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Europe is a very bike-friendly continent, both in the cities and out in the countryside.
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Seaside biking in Poland
Many trails exist along the coast in Poland, such as on the Hel peninsula that offers excellent views of the Baltic Sea.
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Iron Curtain Trail
The Eurovelo 13 – Iron Curtain Trail, once complete, will be 4,750 miles and span 20 countries. It follows the path of the “Iron Curtain” from Scandinavia to the Black Sea that once separated capitalist west east from communist east west.
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Mountain biking in Bulgaria
The scenic mountain ranges and trails in Bulgaria make for excellent biking. The Balkan Mountains run through some of the most beautiful parts of central Bulgaria and all the way to the Black Sea.
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Mountain Trail
Get a view of Switzerland, France and Germany all at once on a bike trail in the mountains above Basel, Switzerland.
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Bike Path on Pirita Road, Estonia
Cycling doesn’t always have to be intense. Cyclists and rollerbladers use the bike path along Pirita Road in Estonia.
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Bike Instead of Walking
Many cities in Europe are very bike friendly; like Vilnius in Lithuania, where they have a bike share program that allows you to rent a bike in one part of the city and drop it off in another part of the city.
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Biking Underground
In Slovenia you can even bike underground! Peca mountain has a trail where you can bike right through it, assuming you aren’t claustrophobic
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Bike Through The Countryside
If a simple ride through the country is all that you wish, Europe’s scenic countryside is absolutely perfect. The fields in Finland pictured here are the best in springtime.
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Bike The Beach
The beach isn’t just for swimming and lounging. Take your bike along the coast for a scenic tour of the Baltic sea, such as here in Latvia.
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Bike The Boardwalk
When the going gets rough, you can always take to the boardwalk instead of the rough terrain. This boardwalk cuts through the beautiful countryside in Latvia.
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Bike with a Tour
Many companies will take you on special biking tours, taking you through the most scenic spots in the area. This cycling group is going through the countryside in San Marino.
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Danube Bike Trail, Serbia
The Danube Bike Trail connects nine countries along the Danube River and spans over 1700 miles. The trail starts in Germany and ends in Romania, with portion of the trail going across Serbia.
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