September 26, 2019
Day 20 - Hluboká nad Vltavou to Bechyne
Hluboká nad Vltavou is a village associated with outdoor and wellness activities. Historically it was a location for hunting and fishing. Now it celebrates cycling, hiking plus spas and wellness pursuits. We started the morning by going back up to the castle but the first English tour was 10AM and we did not have that much time so we passed. Once our bikes we ready to go we headed north towards Prague that is still a few days away or at least we thought we did. We have been on the rode now for 18 days following GPSs, maps and road signs with very few mistakes until today. As is often the case leaving a location and getting yourself oriented in the right direction is the hardest part. Well today due to miscommunication mostly on my part we started off in the wrong direction. Fortunately the route was flat and we didn’t go too far. On the upside we came across an interesting white water rafting location that we would not otherwise have seen. Once we got ourselves sorted out we headed toward Bechyne where we are spending the night. We had a lovely ride through rolling forested and rural country side. Bechyne is at the confluence of 2 rivers with records dating back to the 9th century. It is known for its ceramics and a monastery. The buildings around the town square are all very colourful and cheery. We have 3 more days and 2 nights before we arrive in Prague. We could do it faster but we will have 4 days in Prague as it is so we are taking our time.
Today's ride: 53 km (33 miles)
Total: 201 km (125 miles)
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