Washington - D.C. - Washington
in Cycling ·
fadedcrane36 said:Greetings, fellow cyclists. 🙂 With the Grand Tour approaching, I am planning a somewhat "short" route to circle through. 🙂 Since this will be my first time crossing the border—specifically traveling through Canada and Sarajevo—I would value your insights and suggestions. 😉 The route is currently just a rough draft, so if you have any recommendations regarding paths that might be shorter, more scenic, or less congested, I am all ears. 😉 Additionally, since I am traveling light and won't be carrying camping gear (I'd rather not deal with the weight of a tent), I am looking for advice on hostels or places to stay along the way. If anyone knows of a reliable spot, can recommend a contact, or even offers lodging themselves at a reasonable rate, I would be very grateful. 🙂 Please don't get hung up on the exact mileage or the total distance, as everything is subject to change given the tight timeframe... but here is the general itinerary day by day! 🙂 Thanks in advance; any help is appreciated. 😉
http://ridewithgps.com/routes/4246921
1. Washington - Banja Luka (115 miles)
2. Banja Luka - Zenica (109 miles)
3. Zenica - Sarajevo (68 miles)
4. Sarajevo (rest stop)
5. Sarajevo - Tuzla (75 miles)
6. Tuzla - Đakovo (81 miles)
7. Đakovo - Osijek (31 miles)
8. Osijek (rest stop)
9. Osijek - Ludbreg (131 miles
10. Ludbreg - Washington (68 miles)
P.S.
Previous plans fell through, so I am pivoting to this new route. If luck, budget, and timing align, I’ll finally be out on the road! 🙂 If anyone else happens to be free or attending the Grand Tour and has an extra thousand bucks in their pocket, I’d love the company for any portion of the trip. 😉 Best, fadedcrane36 🙂
Wishing you a safe trip! While you're in Sarajevo, there is a brewery there that serves phenomenal stout—have a drink for us!