Tag: climb

Cățărarea Transalpina Nord

Transalpina North: CycleRomania*The Road Collection. I rode the south site of Transalpina in 2015 (here) and had to go back for the North side. They are both as amazing and challenging. Be aware this is for the bravest cyclists out there. But if one takes 

Cățărarea Chiojdu

Chiojdu: Cycle Romania*The Road Collection. Chiojdu is the name of the village from were this fabulous short but hard climb starts. It has only 1 km length with an average 13%. The route I picked had 50 km through Prahova and Buzau Counties.   

CĂȚĂRAREA Tescani

Tescani: Cycle Romania*The Road Collection. Tescani is a remote village in Bacau County and a beautiful ride to George Enescuu`s Museum. It will take you through 30 km and a few short and beautiful climbs.

CĂȚĂRAREA Cosminele

CĂȚĂRAREA Cosminele

Cosminele: Cycle Romania*The Road Collection. Cosminele are actually two small Romanian villages and two beautiful climbs: Cosmina de Sus  that has an average of 5% and Cosmina de Jos with 10%. To get to them one must drive 80 km from Bucharest, park in front of a local 

CĂȚĂRAREA Muntele Verde

CĂȚĂRAREA Muntele Verde

Muntele Verde: Cycle Romania*The Road Collection. Muntele Verde or The Green Mountain is, belived or not, a green mountain! Well, more of  a big green stone that looks like a tiny green mountain. Anyways, its a fabulous over 2 kilometres climb with twists and turns at