Save the Date: Umag Bike 2017 to be Held this May

By , 08 Jan 2017, 19:29 PM News
Save the Date: Umag Bike 2017 to be Held this May Source: BK Bujština

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Umag Bike is one of the many recreational spring rides offered to cyclists in northwestern Istria, a reliable destination for active holidays. For those of you who want to actively enjoy the beauty of preserved nature, Umag Bike is the right choice for a spring adventure. 

The recreational mountain bike tour will take place on Sunday, May 7th with a departure is at 11:00 from Nova Obala in Umag. The trail leads along the coast to the north - in the tourist village Katoro, and subsequently along the golf course to Crveni Vrh. You will then climb the small hill at St. Peter with a magnificent view of the Savudrija bay. The ride then goes along forest roads to Parenzana to the hotel Mulino. After the race you will head back through the village Valica, Galići and Murine. 

The circular route is 35 kilometers long and is made up of forest paths, asphalt, and macadam parts. One part of the ride goes along the water and along the route of the old railway line which has been turned into a hiking and cycling trail - hailed as one of the biggest attractions of the Istrian peninsula. 

Entry fee is 40 kuna, which covers gifts for participants, refreshments on the course, and lunch after the cyclists reach their destination at about 15:00.

All are invited who wish to spend a pleasant day outside and enjoy the benefits of being active in northwestern Istria, in an unforgettable odyssey through the green and blue landscapes of the region.

More information can be found here

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