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When a Tiny Thorn Changes Your Plans

There’s something magnetic about Dajti.When the first snow touches its peaks, you feel it — that quiet call to climb again. And after riding through the mist and grey, today felt like the perfect chance to meet the mountain dressed in white.I packed light… or ...

Racing Through the Rain – “Trofeu Gilman Bakalli 2025”

https://youtu.be/JgUxNd6KIp8Date: October 26, 2025Location: Shkodra, Northern AlbaniaI had the chance to take part in the MTB XC Race “Trofeu Gilman Bakalli 2025”, one of Albania’s most spirited mountain bike competitions — and I’m proud to have finished second place in my category! 🥈You can find ...

Ride in the Rain – Dajti Climb

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/m5pHvqs8378?feature=shareMeanwhile, as rainy clouds descended from the slopes of Mount Dajti, I decided to ascend toward them.The first half of the ride was all uphill — some parts reaching 12%. Those first 5 km are always the hardest: cold muscles, knees aching, chest fighting for ...

Cycling Through Colors

Discovering Tirana’s Street Art on Two Wheels There’s something magical about exploring Tirana by bike. The city’s rhythm, its light, and its small surprises reveal themselves best when you move slowly enough to notice them — but fast enough to cover some distance.And one of those ...

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 ...

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 ...

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, ...