Serbia
- Miles cycled: 164
- Feet climbed: 1,928
- Cycling days: 3
- Non-cycling days: 2
Rating (1-10) and comments:
- Road – condition: 8
(We did stay on the main roads most of the time, can’t comment on the smaller roads) - Road – shoulders and cycle lanes: 7
- Road signage: 7.5
- Drivers: 7
- Campsites – Availability: 3
- Campsites – Facilities/Value: n/a
(Didn’t stay at any) - Hotels: 7
(Hotels in Belgrade are overpriced in comparison to the rest of the country) - Shops: 6
(There are lots of mini-markets in small towns/villages but selection is rather limited) - Food: 8
(Food we had in Belgrade was excellent and very cheap. In other places, expect mainly grilled meats and kebabs) - People: 8
(Very friendly, no complaints. A lot spoke English, especially the younger folk) - Cost: 8
- Scenery: 5
(limited to our route, which was basically the shortest we could find between Bosnia and Romania) - Cultural interest: 6
Overall: 6.7
General tips:
- Private guesthouses are great value – lookout for “SOBE” (”rooms”) signs
- Pekaras (bakeries) have a great selection of pastries that are fantastic for lunch or snacks