I don’t fit neatly into the silos of interest that seem to have taken shape in modern cycling. I don’t race, at least competitively, and I don’t really care if I’m on a gravel bike or a road bike. I like to ride my bike as a vehicle of adventure but I certainly don’t fit the adventure cyclist mould. I like to go places and experience the world on two wheels but I also like to sleep in a bed and I don’t like to carry much on my bike. I have a feeling I’m not alone even if that’s not what gets talked about much.
I do have one more small quirk though. I don’t like to go to the same places as most people. While riding in Mallorca has a certain appeal, I like to look for something different. The same goes for big events too. It’s fun to show up along with everyone else but it’s also fun to find a part of the world that’s not so well trodden by cyclists. This year, I’ve been able to explore what this actually looks like a bit and share it with you. Generally, that has meant stories about a specific adventure like a ride through central California and a broken bike frame, or setting a record riding between Prague and Vienna.
This time though, there’s more to share. My adventure in the Czech Republic, or Czechia depending on the name you are familiar with, deserves a bit more discussion. Not everyone is up for 20 hours on a bike and there is a lot more to Czechia than the southern part of the country. If you like the idea of beautiful views, small towns, and favourable exchange rates, keep reading to see if you should head to Northern Czechia.
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Prague
That favourable exchange rate continued to play out for the rest of my time in Czechia. The Uber ride dropped me off at the Hermitage Hotel Prague which is, at least to my…
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