Romania-Ridden

Rode this route in July 2018: Roads 691, 682,   Road 691 between Timisoara and Freeway A1 is 10 miles of bumper to bumper traffic with big trucks, fast cars, no shoulder, two lane road in rough condition. We were able to get off this busy section a couple of times on short side roads, but all in al…

Adjusted to avoid all gravel sections given by RidewithGPS. Stayed on highways instead. Once out of Deva, a wonderful  ride on paved secondary roads through rolling countryside. Small villages with occassional small grocery stores along the route but only a couple cafes with chairs and tables for a…

E-81-Paved secondary road in excellent condition. There is lodging and eateries at all the intersecting roads to A1. We did this ride in a rainstorm, hence, no photos. Since there is the A1 freeway parallel to this route, there was very little traffic on our secondary road. Even in the rain, one co…

This is an all paved route that visits some of the highlights of Transylvania. It is two lane roads with no shoulder. Traffic is minimal most of the way. Paving ranges from excellent to old and rough. There are some big hills, especially between Zlagna and Biertan.  Once on DN13, traffic is heavy b…

Cycling route from Transylvania to the Maramures with visits to four of the painted monastaries. A multi-day route with a ton of scenery and historic places. Mostly on two lane paved roads with minimal traffic. Lodging and food amenities are frequent and much more is available than what you might f…

Overall, this is a very scenic route between the Maramures area and Transylvania. An alternate and equally fun way is to go through the Bicaz Gorge but there is more traffic on that road.  From Humor to Vatra Dornei, it is a major highway with excellent paving and there is a wide shoulder good for …

July-2018: The roads around Brasov are heavy with traffic and not pleasant to cycle. Hwy 73 to Bran was in bad condition and under construction in many parts. No shoulder. The more quiet and pleasant route, though some steep climbing, was over the mountain through Brasov ski area. After Bran, start…

This is the famous high pass that cyclists are challenged to accomplish. It is a daunting route and truly amazing. There is lodging  in Arefu, Cetatea Poenari,  and at the south end of Balea Lake just before the switchback ascent to the top of the pass.  There are tourist stands and food at the top…

There is a lot of unavoidable highway on this route all the way from Cartisoara to Brezoi where the turnoff on a quiet road begins. Roads E 68 and E81 are crazy with traffic. Big trucks. E81 is very scenic and a wonderful downhill following a river but there is no shoulder on much of the road. It's…

This is the best part of the TransAlpina. It is killer climbing but easier from north to south than from south to north. The switchback turns are extremely sharp and steep approaching from the south, especially the inside of the turn making keeping your balance a challenge. There are three false su…