Today was the 3rd day of my road to HiveFest.
For those who missed my previous posts, I began a 1500km motorbike to HiveFest from Cluny (France) to Split (Croatia) to attend HiveFest.
I left the rainy mountains far behind and embarked on a scenic and eventful journey towards Trieste.
Deserved Credits
First, I want to extend a big thank you to @alonicus who saved my day.
In a comment on my previous post, he shared his clever idea of using a service station hand dryer to dry out your gear after being drenched by the rain.
I took it a step further and used my hotel room's hair dryer on my soaked boots and gloves. This hack worked wonders, giving me dry and comfortable gear for the next leg of my journey.
PS: I even attempted to dry my socks too but stopped swiftly as the room quickly filled with an unpleasant smell! ;)
The Plan
Although the sky was still covered with the remnants of the previous day's storm and despite the mixed weather, I took the gamble of dressing more lightly. It must be said that when we left, it was already quite warm. Bet won as I was blessed with a big blue sky and sunshine by the time I arrived in Trieste.
But let's go back to the beginning. Once again, what a day it turned out to be!
The GPS fucked my trip...
My initial goal was to ride from Lake Garda where I stopped yesterday to Trieste, passing through the enchanting cities of Verona, Vicenza, Padua, then Venice.
However, the journey wasn’t without its challenges. My GPS had a bit of a meltdown, recalculating the route and adding an extra 60 kilometers to my ride after I took a wrong turn.
As you can see on my travel summary below, I didn't take the shortest path:
Surprisingly, this detour turned out to be exactly what I needed! I found myself on a free highway (which allowed me to keep my promise not to take toll roads), engaging my brain in "cruise control" mode, and relaxing to some good music. It was unexpectedly quite soothing.
I fucked the GPS :P
However, feeling adventurous, I decided to outsmart the GPS by exiting the highway and taking a shortcut. This move proved to be the highlight of my day. I rode several dozen kilometers along the beautiful winding roads adjacent to the Adige River.
The solitude and beauty of the path, devoid of any traffic, provided pure riding pleasure.
Community on the Road
The journey became even more enjoyable when I found myself sharing the road with two Hungarian bikers. We had a fantastic time riding together, exchanging nods and smiles before arriving in Trieste.
As the day progressed, the scenery along the Adriatic coast towards Trieste was spectacular. I was like an oldish child, all excited to see the sea. What's more, I arrived just at the golden hour... you know, that time of day when the colors are at their most beautiful.
The stunning views made the ride all the more memorable.
Looking Forward
Today was a successful and invigorating day. Tomorrow, I’m thrilled to head towards Rijeka and then Zadar, riding along the Croatian coast after crossing Slovenia. Something tells me it’s going to be an absolute blast.
Thank you for following along on this journey. Stay tuned for more adventures on my road to HiveFest!
Ride on!
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BEER.Saw you talking on Telegram about the storms yesterday (me casually shopping for shades, not having checked the weather). Jesus, that's one hell of a ride you undertook. Even sans thunderstorms. I can but cringe with sympathy at the boots being dried. That musta been some soak. Glad you got there in one piece. See ya in Split!
Haha, yes, it was quite the adventure! But hey, what's a road trip without a few unexpected twists? Looking forward to seeing you in Split!
When we think we're smarter than the gps. I feel you there. 😅
Ride safe!
It is not software that will make the law for a developer 😜
I also want to experience traveling alone with my own motorbike, exploring new things all around the world 😊
Please define arcange's "good music" :-D
Anything you can hear despite the wind when riding fast. Mostly Dub as the groovy sound is ok.
Please define arcange's "good music" :-D
Whoa, that would be an exhausting trip, but at the same time it's exciting and fun. I hope you arrive on the destination unscathed and safu 🤘. I'm sure moving forward will be more fun ✨
Thank you so much for your kind words and well wishes @ruffatotmeee!
Safety is always a priority, and I'm taking all precautions to ensure a smooth ride.
If your road goes through the city of Senj, we are here tomorrow. We can drink coffee together or swim together in the Adriatic Sea :)
P.S. Help me vote for you as a witness. Because I don't know how to do it :)
Hey, yes I'm going through Senj today. I don't think I will have time for a swim, but I will be happy to have a break and share a
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Your journey sounds incredible! I love how you turned unexpected detours into memorable experiences... safe travels and keep enjoying the ride! 🚀🏍️
Thank you @curamax
Welcome, enjoy the rest of the trip
Thank you @curamax
You’re welcome ☺️
It seems like the GPS screw up was your benefit for sure. I can imagine the scenary in my head and it is just beautiful. That is of course until I imagine riding on a motorcycle in the pouring rain.
Yep, the GPS mishap turned out to be a blessing in disguise!
The open road on a bike is sheer magic, and as I read this post, a deep longing for my biking days welled up within me. Sadly, that chapter in my life is closed, but yours is alive right now, and you have to enjoy every minute of it. All of the very best to you on your travels and keep safe.
Thank you so much for your kind words, my friend. I'm grateful to be able to experience my journey. Thank you for following along!
I just took a walk through the town of Spitz on my PC. A beautiful place and did you know that the town is called Spitz after the Knights that protected the castle. Human settlements were discovered that are 4000 years old.
The gps got a taste of its medicine. haha. smart!
i wonder, how many days will this journey take?
I should arrive in split tomorrow. A five day trip 🏍️
thats awesome.
That bad boy (your motorcycle) will need some maintenance afterwards.
whats the name?
Yep, I will need to do some maintenance before riding back home. It's a Kawasaki Vulcan S 650
ohhhhh, i love Kawaki.
it has a great sound and their engine is always strong.
Looks like a fun ride! Looking forward to your next update!
A fun ride it is, although a bit physically demanding.
Oh, looks like I missed you. I am behind you by one day and just arrived in Trieste today (by bicycle 😅). My goal for tomorrow will probably be Rijeka, so looks like I will be missing you again.
Have a good trip and see you in Split.
Oh, looks like l missed your comment.
I'm so impressed that you're making the journey by bicycle. It's a shame we won't cross paths on the road, but Split isn't too far off now! I'm sure we'll have plenty of stories to share once we both arrive at HiveFest.
Safe travels and enjoy every moment of your ride.
looks like a great ride man! I'll be taking the plane though....
no doubt Ill still have to dry my socks when I get in to Split. weather looks pretty rainy all week.
see you there :)
See you in Split. Have a safe Trip
thanks man :)
Ive made it.
Im genna try to join up with Detlev this evening.
Hope to see you soon
Now I will never use hair dryers in hotels again 😫
Hope the rest of your journey is more pleasant
Hehe, using the hair dryer was a desperate measure, but it did the trick. 😅
Drive safe, we need you there in one piece :)
I will. Thank you.
A total change of atmosphere and mood, at the end of the day you're on a nice ride, how bad can it be to do another 60km more! Hahahaha
The trip has been made of ups and downs. I do my best to focus on the ups and forget the downs.
Ride and keep safe bro🏍️
Thank you @mdasein
Why is spaminator downvoting all my replies. This is the first time I experience this.
Better to ask spaminator
Thanks very much. Reached out to some hivemates and they gave me possible explanations. Thanks very much. Hope to experience a hivefest at least once in my life time. Enjoy and have fun. 🤩