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Why Your Heart Loves Hills (Even If You Don’t)

https://youtu.be/zMck3EmCw5EHills. The love-hate relationship of every cyclist. Legs burn, lungs stretch, and halfway up you promise yourself you’ll sell the bike and take up painting. But then, almost without noticing, you crest the top. The view opens, the wind cools your skin, and suddenly everything ...

Autumn Ride Around Tirana – Peza Park Journey

https://youtu.be/5ykgruenKy8Distance: 44.6 km | Elevation Gain: 292 m | Time: 2h 05m | Avg Speed: 21.3 km/hThere’s something magical about cycling through the hills around Tirana in early autumn — the light is softer, the air crisp, and the roads are alive with stories.Leaving the city behind, I followed the winding ...

Divjaka Karavasta

Divjaka–Karavasta Lagoon Loop Planned for one of the upcoming weekendsA Weekend Ride for Friends, Nature Lovers & CyclistsGet ready for a refreshing weekend ride through one of Albania’s most unique natural treasures — Divjaka–Karavasta National Park!This loop takes us around lagoons, pine forests, coastal paths, and ...

Shengjin Velipoje

Shëngjin → Velipojë Coastal LoopPlanned for one of the upcoming weekendsA Weekend Ride Along Albania’s Northern Sea CoastJoin me for a refreshing ride along the Adriatic coast — from Shëngjin north to Velipojë and back, via lagoon paths, beach views, and village roads. Expect sea ...

Quotes & Reflections: Words That Pedal Along

Sometimes a good quote feels like wind at your back. Here are a few that always make me smile — and maybe they’ll find you at the right moment too:“Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving.”— Albert Einstein“It ...

Murizi tunnel ride

https://youtu.be/4kAtZNuBuKAI set off on a ride that turned out to be one of those days you want to bottle up and revisit often. The Murizi Tunnel Ride was equal parts challenge and wonder — 47.5 km, ~756 m of climbing, and about 2h 8m 14s ...

Riviera Bike Tour

https://youtu.be/WZjdZQuJ4GcPalasa – Dhërmi Bike Tour, Riding above the Ionian dreamTwo unforgettable rides tracing one of Albania’s most breathtaking stretches — the Ionian Coastline, where every curve reveals a new shade of blue and every climb rewards you with panoramic views of sea and sky.Ride Overview (combined)Distance: ...

Banja Lake – Gramsh Bike Tour

https://youtu.be/ZiNblnng110Bridges, fjords, and olive hills under the summer sunA short but stunning journey along the turquoise waters of Banja Lake, where every turn opens to new views — winding fjords, elegant bridges, and rolling green hills dotted with olive trees.🗓️ Date: Monday, June 9, 2025🕥 ...

Pogradec – Lin Bike Tour

https://youtu.be/0iwZXwEigw8A calm and sunlit lakeside journeyOne of the most beautiful lakeside rides in Albania — a serene afternoon spent pedaling along the shores of Lake Ohrid, from Pogradec to the charming village of Lin.🗓️ Date: Sunday, June 1, 2025🕞 Start: 3:27 PM🌤️ Weather: Clear skies, ...

Përmet Journey

https://youtu.be/2T-0VreSuo0 Vjosa valley Riding the Vjosa Valley: The river’s curve, cliffs on one side, forested slopes on the other — quiet and dramatic.Mountain passes & descents: That sweet balance between effort and release, when gravity does half the work and the view is your reward.Përmet welcome: Warm ...