35 to Horovice

Route: 84 kilometers, accumulated: 3,233 kilometers | Elevation: 510, accumulated elevation: 12,810 meters, distance from home: 523 kilometers (as-the-crow-flies)

David's family has won my heart over these two days. In particular, the two children, Jonas and Toni, are boys you just have to love. His wife, Lucie, has also supported me a lot and is very helpful. Thank you, Lucie! 🙏

David showed me Prague again, as it isn’t usually experienced. He knows the city and its history as well as surely not many others do. I felt very comfortable in their beautiful home and slept well. So today I was able to start my tour, additionally strengthened by a porridge from Lucie.

The first 30 kilometers consisted of entering Prague and then heading out in a southwest direction. I was able to manage part of this on good bike paths and quiet streets, but in the city I also had to use traffic roads. Nevertheless, that went quite well, and I didn’t feel stressed.

This calm changed when I had to cross the Vltava River over a railway bridge. The adjacent bike path had to be accessed first by climbing some stairs. I attempted that briefly, and it immediately showed me the difficulty of getting up there. I had two solutions: either carry the luggage up separately and then ride the lightweight bike up, or cross the Vltava via another bridge. The second option seemed like the easier solution to me, even though it meant a small detour. For me, that was simpler and safer.

Once I was on the other side, I continued on a mix of bike paths and streets. Then came the light rain that had spared me until now, and the wind picked up as well. Still, I pressed on, as most of the paths were bike paths directing my way. In the distance, I saw dark clouds, but also blue skies. Which one will prevail?

It cleared up and soon I enjoyed the warming sun on a park bench. After a longer break, I felt the urge to continue as I saw dark clouds gathering again. Although I was riding quickly, they caught up with me, and when a bus stop offered itself as shelter, I moved inside; there was also a dry spot for the e-bike. No sooner had I taken refuge than it thundered and shortly after, it poured rain like from a bucket. The weather forecast predicted light rain. Water collected on the street, and in front of the shelter, a small stream was flowing. That wouldn’t have been so bad, had a driver not thought to drive right through this stream. I had intended to shower only at the hotel, but that had to be expedited now.

Well, soon the sun returned here as well, and the accommodation was not far off. Despite the rain and many pauses, I arrived just before 2 PM. And that was good, as my mental and physical energy was very taxed today.

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**Español:**

La familia de David me ha ganado el corazón en estos dos días. En particular, los dos niños, Jonas y Toni, son chicos que simplemente hay que querer. Además, su esposa Lucie me ha apoyado mucho y es muy servicial. ¡Gracias, Lucie! 🙏

David me mostró Praga de nuevo, como no se suele conocer. Conoce la ciudad y su historia tan bien como, sin duda, no lo hace mucha otra gente. En su hermosa casa me sentí muy cómodo y dormí bien. Así que hoy pude comenzar mi recorrido, fortalecido además por un porridge de Lucie.

Los primeros 30 kilómetros consistieron en entrar a Praga y salir en dirección sureste. En parte pude hacerlo por buenos carriles para bicicletas y tranquilas calles; sin embargo, en la ciudad tuve que usar también las vías de tráfico. Pero aun así, todo fue bastante bien y no me sentí estresado.

Esta tranquilidad cambió cuando tenía que cruzar el río Moldava a través de un puente de tren. El carril para bicicletas contiguo debía alcanzarse primero subiendo unas escaleras. Lo dejé en un pequeño intento que me mostró de inmediato la dificultad de subir allí. Tenía dos soluciones: llevar la carga por separado y subir con la bicicleta ligera o cruzar el Moldava por otro puente. La segunda opción parecía ser la solución más fácil, aunque significaba un pequeño desvío. Para mí, eso era más simple y seguro.

Cuando finalmente estuve al otro lado, continué entre carriles para bicicletas y calles. Y luego llegó la ligera lluvia, que hasta ahora me había ahorrado, y también el viento aumentó. Sin embargo, seguí adelante, ya que la mayoría de los caminos eran carriles para bicicletas que me guiaban. A lo lejos vi nubes oscuras, pero también cielo azul. ¿Qué prevalecerá?

Se despejó y pronto disfruté del cálido sol en un banco del parque. Después de una pausa más larga, me sentí atraído a seguir, porque ya vi que se acercaban nubes oscuras nuevamente. A pesar de que viajaba a buen ritmo, me alcanzaron, y cuando un pequeño quiosco de autobús se ofreció como refugio, me senté adentro, y también había un lugar seco para la bicicleta eléctrica. Apenas estuve bajo el techo, comenzó a tronar, y poco después llovió intensamente. El pronóstico del tiempo había anunciado una lluvia ligera. El agua en la calle se acumuló y fluyó un pequeño arroyo frente al refugio. No habría sido un gran problema si un automovilista no hubiera decidido andar de lleno por este arroyo. En realidad, quería ducharme solo en el hotel, pero ahora eso se adelantó.

Bueno, aquí también el sol volvió pronto, y el alojamiento no estaba lejos. A pesar de la lluvia y muchas pausas, ya estaba allí poco antes de las 14 horas. Y eso estuvo bien, ya que mi energía mental y física fue muy exigida hoy.

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**English:**

David's family has won my heart over these two days. In particular, the two children, Jonas and Toni, are boys you just have to love. His wife, Lucie, has also supported me a lot and is very helpful. Thank you, Lucie! 🙏

David showed me Prague again, as it isn’t usually experienced. He knows the city and its history as well as surely not many others do. I felt very comfortable in their beautiful home and slept well. So today I was able to start my tour, additionally strengthened by a porridge from Lucie.

The first 30 kilometers consisted of entering Prague and then heading out in a southeast direction. I was able to manage part of this on good bike paths and quiet streets, but in the city I also had to use traffic roads. Nevertheless, that went quite well, and I didn’t feel stressed.

This calm changed when I had to cross the Vltava River over a railway bridge. The adjacent bike path had to be accessed first by climbing some stairs. I attempted that briefly, and it immediately showed me the difficulty of getting up there. I had two solutions: either carry the luggage up separately and then ride the lightweight bike up, or cross the Vltava via another bridge. The second option seemed like the easier solution to me, even though it meant a small detour. For me, that was simpler and safer.

Once I was on the other side, I continued on a mix of bike paths and streets. Then came the light rain that had spared me until now, and the wind picked up as well. Still, I pressed on, as most of the paths were bike paths directing my way. In the distance, I saw dark clouds, but also blue skies. Which one will prevail?

It cleared up and soon I enjoyed the warming sun on a park bench. After a longer break, I felt the urge to continue as I saw dark clouds gathering again. Although I was riding quickly, they caught up with me, and when a bus stop offered itself as shelter, I moved inside; there was also a dry spot for the e-bike. No sooner had I taken refuge than it thundered and shortly after, it poured rain like from a bucket. The weather forecast predicted light rain. Water collected on the street, and in front of the shelter, a small stream was flowing. That wouldn’t have been so bad, had a driver not thought to drive right through this stream. I had intended to shower only at the hotel, but that had to be expedited now.

Well, soon the sun returned here as well, and the accommodation was not far off. Despite the rain and many pauses, I arrived just before 2 PM. And that was good, as my mental and physical energy was very taxed today.