Transdanubian Bike Tours

Transdanubian Bike Tours Transdanubian Bike Tours offers guided cycling tours in Austria and Hungary. All bikes and equipment are provided for a hassle-free tour!

Have you ever thought about bike touring in the heart of Europe? Salzburg, the Danube, the Hungarian Lakes and Plains? Many people would love to do this but resist knowing that transporting bikes and equipment is expensive and somewhat inconvenient. Well now you can travel hassle-free and we'll take care of all your equipment needs! This service is tailored to the needs of discerning customers. Te

ll us what you would like to do, and we'll arrange everything! Whilst we mainly cater for touring groups of 2 - 8 people, if you are interested in road cycling or mountain biking we can also be of assistance. Our itineraries are designed according to your needs. We can arrange sportive tours of between 80 and 150 km per day, or more relaxed tours for those who like the fresh air but also want to sample the local sights, sounds and tastes. We charge 30 Euros per day for equipment hire and the services of a personal guide. Our touring bikes are mostly sourced from the famous Dutch manufacturer Koga (renowned for their hand-built frames) and are maintained to the highest standards. The bikes are fitted with Brooks saddles and Scwalbe Marathon Plus tires. We also provide fully water proof pannier bags from the Altura Dryline range, giving you up to a whopping 56 litres of luggage space. Finally, if you wish to camp, we can have a range of Terra Nova tents for two people, or high-quality hooped bivi bags for individuals. Additional equipment can be provided on request. On balance, our clients prefer the comfort of bed and breakfast establishments or hostels but for those wishing to keep costs low, camping is an option. On the other hand, there's no shortage of fine hotels for those who can budget for it. Our guide fees are low and almost negligible for larger groups. On-tour accommodation and board costs for the guide is paid by the group. Finally, you should know that we are middle-aged riders with a wealth of business and organisational experience. We are, on the whole, sensible but we still believe that people between the ages of 30 and 60 can have a little bit of adventure in their lives. Join us this Summer for an unforgettable bike tour right here in the heart of Europe - you'll not be disappointed!!! Please contact Ian for a quotation.

Day ElevenCannes to ParadouNot too much cycling on the last day of my journey to Provence - just a short hop from Arles ...
11/08/2019

Day Eleven
Cannes to Paradou
Not too much cycling on the last day of my journey to Provence - just a short hop from Arles train station to Paradou. Again, the intention was to avoid the mountains in the stifling heat. Short daily tours of Provence beckon . . .

Day TenVentimiglia to CannesA nice downhill start to the Day, albeit spoiled by my first puncture - an unkind parting gi...
10/08/2019

Day Ten
Ventimiglia to Cannes
A nice downhill start to the Day, albeit spoiled by my first puncture - an unkind parting gift from Italy. Thereafter, it was up, up and up to a mountain pass that lead all the way down to Nice. The remainder of the day was flat and mostly followed the coastline. The highlight was getting to meet old friends and long-time Cannes residents George and Kriszta in the evening.

Day NinePavia to Alessandria (then onwards by train to Ventimiglia)Another roasting hot day and another 70 km in the sad...
08/08/2019

Day Nine
Pavia to Alessandria (then onwards by train to Ventimiglia)
Another roasting hot day and another 70 km in the saddle. Now poised to leave Italy for France after opting for a train over the Southern mountains. I definitely didn't have the right gearing for such a challenge as Austria and Slovenia demonstrated. That said, there are still a few hills to negotiate along the coastline of France.

Day EightCremona to PaviaI enjoyed the lower temperatures today but my legs were rather heavy from the day before. Still...
07/08/2019

Day Eight
Cremona to Pavia
I enjoyed the lower temperatures today but my legs were rather heavy from the day before. Still covered about 85 km on very mixed road conditions. You can guess from below what was the highlight of my day . . .

Day SevenArgine Lupo to CremonaAn absolutely brutal day in the saddle, covering approximately 170 km in stifling heat. T...
06/08/2019

Day Seven
Argine Lupo to Cremona
An absolutely brutal day in the saddle, covering approximately 170 km in stifling heat. Too many mistakes and wrong turns today probably due to my brain being scrambled by the sun! :-)

Day SixChioggia to Argine LupoMuch better organised today without the hinderance of rain. Covered the 105 km in about 6....
05/08/2019

Day Six
Chioggia to Argine Lupo
Much better organised today without the hinderance of rain. Covered the 105 km in about 6.5 hours despite the searing heat. Nice, flat, rolling stage with little possibility of getting lost. Interestingly, I didn't see a single cycle tourer all day. That's a shame for Italy because this route along the River Po has lots of potential.

Day FiveBibione to ChioggiaRain delayed my start today but, once I got going, I clocked up 116 km (which included three ...
04/08/2019

Day Five
Bibione to Chioggia
Rain delayed my start today but, once I got going, I clocked up 116 km (which included three short ferry hops). Tomorrow I strike out across Italy.

Day FourTrieste to BibioneI had originally intended to cycle from Ljubljana to Trieste but continued unsettled weather a...
03/08/2019

Day Four
Trieste to Bibione
I had originally intended to cycle from Ljubljana to Trieste but continued unsettled weather and the prospect of more climbing prompted me to opt for a bus instead. Today's cycling started with a long steady climb out of Trieste. This gave way to long, flat, roads in the direction of Venice. With an earlier start and/or cooler weather, I may have been able to reach my preferred destination beyond Venice but 95km was a good effort given the conditions.

Day ThreePrebold to LjubljanaWhat was supposed to be a more relaxed day in the saddle was not always the most enjoyable ...
03/08/2019

Day Three
Prebold to Ljubljana
What was supposed to be a more relaxed day in the saddle was not always the most enjoyable due to occasional torrential rain - such is the risk when passing through a mountainous region. At least most of the climbing was done the day before so for the most part it was one long descent into the Slovenian capital.

Day TwoMaribor to PreboldA long and hot day on the roads of Slovenia. Shortly into the ride I decided to shed over 8 kg ...
02/08/2019

Day Two
Maribor to Prebold
A long and hot day on the roads of Slovenia. Shortly into the ride I decided to shed over 8 kg from my rather over-packed bike - various items deemed a luxury were consigned to a box and posted back to Budapest. Whilst this offered some relief, it didn't change the lay of the land with about 1,000 m of climbing over 90 km. Today promises a shorter and more relaxed ride into Ljubljana but that puts me a day behind my original schedule. The saying, "The map is not the territory", springs to mind.

Day OneBudapest to MariborOk I cheated by taking trains to Szentgotthard (rising at 2.45 to catch the first of 4 trains ...
01/08/2019

Day One
Budapest to Maribor
Ok I cheated by taking trains to Szentgotthard (rising at 2.45 to catch the first of 4 trains at 4.30, ouch!) but from there to Maribor, mainly through Austria it was seriously tough cycling with lots of steep hills to negotiate. Despite the pain of doing that with a fully-packed - actually I can now say over-packed - bike, the scenery was truly awesome.

Preparations underway for Summer tour from Budapest to Provence in South of France, passing through Austria, Slovenia an...
28/07/2019

Preparations underway for Summer tour from Budapest to Provence in South of France, passing through Austria, Slovenia and Italy.

Total cycling distance and duration: approximately 1,500 km and 13 days.

Taking train from Budapest to Szentgotthárd, the most Western part of Hungary, before cycling on EuroVelo Route 9 (Baltic-Adriatic) to Trieste. Upon reaching the top right-hand corner of the Adriatic, switching to EuroVelo Route 8 (Mediterranean) and cycling onward through Italy and into the South of France.

The plan is to fly back to Budapest at the end of August, leaving the touring bike in Provence for a return ride next spring.

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