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    And when You will get on your bike?

    by Ewcyna 26 September 2015
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    Maciek one year 2020

    You are thinking – I do not have with whom to go. You are thinking – it's too far and too hard. And how it's so without arranging your accommodation earlier?? I will be attacked and what maybe even robbed. or raped, beaten. In general it certainly will not make it!

    Maybe it will really be to hard and you will not make it. You don't need to do it – there is no such obligation! But if you want to and you think bike is “cool” - my bike, and . experiment. You most likely have two legs too, two hands, a healthy spine and you don't even think about it, how lucky. Read, how the others I know make it happen – oridinary people “but at the same time – so unique”. These just some of the people, whom I met on my way.

    Rustic. Bike and not only wanderer from northern Poland. We met in 2005 year, when I guided bike group in Masuria lakes. Almost every day someone new was coming adn deaparting since that is the trips formula of the association. Maciek enrolled for the route from Ketrzyn and was to join the next day.

    – Are you in charge here? middle-aged woman and man, Maciek's parents as they turned out to be, they came to talk. You know, Maciek is handicapped. he does not have both arms and one leg, he has protheses. He just came up with a crazy idea, that he will join you, but we do not know whether you can handle to be with a group of "normal" bikers.. He cycles on a special horizontal bike.

    More surprised or scared…? I do not know how to determine my feelings. On the one hand, there is the thought, that yes, no problem – let him join the group, he can go slower, Nobody here does not dictate the pace of cycling, that is the rule, but then the second thought comes .... wait, wait, how about such a trivial matter as the daily toilet, eating. how does it look like? The areas go beyond the boundaries of intimacy, that most of us are not even considering special, and after all, we use hands without much thinking. How much help he might need, and what will the others say, Will he be welcomed well. maybe someone will not be happy with it? I cannot predict and influence others' reactions.

    Fortunately nothing like this happened and Maciek joined our group yet on several occasions. He is handling his things well and rarely asks for help and others help him willingly. And like others he got a reprimand when needed ;). Now for several years I am watching as Maciek travels alone. Oh sorry – sometimes with a dog, sometimes with another cyclist, but most often solo! And when I hear, how I am brave and courageous riding alone it reminds me of Maciek – in Ukraine, in the mountains, lakes, here and there. With a backpack and tent attached to his bike. And I sware, what a big courage it must be, to leave your house, get on your bike, get it somehow to the train (how to do it?) or a bus. withstand all these people looking at you, answer to dozens of questions, but just to go somewhere. Interview with Maciek was published the bike magazine Rowertour, You can read it here.

    We met last week after many years, Maciek is doing well and has a better bike.

    Eluśka. Like me, you can qualify here as bike madman (madwomen?), thave to get on two wheels , otherwise she would die. Two years ago she had to stop, for good – she underwent surgery of her spine. Her body filled in with a few screws now and she barely could stand a summer season without cycling, but the next year already she took loan and purchased an electric bike, and flew with it to Georgia (edit – Back then, you could still carry an electric bike battery on a plane). And this year to Kyrgyzstan and back to Georgia. Alone. Just to cycle, meet people and talk with. Simply.

    – Well, when the distance was big and I knew, I will not make it I used to rent a car, that would get me and my bike somewhere further, or uphill. There have alwyas been someone, to help. There was no problem.

    Tom. His loud laughter pierce above all others I;ve known and is absolutely contagious. I will always associate it with roads in Lithuania and Latvia, that we cycled together a couple of years ago in the larger group. His laughter I was even planning to record as a ringtone for my mobile. Even then, due to a mysterious disease, that attacked his muscles it was not easy for him , but still it was better to cycle than to walk. Now he can barely walk anymore. I also remember the trip in Crimea, Ukraine, When I was dying from heat pushing my bike uphill, there was a car that passed me and I saw a bicycle sticking out or it. Ewaaaaaa, heeeeej! I heard the voice of Tom – obviously he found a way to overcome the obstacles. Now he is stil cycling in Poland and Europe, could've been a little slower, and with a little help of his friends , but he is traveling by bike. And infects other with his laughter. Tom (i Mira), you are super, keep it like this!

    Hania is my most recent "discovery". Just as Ela she has serious back problems. She has alrady cycled before on short trips around home , but this year she bought the whole camping equipment, I even advised her a little. She said, It's high time and she should have done it long time before, and in the summer she packed her bags, attached her tent and sleeping bag on the rack, and departed for two weeks to cycle the Polish Baltic sea coast. All by herself surely.

    – I've noticed, that I always take backroads with the bike, Usually through the sand and then I have to push it and it is a little hard then. And I liked wild camp much more than those crowded and loud campsites. Six times as I slept like this. It was hot and there was problem with washing, but it was great to put my tent in the woods . I only have to improve washing logistics a little.

    It took me many years, before I dared to put my tent in the wild being alone and Hania apparently has innate talent to do it!

    One is would call it courage, another lack of imagination and responsibility. Or maybe it's the passion? Call it as you like. Such people like Maciek, Elka, Hania, Tom inspire me and prove, you can do it if you like.

    If you know such oridinary-unique personalities share their story!

    Best greetings to those I know, and those I don't, and. I am not able to menion all of them . See you on the roads!

    ps. Photo comes from Maciek's archive

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    Asia by bike – flashback

    by Ewcyna 31 July 2015
    by Ewcyna 31 July 2015

    As an introduction I would like to highlight, that I found myslef in Asia quite by chance. Surprisingly, I spent there almost 2 years traveling by bike – it was built up to…

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    Albania by bike – two wheels, two legs and 10%

    by Ewcyna 13 December 2015
    by Ewcyna 13 December 2015

    Bummm! The light went off and one could not see anything - no gas station, where I sat checking maps, nor a large hotel right next door with a fancy modern restaurant and a rather wealthy one…

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    Meanwhile, in the Philippines..

    by Ewcyna 8 November 2013
    by Ewcyna 8 November 2013

    Preparations on going, but recently in the Philippines the elements go wild.. First, the strong earthquake (willingly ignored by our TV news) in one of the most touristy regions i.e.. Cebu i Bohol, not to…

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    So it started!

    by Ewcyna 8 October 2013
    by Ewcyna 8 October 2013

    As soon as I announced to the world (overall joyful) news – but, I was going to cycle Asia and that I go the Philippines first – negative info immediately began to come. That what I do, that it is the third world, that I have cocks there…

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    One way ticket

    by Ewcyna 24 September 2013
    by Ewcyna 24 September 2013

    One click - done!. Ticket bought and there is no turning back.. Shanghai and further to the Philippines – there in December I start my Asia cycling adventure, (and hopefully not just Asia). Looks I'm – But…

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Feel like cycling the Italian seacoast? let me till Feel like cycling the Italian seacoast?
Let me take you to Riviera dei Fiori in Liguria - the Ciclabile dei Fiori is pure magic!.
This beautiful 27-kilometer cycle path overlooking the sea was built on an old railway track - it connects San Lorenzo al Mare and Ospedaletti, just by the French border, breathing new life into the historic railway route between Imperia and Ventimiglia.
There’s something incredibly calming about riding along a quiet, peaceful trail, with the sound of the sea on one side and the mountains on the other. No distractions—just you, the open road, and the warm Mediterranean breeze.
It's one of 2 real longer seacoast cycleways in Italy, know the other one?
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I would like the world to always look like it does I would like the world to always look like it does after the rain. It would have clear contours and vivid colors, maybe a cloud or two in the blue sky for decoration. A light breeze would cool my face, and my body would not have to pour out excess sweat. But this paradise, when it comes, usually ends around noon, when the clouds, collected from the humidity, slowly gather over the horizon and you are again gasping for air like a fish, sweat is pouring into your underwear. Then it's time to stop for a siesta.

I've spent 1,5 months in northern Italy this year, making loops and coming back.. saw just road bikers and ebike cyclists so my luggage, which as you know is my home, was a reason for some to stop me and chat.

What 's the most beautiful cycling route in Italy? The Lunga via delle Dolomiti – Great Dolomite Trail, without a doubt! 
It is one of the most rewarding two-wheeled crossings of the entire Alpine arc: you pedal surrounded by some of the peaks recognized by UNESCO as World Heritage Sites. The itinerary follows the route of the railway built during the First World War and decommissioned in the 60ies. 
Come after the rain for the best views!

If my way of life, information and photos inspire you, you might consider support me - the link in my bio. Thank you!
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The #Valsugana cycle path between #Trentino and Ve The #Valsugana cycle path between #Trentino and Veneto provinces was one of my favorites when cycling Italy this year. I came back there twice. It connects Lake Caldonazzo with Bassano del Grappa - it's mostly separated from traffic, 80 km long ciclovia along Brenta river, which originates right here from the lakes of Levico and Caldonazzo and then flows into the Venice lagoon after 175 km. It has always been an important communication route from the mountains to the sea, the Adriatic, the Via Claudia Augusta Altinate, a place of passage and meeting between the Germanic and Latin peoples. It forms one branch of #viaclaudiaaugusta cycle path. You can get there easily by local train but beware - the path is blocked close to Cismon by fallen rocks and the best way to pass is yes, taking a train. 
Due to great quality you can just speed up but the best is to stop and enjoy the small towns you pass by - like #Bassano del Grappa or #Valstagna. The views in the valley are breathing. 
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This year I've spent 5 months exploring Italy by b This year I've spent 5 months exploring Italy by bicycle. Not bad, huh? Cycled partly or fully more than 30 routes in most provinces. It's hard to say which one I've enjoyed most.. definitely though the rule that it's the hills or mountains that do the job in the landscape (while you do the job pushing) applies everywhere. It was my first time in the Dolomites and the beauty around was breathtaking. 
While putting together the information from this journey I will be posting now here on Instagram some pictures.. tbc
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When I thought nothing can beat Sicily (joke) I'm in When I thought nothing can beat Sicily (joke) I directed my two wheels to the Calabria mountains. I've had it in mind for a long time but attempted with a lot of worry if I manage to cycle (and push through) at least a bit of 545 km Calabria Parks Cycle Route - Calabria Parks Cycle Route that crosses 4 national parks on top of the hills. The reason is - I love nature and silence and even though the coast is spectacular, you share road with many cars. Not my thing at all. 
But The Parks Cycle Path is difficult. Requires lots of effort. More than 12000 metres of climbing but yes, descending too. Oh man!! 
But you know what.. I don't need to be quick. Most days I've cycled like 40 km a day. I've done some detours and completed some 70-80 % of the length - jeez, I don't remember when I pushed that hard. Rewarded with serene forests, plains, meadows, silence though. Great people that are both surprised and happy to see a foreigner in their villages. 
Met very few cyclists but maybe not a season yet. All of them bikepack, I have been the only one (very) fully loaded. Maybe the first Polish cyclist here? 
Today I will (most probably) cycle down to the coast but already planning detouring Inland of Italian boot when following north. That's when authenticity is. 
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Central Sicily. Loneliness, sweat, fierce wind and Central Sicily. Loneliness, sweat, fierce wind and unbelievable beauty. Thank you God for places like this.
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..Want to spend a pleasant relaxing day, enjoying ..Want to spend a pleasant relaxing day, enjoying the peace and beauty that the landscapes of Western Sicily offer? the Marsala cycle path is what you are looking for!..
That's how the typical commercial would start but in this case I would second that. It wasn't even marked on my app (shame mapy.cz) so came with a surprise when I was cycling along the coast from Marsala to Trapani in western Sicily. The Stagnone cycle path is about 8 km long, but as it crosses the evocative landscape of the saline with its windmills, to multicolored tanks and the pretty islands of the Stagnone lagoon is to me one of the most beautiful cycling itineraries in Italy. And in April it was absolutely quiet. If it was a bit later in a year I would add a nice bath in the shallow water of lagoon having tens of flying kite's in view. Go there, especially at sunset!
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Guess where was I the previous weekend?!! Yes! Guess where was I the previous weekend?!!  Yes!  - in Bologna, at the CYCLING TOURISM fair, i.e. Fiera del Cicloturismo!

I came there (flew) looking for Italian cycling inspirations, but also the desire to meet people who have a similar passion, take advantage of workshops and lectures.  I was very tempted to come here - for myself, but also for you. I don't know if I told you that I want to spend the next few weeks traveling around Italy to create a knowledge base about bicycle routes in this beautiful country?  So I say 🙃.

By a thousand coincidences I managed to get there and then I got lost seeing the endless options.. I've seen a lot in Italy, I've ridden many routes and beyond, but I didn't expect to see - on paper and virtually - such an offer for two-wheel travel enthusiasts.  Each region has several, a dozen, several dozen bicycle routes, of which I want to select the most important ones.  I also acquired some practical information  that will be useful to Poles.

Companies producing bicycles and organizing trips, as well as representatives of several foreign destinations, unfortunately without Poland, were also present at the fair.  What's more, probably the most important thing - lots of workshops on every topic you need, lectures, prizes - including separate prizes for women. 

See at least a little of it in the photos.  I would love to have a similar event in Poland!
Cycle tourism fair - thank you for a great event.  It was worth it!
My bicycle and luggage was waiting for me near Marsala in Sicily, from where I went to traverse the island, but more about what happened earlier and later in the next episodes - usually on Ewcyna Facebook though. 
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