CZECH REPUBLIC Litomerice: They have WIFI in the Czech Repubic

September 1, 2010

Ken has been extremely impressed by the biking culture in Germany.

'Bikes are everywhere in Germany as far as we could tell every adult has one and uses it to do little or longer trips. Having a Porshe or a Citroen the garage doesn't stop them.

They are nearly all road going tourers - large road bikes on 28 inch tyres. All have carriers, lights, mud guards and a bell. All have gears - about half chain gears and the other half hub gears varying from 3 to 8 but most commonly 7 gears. Some have sprung front forks most don't. In the bike shops nearly all of those on display are tourers - racing and mountain bikes are rare. Women all ride on ladies frame bikes and that includes the many touring women we have see,

All businesses have bike stands outside and they are well used. Cyclists ride on footpaths and the bell is essential to warn pedestrians. Nearly all roads have a cycle way alongside, often on both sides. It is usually quite separate from the road making cycling truly safe. Helmets are rarely worn.

Good bye to Germany and hello to the Czech Republic

First thing this morning we needed to take this tony ferry to the other side

Or fellow passengers were delightful. Dressed in their 'summer' gear they were pff for a school trip tramping in this holiday area.

Decin the first town in the Czech Republic and we are desperate to find an ATM

We passed through little villages often with a beautifully painted church

This is Litomerice. Anne Mustow loved this place and I certainly see why. We are staying at a lovely pension - there is even tea and coffee in our room and of course WiFi with a fast enough connection to download photos.

This is exactly the way they used to harvest potatoes on Ken's Father's farm

Today's ride: 84 km (52 miles)
Total: 1,254 km (779 miles)

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