Cycling the Via Transilvanica: The Guardian
In late 2024, journalist Damien Gabet joined us for our inaugural expedition along Bucovina's section of the Via Transilvanica. He recently wrote about his journey in The Guardian, describing his time as 'a lovely balance between cardio and culture, offering a rosy glimpse of Romania’s past and present – via a muddy dive into its dreamy countryside.'
Read on for an excerpt of his article.
"The next morning began with a gentle weave through meadows dotted with pudding-shaped haystacks. Then, without much warning, we dropped into an ancient forest – the kind that feels like the setting for a Brothers Grimm tale. “What’s living in here?” I asked. “Bears, deer, even lynx sometimes,” said Sergiu casually. “But you’ll be lucky to see them.”
The forest marked my first attempt at single-track riding. I hung back on purpose, letting the others slip ahead, then tore downhill – tongue out, heart hammering – chasing the blur of bikes through the trees. No bears, alas, but brilliant riding."
You can read Damien's full article here.
If you'd like to discover the 'mountain meadows, fairytale forests and medieval monasteries' of Romania, join us on Bucovina's beautiful stretch of the Via Transilvanica. Check our availability of get in touch to find out more.
