Ignoring these factors can lead to unnecessary struggles or even danger, especially on mountainous routes. It’s also vital to listen to and care for your body, which pedals and converts food into energy to cover all those kilometers and elevation gains. The body has its own rhythm, too. It’s like a dance between the body and nature, and they are most harmonious when moving to the same beat.
We take advantage of the one day with little wind along the Croatian coast to travel as far south as possible. Strong south winds are forecast for the following days, which would mean headwinds for us - and that’s exactly what happens. Fortunately, we don’t encounter much headwind that day, as we soon turn inland toward Bosnia and Herzegovina, away from the impressive coastline and its charming villages.
