Apr 18 2008
D-2
D-2
Apr 19 2008
I have set up a twitter account (frogonabike) to post via SMS. I’ve also written a short WordPress plugin to convert my current GPS location to a Google map link. (Show on Google Maps)
Apr 27 2008
Went through Nurenberg today, the rally place is now mostly a stadium. Great weather. Will be in CZ tomorrow. (Show on Google Maps)
Apr 28 2008
Very hilly in the Czech Republic! I miss the German cycle lanes between cities. Great weather this past week. (Show on Google Maps)
Apr 30 2008
Strong headwind all day except during the 12% climbs. I’d rather climb all day! Not many shops, no bakery, no cake! (Show on Google Maps)
May 01 2008
I can now see the Carpathian mountains of Slovakia on the horizon. Should cross the border via Trencin tomorrow. (Show on Google Maps)
May 03 2008
Camping at the foot of the Tatra mountains in Slovakia. Much more touristy than South of Czech Rep. Still on 110-120km/day. (Show on Google Maps)
May 04 2008
Long climb in the Tatras to 1300m but view spoiled by low clouds and rain. Sleeping in fantastic private accomodation for 8£! (Show on Google Maps)
May 05 2008
40km from Ukrainian border. Saw lots of large Roma shanty towns, shocking!
Update: Bystrany (40km from Kosice) is one of the actually well known Slovak Roma village I passed through.
May 06 2008
Ukrainian border at Uzhgorod closed to bicycles! Had to put bike in a bus! Staying in Uzhgorod 1 day to plan route to Odessa. (Show on Google Maps)
May 13 2008
Roads getting much worse along the Moldova border: rocky tracks. Been invited for the night by nice family in a small village. (Show on Google Maps)
May 22 2008
flat straight boring road, into a strong headwind for 2 days. 37C today. (Show on Google Maps)