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Cycle Romania

The bicycle trip to Romania Transylvania region was an incredible experience. First, I’d like to thank our guide, Tudor, and van driver/guide, Vlad, for their expertise. They are knowledge of Romanian, European, architectural, cultural, religious, culinary, and political history are superb. Tudor did a wonderful job of leading our group on the bikes and balancing e-and regular-bikes. Vlad was always ready with e-bike support and snacks for all! The region is breathtaking. The daily rides were well-paced. I loved all the guest-houses; they were a highlight of the trip. I am grateful to all the hosts who opened their establishments to us and cooked us remarkably delicious and memorable dinners.

Most Inspirational Moment

Our guides, our guesthouses, the region, the daily agendas, the food, the kind people we met at all our stops including the wool processing mill and the grain mill and Cobor farm.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Tudor was the best guide I've ever had on any continent. His expertise is a combination of his knowledge, bike abilities, and sociability/emotional intelligence. He knows how to read a room and adapt to the group. He is also kind with all our local sources. I felt that Tudor and Vlad cared very well for us on our trip.

Cycle Romania

Beautiful Transylvania region of Romania. Biking through rolling hills on quiet roads through quaint villages. Daily cultural excursions often included with local lunches.

Most Inspirational Moment

Enjoyed comradery of the group with peloton biking with some charges up the taller hills

Thoughts on Group Leader

Christina Cucu- tremendous leader and fun to spend time. Very contentious for the needs of the group. Everyone had a great time with many smiles to share!

Advice for Potential Travellers

Sign up for this trip!!

Fantastic week in Romania

A lovely week’s cycling thanks to the ever positive group leader, Cristina and the practical, “nothing is too much trouble” support from Radu in his green van in a beautiful, rural, unspoilt part of Romania.

Most Inspirational Moment

The whole area of Transylvania is inspirational and there were many individual stories that were shared with us of people striving to keep traditions going. It was also brilliant to be part of a great group of fellow cyclists who provided a huge amount of inspiration and support.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Cristina was very positive throughout the week and along with Radu provided lots of information about the culture and the history of the areas we visited.

Advice for Potential Travellers

A few things: Take what you need for the 1st day's cycle in your hand luggage on the plane, if you can. My luggage was delayed as left by the airline at Warsaw from the connecting flight. Food is good and largely what the locals eat, so don't expect "posh food". Lots of variety though, not just pork and beef - we had chicken a few times, beef, pork and trout. As the notes say - get Romanian Lei at the airport - either with your cash (just before arrivals) or from an ATM with a debit card. As most meals are provided in the villages, you wont need much though except for extras (e.g. beer, wine) There are hills on this trip but most are the "long and steady gradient" type so most cyclists will be able to manage them. There are one or two steep hills but don't worry about getting off and pushing your bike if hills are not your thing! The bikes are ok, but seem a bit old so don't expect the quality of the bike you have at home. I found the gear changes were not as responsive as I am used to on my own bike.

Very enjoyable

This is my 7th or 8th Exodus cycling trip. I think it is the most low-key one I have done – it is not stunning, amazing, Instagram-worthy, or dramatic, but if you want a very enjoyable experience in rural Romania, with scarcely another tourist in site, with a great group leader and a great group, learning about the history and culture of Romania, this is a trip for you. If you want to excite envy in your friends with dramatic photos and tales, then choose another one.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Absolutely superb. Could not be better - friendly, helpful, informative, knowledgeable, personable

Advice for Potential Travellers

As above - highly recommended if you know what you are getting

Transilvania and beyond

A great, very well orgsanised trip. Lots of great things to see and do.

Most Inspirational Moment

Visiting various Saxon villages and seeing fortified churches

Thoughts on Group Leader

Very knowlegeable and supportive

Great combination of physical and cultural activities!

For the first—and probably last!—time in my life, I got what felt like VIP service, because the amazing and honorable company that Exodus is, let this trip run even though I ended up being the only guest! From what I could tell, the trip was run almost exactly how it would have had there been a full complement of guests, and I think I even got a few extra perks that I may not have been afforded otherwise. The cycling was fantastic with great routes, and only a handful of stretches that really tested my limits, otherwise it was mostly very manageable. There were a few cultural stops during the rides and in the evenings that were a nice change of pace and provided interesting insight into Romania’s past. The guesthouses ran the gamut but always provided nice cozy places to rest each night. Finally, food was perfect for me—breakfasts were pretty consistent, and lunches and dinners had a nice range of soups, sandwiches, salads, main courses, and desserts that hit the spot after a nice day of cycling!

Most Inspirational Moment

Watching the cows come home in Viscri :) Gave new/true meaning to an expression I've used for so long without giving any real thought to.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Radu and Vlad (plus Tudor!) were wonderful and humored me throughout the week. Safety was always the number one priority—which was great since I can be a little reckless at times so it was good having Radu keep me in check! They were all so good about answering my neverending questions (make sure you test Radu's knowledge of Romanian history!) and really worked to provide a great experience!

Advice for Potential Travellers

None of the guesthouse rooms I stayed in had A/C, which was perfectly fine for me since I'm always cold, but for anyone who tends to run hot and is doing this trip in the summer months may want to keep this in mind and come prepared with ways to keep yourself cool. Also, please don't beat my QOM on Strava :)

Wonderful week in stunning Transylvania

Memorable cycling trip in mainly rural Transylvania: great crew, lovely and varied accommodation – an amazing experience.

Most Inspirational Moment

No one moment, just enjoyed the beautiful landscapes, learning about the history and culture, fab company and good wine.

Thoughts on Group Leader

We couldn’t have asked for better than Cristina, with Vlad in support. We had such fun, a great insight to Romanian life and we were so well looked after.

Advice for Potential Travellers

You’ll love it! We had very hot weather, but I know it can be variable in that region so be prepared for anything. Most meals are covered so you don’t need huge amounts of cash.

Romania cycling

Great Trip .

Most Inspirational Moment

Farm Visit and just the relaxation of the holiday

Thoughts on Group Leader

Christina and Radu

Advice for Potential Travellers

Enjoy

Interesting, entertaining and sporty way to see Transylvania

Overall a brilliant and interesting trip. We felt like we had seen and learnt so much about the countryside, the culture and the history. Some great cycling, definitely need to be reasonably fit but nothing we couldn’t manage. Fabulous views, varied countryside, we really got an idea of the area. Accommodation definitely basic but clean, showers worked and comfy beds. Excellent food really loved it all. Friendly people who were enthusiastic about their locality and customs. The cultural visits in between the cycling were excellent. Our guides Christina and Radu were brilliant, very knowledgeable and always willing to share their information, always helpful and smiley! Great lunchtime picnics!

Most Inspirational Moment

Cycling on the quieter lanes through the countryside.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Christina and Radu were both brilliant, they were a key part of making the trip exceptional. Christina cycled with us and organised the cultural visits, her knowledge was excellent, she was super patient, always enthusiastic, and the perfect host. Radu drove the van and gave technical support, again very knowledgeable and interesting on the more recent romanian history. Again always sociable and helpful.

Advice for Potential Travellers

If you are on a push bike do get fit. Take your own toe clips/cycling pedal straps as the bikes don't have any sort of toe clips. Easier than taking your own pedals which is fine if you can be bothered but for the type of cycling I think pedal straps would be useful. Take your own water bottle.

A great way to explore Romania

This turned out to be yet another great Exodus cycling trip. Cycling is the perfect way to explore the lovely countryside, and see people living a simple country life. There was a nice balance of cycling, culture, and visits during the day. The cycling was not too hard-core and the accommodation generally was simple but clean and comfortable. Some of the nicest places we stayed were local rural guesthouses with a warm welcome. The food was not particularly exciting but perfectly palatable– (bread was generally disappointing and a bit dry). We were lucky enough to have a great group of people who were fun to be with. As usual everything was incredibly well organised with a well-balanced programme of activities, and we felt looked after. Bikes were good and well maintained by the wonderful Radu.

Most Inspirational Moment

No one stand out moment, but lots of nice memories - The wonderful City of Brasov, with its beautiful buildings, large open square and cafe culture (A great place for a short weekend break). Lunchtime picnic in the woods overlooking huge meadow, a horse and cart ride through the countryside to one of the fortified churches.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Tudor was very hard working and nothing was too much trouble - good local knowledge. Sometimes a bit irritable with the group when we didn't quite take on board instructions (did talk for quite extended periods of time which meant we sometimes lost the thread a bit!) Radu the support leader was fantastic, excellent English, great company, also hard working and knowledgeable

Advice for Potential Travellers

We had been told than places took Euros as an alternative to local currency but this was not the case. Cards not always accepted in rural areas, we needed many more Lei than we expected