Dejan and I are getting ready for the
cycling event "Diagonala 335", and as part of our preparation, we decided to join one of the official training rides. This particular route took us across
Gorenjska - although, technically, we also rode through the
Primorska region. But more about that another time. We met in
Radovljica, where six riders gathered for the start. Most of them were riding high-end bikes, while the two of us stood out a little in that department. Needless to say, that didn't exactly help with our confidence at the beginning. Still, we lined up, clipped in, and set off. Our first section took us towards
Leše, beneath Dobrča, before continuing in the direction of
Kranjska Gora. There, we stopped for some refreshments and a bit of fuel before taking on the main challenge of the day -
Vršič Pass. That climb quickly made it clear that most of the group was playing in a different league from me. But the important thing was that we all made it over the pass successfully. From there, we enjoyed the descent down the Primorska side and continued riding together towards
Postaja near
Most na Soči -
Garmin Connect. At the train station, we loaded our bikes onto the train and headed towards
Bohinjska Bistrica. From there, we had a short ride to
Lake Bohinj, where a well-deserved plate of
pasta was waiting for us. After refuelling and taking a few photos, we continued on and completed the loop back to Radovljica. The cycling day wasn't over for Dejan and me, since we still had to pedal our way to his home in
Brezje -
Garmin Connect. A long day, plenty of kilometres, a serious climb, great scenery, and good company - exactly the kind of training day we needed.
