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EDITOR’S TRAIL

Dear Friends of Bicycles United, Two years ago when we started our magazine in Thailand, little did we know it was also the start of many new friendships. Not only did we make new friends across the 77 provinces in Thailand but we also found new friends across the globe spreading beyond sixty countries.

Editor Kris H.M. Gomeze

Through the many conversations with our readers we realized they wanted to know more and so we now bring to you Bicycles United Asia. With this we have now become Asian, when I say “Asian” we mean our focus is now more towards cycling in Asia as there are unaccountable cycling stories across Asia we want you to read about. Cyclists from the western countries comes to cycle in and around Asia be it for a cycling race or a cycling tour. Why? Asia brings out the best in countries cultures and its people are unique. Many Many interesting things can be found in each Asian country be it China, Hong Kong, Macau, Singapore, Myanmar, Laos, Cambodia, India, Japan, South Korea and many more Asian countries or cities. What more can a cyclist or rider ask for? The experience is amazing, tantalizing, challenging, indulging and endlessly full of surprises.

Publisher Kris H.M. Gomeze Creative Kris H.M. Gomeze Partompol Matthep Contributors Daniel Carruthers Jo Beckendorff Kris H.M. Gomeze The Orange Biker Illustrator Partompol Matthep

With our original mission when creating Bicycles United we wanted to bring cyclists together no matter who they are and what they ride thus we developed our slogan: “It does not matter who you are, what bicycle you ride, what matters is you ride a bicycle” and indeed it has been well accepted with our readers or anyone who who came across it. So our mission continues, we want cyclists to keep making new friends wherever they will cycle to through the stories we tell so you know there will always be someone you can acquaint with and perhaps even find a life lifetime friend.

Photographer Artters Jennifer Carruthers Jo Beckendorff Kris H.M. Gomeze The Orange Biker Advertising Sales & Marketing Kris H.M. Gomeze Produced by Velotique Ltd. Room 1832, 18/Fl. Eton Tower, 8 Hysan Avenue Causeway Bay, Hong Kong E: velotiqueltd@gmail.com E: marketing@bicyclesunited.com M (Hong Kong): +852 6696 4848

One key goal for Bicycles United Asia is to bring Asian cycling to the global cycling community, a big dream I know and you can help make it a reality by sharing our magazine with your friends across the globe.

Remember, it does not matter who you are, what bicycle you ride, what matters is you ride a bicycle.

Thailand Office Representative Nutcharee Chansukon Griffin PDB Ltd. 3 Ekkamai Shopping Mall, Soi Chlearnmit Bangkok, Thailand 10110 M: +66 81 847 7608 M: +66 81 841 1783 E: bicyclesunitedthailand@gmail.com

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Philippines hosted its first Phil-Bike Expo on 15 - 16th November 2014.

Over 10,000 cycling enthusiasts attended the Expo in the 3,000 sq.m exhibition space at the World Trade Center Manila.

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was Thomas Oehler a former trials world champion and now a professional demo rider gave a stunning bike show amid avid fans.

There were also the launch of Nyfti Bicycles, Philippines new brand of folding bicycle.

From BMX to vintage, the A-Z of For more details on 2015 Phil-Bike Expo cycling was present there. Special guest contact: info@philbikeexpo.com

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TAIPEI INTERNATIONAL CYCLE SHOW WILL BE FROM MARCH 18-21, 2015 at TWTC Nangang Exhibition Hall and TWTC Exhibition Hall 1 Credit: Taipei Cycle

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TERN CAPTURES TRIO OF DESIGN AWARDS FROM 2015 D&I AND IF COMPETITIONS

Zhongzheng Dist., Taipei City 100, Taiwan). The event will be exchange among Asian Cities specifically about cycling and becoming a bicycle-friendly cities. Representatives, experts and scholars from Asia, Europe, America in this event and included will be bicycle awareness group. A key to promote It is a common theme among cities cycling in developing Asian Cities will around the world is to be a greener city. In be our theme on “Let us cycle.” becoming an eco-friendly city, bicycles play an important role in green transportation. The Asian Cycling Forum will be Cities in America, Europe and Asia are holding discussions on: development developing ways to build green cities and of bike sharing schemes, cycling develop bicycle-friendly environment. encouragement, planning and design Taipei City Government is also aiming to guidelines for urban bike facilities, make cycling as a part of daily transport. Its integration of bikes into urban goal is to build a healthy living environment transportation systems, development of electric bikes and tourism cycling with access to all green transportation. industry. Above all, the Asian Cycling The Taipei City Government will host the Forum serves as a platform to establish Asian Cycling Forum on March 19th and a network for Asian cities and build an 20th in 2015, the venue is Chang Yung-Fa eco-friendly, sustainable and healthy Foundation (No.11, Zhongshan S. Rd., cities.

Tern Perch wall mount, Verge X18 folding road bike and Kinetix Pro X Wheels recognized for quality and innovation TAIPEI, TAIWAN — February 3, 2015 — Urban transport specialist Tern today announced that the company has taken a trio of awards in 2015 design competitions. The Verge X18 bike and Kinetix Pro X Wheels each won 2015 Taipei Cycle d&i awards and the Tern Perch wall mount received a prestigious 2015 iF award. Tern has now earned 13 international awards in just 4 years.

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2015 Taipei Cycle d&i Award Winners: Verge X18 Bicycle “Customers asked for a bike that has the speed, riding geometry, and gearing of a traditional road bike but which folds for easy transport and storage,” said Eric Lin, Head Bicycle Product Manager at Tern.

“It took a lot of engineering – and even more testing – but we’ve created a bike that delivers a true compact road bike experience.”

From the sport-racing frame geometry and new hydroformed Tarsus fork, to the 28”– 109” gear inch drivetrain and ultra-strong 20” aero wheels, every detail on the Verge X18 has been selected to create a true road bike experience. Hand-built Kinetix Pro X Aero wheels feature exclusive alloy composition rims, a tall 42 mm profile,

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and ultra-strong welded construction.

The Sapim CXWing bladed spokes are custom forged. The Shimano Ultegra/ Capreo drivetrain delivers true road bike gear range with a 9-26 cassette while the front American Classic hub is lightest in class at only 58 grams. An additional unique feature is the Syntace VRO stem which allows riders to tune the reach and height of their handlebars for a customized riding position.

Kinetix Pro X Wheels “The weight, durability and aerodynamics of our new Kinetix Pro X wheels is unmatched in the 20” category,” continued Lin. “And they aren’t too bad to look at either.” With high-profile 27 mm rims for strength and aerodynamics, Kinetix Pro X wheels are built with custom-forged Sapim straightpull aero spokes. The spokes are laced in a patented Rolf pairedspoke pattern featuring only 16 spokes/wheel.

Custom designed front and rear hubs with precision CNC machined flanges deliver perfect spoke alignment. Handbuilt and hand-trued, Kinetix Pro X wheels weigh just 1100 grams per pair.

Kinetix Pro X Wheels are standard on Tern X10 and X20 bikes and are available as separate components.

2015 iF Award Winner

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Perch Wall Mount “We are honored to win our first iF award, especially for the Perch,” said Dwight Jurling, Director Global Marketing at Tern.

“The Perch is remarkable in its simplicity. It turns heads whenever we use it to display our bikes.” The Perch is a minimalist bike mount that saves space when storing bikes inside a house or apartment. Featuring a sleek look that fits with modern decor, the Perch is made from a single block of aluminum and supports bikes up to 18 kg with rubberized grips that hold the bike securely. Slots make it easy to attach a lock, helmet or other

accessories. Winner of a 2014 Eurobike award, the Perch is designed for Tern bikes, but works great with other bikes.

Tern will show their full lineup of products and accessories, including the Verge X18, Kinetix Pro X wheels and the Perch at the Taipei Cycle Show (March 18-21) in booth M1019a.

Contact: www.ternbicycles.com

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TOUR DE TAIWAN REPRESENTING ONCE MORE FIVE CLASSIC STAGES STRIVING FOR UPGRADING TO 2.HC CLASS March 22nd to 26th 2015 Credit: Toue de Taiwan

2015 Tour de Taiwan a top event of 2.1 UCI Asia Tour of which there will be 22 teams from 30 countries worldwide, in total 176 outstanding athletes to compete in this event. Europe and America teams have occupiedhalf of the team quota and reach the highest number ever in Tour de Taiwan. This year the Organizer Committee is striving for upgrading the race to 2.HC of UCI class and increasing intensity of the race even more.

Taiwan is going to send out the living aboard cyclist Mr. Feng, Chun Kai back to Taiwan and together with Mr. Wu, Po Hung, best Asian Rider (Blue jersey) of Taipei stage winner in 2014 Tour de Taiwan, to lead this excellent combination Chinese Taipei Team to gain great result in this race. Taiwan No. 1 cyclist Mr. Feng, Chun Kai could have a chance to win the KOM stage for the 4th time in row and rewrite a new page in the history of Tour de Taiwan again. The overall distance will exceed 1,300 km.

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THAILAND CARFREE DAY Thailandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s cycling enthusiast throughout the 77 provinces took on to the streets on September 21 for Car Free Day which was held with much fanfare throughout Thailand especially in Bangkok with almost 30,000 bikers spinning their wheels.

Most of the major roads were closed for the meeting points and roads for the ride from Sanam Luang to Silom and on to Central World.

One of Bangkok Car Free Day was to ride city wide for free on the BTS Skytrain, MRT Subway, Airport City Line, buses and boats with special badges purchased at branches of Kiatnakin Bank at the cost of Baht 50 was created for the event. All the funds goes to the support of the Chai Pattana Foundation.

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Thai Cycling Health Association is the key player in initiating the Car Free Day event and activities since 2000. This year one of the main activities in Bangkok was a Cycling Fair at the Central World on Rajadamri with leading cycling brands and accessories participating. Central World played a major role to support this year week long Car Free Dayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s activities along with other sponsors.

Bangkok Airways kicks off its “Bike On Board” campaign to offer free bicycle loading apart from personal baggage.

The 1st phase of the Thailand airline’s new service commenced on 15 October 2014 and will end on 29 March 2015 on its entire network except sectors that are operated by ATR aircraft.

BANGKOK AIRWAYS LAUNCHES “BIKE ON BOARD” Campaign Free Bike Loading on All Routes to Promote Ecotourism

For more information please call 24-hour call center 1771 or click www.bangkokair.com.

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INTERNATIONAL BANGKOK BIKE 2015 The next International Bangkok Bike 2015 will take place from 30 April - 3 May 2015 Exhibition Hall 3 and 4 at the Impact Muang Thong Thani.

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Brompton, the UKâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s largest bike manufacturer, is excited to launch a new take on the classic Brompton finish: The Black Edition. For the first time, the Black Edition bikes will feature a number of key components in black rather than the usual silver, and havebeen developed after years of interest in the possibility of Credit: Brompton an all-black Brompton.

BROMPTON LAUNCHES BLACK EDITION

Sleek and smart, the Brompton Black Edition is designed with the streetwise urban cyclist in mind, and gets top marks for style while retaining all of the original, carefully considered design features that makes the Brompton respected across the globe.

Chief Executive Officer, Will Butler-Adams OBE says of the Black Edition: I am lucky that my job enables me to travel to many cities around the world.

One of my favorite things to do is to cycle through cities at night, the roads are often more quieter and you see a different side to city life, lit up against the backdoor of the dark sky. City life at night was the inspiration behind the Black Edition, we were keen to try a sleek matt black Brompton mixed with pops of bright color, as well as the full black effect.â&#x20AC;?

The Black Edition is a special edition bike with 5,000 being made and available from 2nd March onwards in all Brompton Junction stores and selected dealers worldwide.

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The GREAT Festival of Creativity was held in Shanghai, China from March 2 to 4, and was attended by The Duke of Cambridge, Prince William who officially opened the event. The following day he visited the showcases of the exclusive British products including that of Brompton’s.

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Chief Executive Officer, Will Butler-Adams OBE who had also attended says “We are priviledged to be a part of it, to be able to engaged with who I won’t probably be able to get near and that has been tremendous value for us as a company. This is a fantastic opportunity, we now have a clearer understanding and a platform for getting into China and creating that relationship”.

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PERSKINDOL SWISS EPIC 2015 Credit: SWISS EPIC AG

SWISS EPIC has been awarded the highest UCI classification HC (Hors Catégorie) by the UCI, the world governing body of cycling, only two months after its first edition.

“We highly appreciate the UCI’s decision to classify the PERSKINDOL SWISS EPIC 2015 as an HC race.

This upgrade comes as a culmination of one year’s hard work and underlines not only the quality but also the international magnitude of this race.

As a result we would like to thank all contributors and participants of this year. We are now on par with major

international events and see this as another step forward for us as well as Switzerland’s engagement in the sport of cycling,” explains co-founder Joko Vogel.

300 two-person teams from over 28 nations conquered the stage race with a total distance of 400 km and an elevation gain of 15,000 metres for the first time ever from 15 – 20 September 2014 in order to be treated to a breath-taking Swiss alpine world and exhilarating single trails. Registration for the team starting place lottery of the PERSKINDOL SWISS EPIC 2015 (14 – 19 September) opens on 15 November 2014 at 3:11pm.

Please find more information about the event at www.swissepic.com.

Contact : The PERSKINDOL SWISS EPIC Team SWISS EPIC AG, Jenatschstrasse 5, CH-8005 Zürich, www.swissepic.com

TOUR DE FRANCE 2015 : IN CONSTANT EVOLUTION ASO/B.Bade - PARIS - 22 octobre 2014 – TOUR DE FRANCE - Libre de droits – Presentation Tour de France 2015 – Christian Prudhomme © Credit & Copyright: A.S.O.

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The 2015 Tour de France route at the ‘Palais des Congrès’ in Paris in front of more than 4,000 spectators. It was designed with the intention of breaking away from tradition. The plains, mountains and time trial are clearly included in the 102th edition... but in unprecedented proportions and with nuances susceptible of upsetting pre-established plans.

UTRECHT, NETHERLANDS WILL THE HOST OF THE GRAND START OF THE TOUR DE FRANCE 2015 In 2015, the Netherlands will host the Grand Start of the Tour de France for the sixth time.

Utrecht, one of the cities which have done the most to foster a cycling culture will be the meeting point for the riders and fans to celebrate cycling in all its dimensions

The festivities started this morning at the residence of the Dutch ambassador to France in Paris. Bernard Hinault, Jan Janssen and Credit & Joop Zoetemelk, some of the distinguished Copyright: A.S.O. guests in attendance, then hopped onto a Thalys painted...

The countdown has begun. There is a year, seven months and six days until the 102nd edition of the Tour de France kicks off from Utrecht. The fourth largest city in the Netherlands will be at the heart of the cycling world as well as its country. After bursting back onto the scene in July 2013 with Bauke Mollema (6th) and Laurens Ten Dam (13th), the Dutch armada will work hard to shine in front of the home crowds in the opening time trial of July 4. A 13.7 km pancake-flat course entirely within the city will decide who gets to wear the first yellow jersey of the 2015 Tour. The next

day, the peloton will congregate in front of Utrecht’s Exhibition Centre for the start of the first road race stage.

Plenty of cards to play for the Dutch, who have not won a Tour stage since 2005. The roaring crowds will hope that one of their heroes can follow in the footsteps of Jan Janssen and Joop Zoetemelk, who won the Grande Boucle in 1968 and 1980, respectively.

Christian Prudhomme, Director of the Tour de France: “The Netherlands is a cycling nation, one which has written quite a few remarkable chapters of the history of the Tour de France.

Utrecht’s main attraction was the way it’s integrated cycling into its dayto-day life. Its natural and palpable relationship with cycling is quite simply an inspiration”.

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THE 98TH GIRO D’ITALIA, ORGANIZED

BY RCS SPORT/ LA GAZZETTA DELLO SPORT, SCHEDULED FOR 9-31 MAY 2015, WAS UNVEILED IN MILAN. Credit: La Gazzetta

The philosophy behind the race route is balance, in line with recent years, with fewer transfers and an approach geared up for modern cycling. In summary: 1 team time trial, 1 individual time trial, 5 high mountain stages, 7 flatter stages and 7 medium mountain stages.

Like an inverted, three-week Classicissima, the 2015 Giro starts near Sanremo in Riviera dei Fiori (Liguria) and finishes in Milan.

Along the way, it tells a story with social, cultural, historical dimensions.

Final stage from Turin to Milan: Turin, the 2015 European Capital of Sport, and Milan, the host of Expo 2015, book-end the final stage.

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Raimondo Zanaboni (Managing Director of the RCS Group), Paolo Bellino (General Manager of the RCS Group). The RCS Group owns the Giro d’Italia.

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Champion System

Made for CHAMPIONS

Champion System is the global leader specializing in custom technical apparel not only for the cycling sport for also for a variety of other sports namely Triathlon, Running, Adventure Racing, Extreme Fitness, Rugby, Motorsports.

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Urban Cycling Wear Redefined, That is LIGNE 8 When Louis Shih, CEO of Champion System first brought me to the office of Ligne 8, he told me back then that I was the first media to have visited the office. That was also where I had the chance to meet with Cecilia Allen, CEO of Ligne 8 as well.

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A Special Tribute To

Juan Francisco Guillermo 1967-2015

A cycling accident can happen at any moment, in any city, country or continent. Tragically when it ends in death does it hit us all but life goes on and we set out to continue our journey. We like to pay our tribute to Juan Francisco Guillermo who died tragically in Thailand.

Juan, your mission is an inspiration to all and your spirit will live on.

Rest in peace.

Juan Francisco Guillermo from Chile, aged 48 died whilst cycling on his five year round the world journey that started in November 2010 and would have put him in the Guinness Book of Records cycling 250,000 km had he been able to complete his journey this year in November 2015. Sadly this was now not to be. He met his wife on his cycling expedition, they fell in love, married and together have a beautiful baby boy now aged 2. He continued his journey together with his wife and son.

Not long before the accident occurred Juan Francisco Guillermo, his Singaporean wife Ng Poh Leng and their 2 year old son Lucas stopped at a police checkpoint in Khon Kaen Province, Phon district. He chatted with the police about his cycling journey before they took off to continue to ride together on to Nakhon Ratchasima.

Juan Francisco Guillermo was hit by speeding pick up truck. He was thrown off his bicycle and died instantly, both his wife and son sustained injuries and was admitted to hospital.

In February 2013 a British couple, Peter Root and Mary Thompson who had set off on their round the world cycling expedition since July 2011 was also killed by a pickup truck in a road accident in Chachoengsao, Thailand.

Thailand’s Cycling Network has launched the “Stop Killing Cyclist” campaign in view of these tragic cycling accidents to make Thailand a safer country to ride. Thailand is one of the best countries in the world for cycling, more attention should be made to educate drivers about the safety of the roads and also about sharing the roads with bicycles. This is not just for cyclists but also for the pedestrians. Then again this problem is not just a problem for Thailand alone but it is also happening in many countries. It would be great if Thailand can take the lead to show how amazingly beautiful, amazingly wonderful and amazingly safe it can be for cyclists.

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2 TIMES GUINNESS WORLD RECORD HOLDER . FITNESS EXPERT . AUTHOR . MOTIVATIONAL SPEAKER

“I am demonstrating to the world through self belief, hard work and grit, everyone can be the best in the world on what they do IF they chose to!”

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When I had first listed the contents for the Vol. 1 No. 1 issue of our Bicycle United Magazine in Thailand way back in January 2013, Tanin Rittavirun was a man I could not miss out to include. Personally I feel I have to include him again in our very first issue of Bicycles United Asia as Rit Bicycle, a Thai brand bicycle has proven to be a very sought after touring bicycle. Our caption for his story then was â&#x20AC;&#x153;Tanin Rittavirun Beyond Touring and Bicyclesâ&#x20AC;? this time when I caught up with him once again in Bangkok we talked about his new business venture and endeavors due to the success of Rit Bicycle.

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“Sponsor Bike Together” Sunday, 1st February 2015 Long distance trip 170 KM FROM BANGKOK CYCLING FORWARD TO SUAN PHUNG SCENERY VINTAGE FARM, Ratchaburi Province

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MAD DOGS & ENGLISHMAN, NOT QUITE I met with Humphrey Wilson, Founder of Mad Dogs Adventure in Singapore and I made contact with him in Hong Kong where he told me about his extraordinary adventure that started from London and ending up in Hong Kong. I had also registered for his talk hosted by Racing the Planet and I am sure touring cyclists will be interested too and for those planning on a cycling tour may even be inspired to do a journey such as his.

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Cycling on the

PARENZANA ROUTE Ancient border triangle railway route transforms into cycling path

This map shows all 35 former train stations of the old Parenzana Railway. The route starts right at the Italian-Slovenian border in Trieste, and then runs through Slovenia before entering the most scenic part of the ride in Croatia. The Croatian part of the tour gives a detailed look at the beautiful Istria peninsula.

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Also renewed: The old Parenzana kilometer stones. â&#x20AC;&#x153;TPCâ&#x20AC;? stands for Trieste-Parenzo-Canfanaro. Actually the railway route was planned to run to Canfanaro, but it never made it to there. The final destination has always been Porec.

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Bike stop in Buje, one of countless cozy villages in Istriaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s backyard.

Scenic view from Parenzana Cycling Route onto the mountain village of Buje.

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Detailed information along the Parenzana Cycling Route is provided not only about the route itself but also about its historical background.

Bikers wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t get lost in Istria. Since the success of the Parenzana Cycling Routes, more and more bike routes are clearly signposted and good maps are available everywhere.

Bike stop in the laid back artistsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; mountain village of Grozjnan - at 293 meters above sea level, also the highest point of the Parenzana Route.

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Here the Parenzana Cycling Route runs through some scene olive tree fields.

Guido Schwengersbauer welcomes cyclists to stay at his restaurant and guesthouse La Parenzana Casa Romantica located right on the Parenzana Cycling Route. The native Austrian can also give detailed tips and advice to Parenzana newcomers.

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Sitnica Extreme founder and general manager Alen Augustin is sure that “with the Parenzana Cycling Route now established, we can develop to be a top cycling destination!”

Here he is showing some further signposted Istrian mountainbike trails.

Coffee stop in a town close to Porec, the final destination of the Parenzana Cycling Route.

After reaching the highest point of the Parenzana Cycling Route at the artists’ mountain village of Grozjnan, the route runs slowly down to the final destination of Porec on the Istrian west coast.

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