Cycle Slovenia and the Parenzana

Overall this trip was fantastic. Cycling is such a great way to experience these countries. Stunning scenery through Slovenia, the road surface and bike paths were in excellent condition. Accommodation great; excellent breakfast choices. My wife chose to ride an E-Bike; really good quality ’Specialised’ step through bike.I was provided a ‘hybrid’ bike. Speaking as an experienced MTB, Road, Gravel and bike path cyclist, the section of the Parenzana from the north of Croatia to Porec, is best suited to a Mountain Bike. If I was to ride this section again I wouldn’t settle for anything less than a Dual Suspension E-MTB, with 2.4” - 2.6” tyre diameter or bigger. If you don’t have this, be prepared for a bumpy ride. On the last day of riding I woke to a flat tyre. Unfortunately the spare tube provided had the wrong sized valve. Luckily the place we stayed at had a repair kit and I patched the tube. But after 10km on the rough gravel surface it failed. The company promptly organised transport and we were picked up & taken to Porec to the closest bike repair shop. Communication with the company was always excellent, prompt responses & helpful. We would highly recommend this cycling trip with mountain bikes.

Wonderfully organized - the bikes were of excellent quality, communications along the trail were excellent, and the hotels fantastic.