Riding a bike. Biking. Pedaling. Bike cruising. Cycling. Sound familiar? Maybe you haven’t heard these words for a long time, maybe even since high school. Probably haven’t sit on it for a decade, and never call it she. Here in Serbia, it use to be a common thing; riding a bicycle. My grandfather did it every day for more than 50 years. Some times to run an errand, but most of the time to put him self in middle of village activities. And then, car took them all. Never the less, our favorite machine, The Bicycle, is back, and becoming great ally in traveling and recreation.
Officially, for now, in Serbia is only one biking route. Danube route, or “Euro Velo 6”, as called by European Cyclists’ Federation (ECF) , along with Danube is crossing Serbia. This organization has plans for two more projects that include our country: route called Iron Gate and East Balkan rout. Partner of ECF in Serbia is Ciklonaut, great web spot for all bike-lovers. It is written in Serbian, so, use google translate. Don’t miss post by Roberto Gallegos, describing his and his girlfriend’s adventures and tips through this region.
Until pedal twiddling through Serbia and Pomoravlje becomes formally recommended by European association , here, you will be able to find places to visit and things to see if you get yourself on way to Jagodina. If you already get around here, you probably know where we are: close to international high way E-75 and railway to Thessaloniki. Farther more, just outside of town center, and on the top of the hill, camp site “Ruza Vetrova” is waiting for you. When made a glance on landscape from this viewpoint, that is going to be the perfect moment to open a map, or start one of apps on smart phone. Depending on interests, first decision is to choose between sight seen and nature enjoyment. To take it in one
