The weekend in Herzegovina was spent in cycling and cycle tourism. Herzegovina hosted hundreds of cyclists from Croatia, Serbia and all parts of Bosnia and Herzegovina. The event "Get to know Herzegovina", organized by the association "HerzegovinaBike" in cooperation with Herzegovinian clubs from Mostar, Široki, Posušje, Drinovac, Grud, Ljubuški and Čapljina, provided the participants with an unforgettable experience of spectacular landscapes, picturesque surroundings and the hospitality of the cities they visited during today's 130 km ride.
The start of the ride was in Mostar in front of the Croatian Home of Herceg Stjepan Kosač. After the first 20 km, the cyclists arrived in Široki, where they had the opportunity to get to know this beautiful Herzegovinian town. Guests were warmly welcomed and refreshed in front of the company Vibar doo Best Drive BiH, which is known for its support of cycling and promotion of an active lifestyle and outdoor tourism.
After Široki Brijeg, the participants visited Grude, where they were welcomed by members of the Grude Cycling Club. After a short break at Agrotourism Marića gaj, where they had the opportunity to taste Herzegovinan delicacies, they headed towards Ljubuški.
In Ljubuški, they joined the children's race "Kids Race Gračine" organized by BK Ljubuški and took photos with the little ones who expressed their enthusiasm and happiness. The last town on their route was the always beautiful Čapljina, after which they returned to Mostar on the picturesque Ćira railway.
“Road and mountain biking are great ways to explore the world, and with the idea of sustainable travel becoming more and more important, cycling is becoming an increasingly popular means of transport. Cycling tourism offers a diverse market. The demand for this market niche is growing, due to an active and healthy way of moving and forms of tourism, as well as the desire to explore nature. Cycling tourism offers many opportunities, including experience with the local community, cycling tours on unpaved roads, getting to know new places and destinations, as well as new opportunities that come with e-bikes. This is just the beginning of an exciting cycling season in Herzegovina", said Toni Zorić, president of the HerzegovinaBike association.
Another spectacular event awaits us next Sunday - cycling event Ćiro Trail, which will once again attract hundreds of participants from the region. We invite all cycling enthusiasts to join this extraordinary event. There is no better way to enjoy Saturday's half-marathon in Mostar, and then on Sunday to get to know the southern part of Herzegovina and the Ćiro railway on a relaxed bike ride to Čapljina.
The organizers of the "Meet Herzegovina" event were: Mostar Cycling Club, Široki Cycling Club, Posušje Cycling Club, Croatian Cycling Club Drinovci, Grude Cycling Club, Ljubuški Cycling Club and Čapljina Cycling Club.
The organizers would like to thank their sponsors: Continental, HT Eronet and Škoda Apolo Mostar.
