Have you ever cycled on an island? There is something special about riding on an island that I can't quite put my finger on. I'm not sure if it's the fewer cars, less noise, the rapidly changing landscapes or just the fresh sea air.

Croatia has many great riding destinations and lot's of mountainous terrain with the Dinaric Alps dissecting the country. This makes for some challenging cycling sure to test your ability.

Get the scoop on which bike races in Croatia made our list. 

No cycling blog would be complete without a list of the best-of-the-best bike races. Depending on your cycling style you may have another race to add, in which case email us and let us know why and we'd love to look at including it.

There is no better time than now to visit Zadar, Europe's Best Destination for 2016 to see the many sites this region has to offer.

For years, Prilocki Marathon was the testing ground for the much bigger Kajkavijana race, but not anymore.

There are over 1000 islands in Croatia and we think one of the best ways to explore them is on two wheels. The Kvarner region has many stunning islands dotted throughout its waters but where is the best place to take a cycling vacation?

Croatia is a country of contrasting landscapes making it the perfect cycling destination. Take your pick from the plains of Slavonia, the rolling hills of Zagorje, the uber cool capital of Zagreb, the mountainous region of Lika, the dramatic Dalmatian coast, and the spectacular peninsula of Istria to name a few. The options are endless.

We've got the lowdown on the best places to grab your cycling gear.

There has been significant investment in the development of new and the improvement of existing bike routes in Croatia in recent years. 

Marking of routes, development of maps, resources, and tools and some counties have even developed service points for cyclists. Further to this, there are many Croatian counties who have developed cross-border bike routes into the adjoining countries of Hungary, Slovenia, Bosnia & Hercegovina and Serbia for those cyclists looking to take their adventure beyond the Croatian borders. 

The routes in Croatia vary from easy to difficult and from short to very long accommodating all types of cyclists. As far as bike routes go in each county, here is a little taste of what you can expect.

On the Drava river lie the two largest (artificial) lakes in Croatia. Just north of the “Dubrava” lake is the 800-year-old town of Prelog, or “Prilok” as locals call it. Surrounded by beautiful lakes of the Drava on one side and farmland on the other, Prelog, one of the youngest towns in Croatia, has developed into the industrial hub for the region.