]
Pašman cycling: an excellent Mediterranean route through small Dalmatian towns
Our Bikademy Student Roko Lukenda present us Pašman cycling, an adventure through the island Pašman and an excellent Mediterranean route through small Dalmatian towns. I’ve been spending my summer on Pašman for a few years now. It’s an island not far from the coast of Biograd and other northern Dalmatia towns. It is enriched with […]