Joanna Chmara
chmaraa.bsky.social
Joanna Chmara
@chmaraa.bsky.social
Bicycle touring and travel writing.
www.wobblyride.com
Did you know that Skopje already had great cycle lanes in 1970s? I learned this and a lot of other interesting facts about cycling in North Macedonia from Rante, a guide and cycle activist from Skopje. You can find our conversation on my blog.

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Ups and downs of cycling in Macedonia - Wobbly Ride
Cycling is gaining popularity in Macedonia. I asked a bicycle advocate and guide Rante about the history and future of cycling in Macedonia.
wobblyride.com
March 28, 2025 at 12:01 PM
Since my first solo bicycle tour, I've had a special relationship with the Balkans. The undiscovered, untouched mountains, a fascinating mixture of cultures and incredible hospitality. I experienced all of it cycling the new Trans Dinarica Trail, which I recently wrote about for BBC Travel.
The Trans Dinarica: A new 5,500km bike trail connecting one of Europe's most remote regions
Linking eight Balkan nations, the new Trans Dinarica cycling trail twists through some of the continent's most stunning – and least-visited – landscapes.
www.bbc.com
December 2, 2024 at 2:03 PM