The fourth day of cycling takes place in the Kvarner region. The small village of Klana is located at 564 m above sea level, in the mountainous part of the Karst, 18 km north of the city of Rijeka, and borders Slovenia (to the north), and the hilly region of Croatia, Gorski Kotar (to the east). Rijeka, a port city on the coast, is the administrative and economic center of the Kvarner region.
DISCOVER: Croatia with Frank
Experience the Terra Magica of Croatia
ABOUT THIS TRIP
Cycling in Croatia will surely invigorate you. Located in southeastern Europe, Croatia boasts diverse geography, featuring low mountains and highlands near the Adriatic coastline, flat plains along the Hungarian border, and numerous islands. The country’s natural beauty, including olive groves, vineyards, hills, and the coastline with its crystal-clear sea, provides the perfect backdrop for a cycling trip.
If you choose to travel and cycle with inGamba, you’ll benefit from world-class support while staying in two unique and luxurious hotels: San Canzian Hotel and Residences, and Stancija Meneghetti Wine Hotel and Winery. These elegant and stunningly beautiful hotels offer comfort, elegance, and style, making Croatia an attractive destination for guests seeking a holiday immersed in nature, with the highest level of comfort and a wide range of eno-gastronomic experiences.
- All lodging*†
- All food and beverages**
- Pinarello Dogma F Disk with SRAM RED eTap AXS
- Daily Bike Wash
- Custom Castelli × inGamba cycling kit
- Daily post-ride massage from a professional soigneur
- Laundry service for cycling clothing
*Pre/post-trip lodging is not included
†Flights are not included
**Beverages ordered by guests beyond normal amounts and away from group activities will incur additional charges
MEET THE GUIDES
EROS POLI
THE CHAMPION
The night before Eros Poli took victory atop Mont Ventoux he couldn’t sleep. It was not like he was dreaming of victory or even had the slightest idea the next day’s stage would change his life forever. It was just that it was hot. Unbearably, unsleepably hot in his less-than stellar French hotel. His roommate had taken his mattress off the bed and was sleeping on the small balcony outside their room. And the man who would shortly become known as Monsieur Ventoux was watching football, Italy vs. Brazil in the World Cup final, to be exact. Italy lost. The following morning as Eros dragged his weary, tired legs out of bed and down the stairs, as there was no lift, James Brown came into his head. “I feel good, I knew that I would now,” started to repeat over and over in his head. As it would the rest of the day. He felt good and the rest, as they say, is history.
THE TRIP AT A GLANCE
START LOCATION:
Pula
FINISH LOCATION:
Pula
TOTAL ELEVATION:
7,516m
TOTAL DISTANCE:
486km
DAYS RIDING:
6
GROUP SIZE:
8-14
LONGEST DAY:
Day 5. Meneghetti 124km
BIGGEST CLIMBING DAY:
Day 5 Meneghetti 1,855m