UNTAMED Croatia and B&H MOTORCYCLE EXPEDITION

Arrival to Zagreb for most expedition members. We’ll be spending the afternoon in a garage, getting to know each other, practicing and preparing our bikes. Those who decide to rent will be able to adjust risers, footpegs, suspensions etc. After discussing the expedition plan, it’s time for dinner. We have a rule: beer for the group is on whoever loses something from their bike on our way to the restaurant!

Let’s see how well we’ve prepared for this expedition. We’ll be avoiding asphalt and riding diverse off roads along rivers, across mountains and passing through remote villages and wilderness until we’ve reached the river Una. The sun sets with us setting up camp and cooking a dinner over fire.

Apart from a few old villages and two small towns along the way, today we are moving away from civilization. The terrain varies, from a fine asphalt to more and more technical parts. We’re slowly approaching the most beautiful parts of Bosnia. Long winding macadams, mountain pastures, lakes and rivers… It’s getting serious!

A dynamic day! We’ll be climbing the tops of crude mountains, descending to tranquil lakes, and passing remote mountain villages. It’s going to be one of the longest but also most beautiful days.

The day begins with a demanding but awesome ascend to the top of Čvrsnica. A ride to remember! From the rough mountains we’re coming down to Mostar where we’ll be visiting the famous Old Bridge and grabbing some dinner. We have three more mountains to reach – Velež, Prenj and Bjelašnica. Tired and drained, we arrive at a modest family farm, grateful for their traditional shepherds food that will bring us back to life.

Those who feel tired today have the opportunity to get some rest. Others can stretch their legs and hike or explore Lukomir, the highest village in Bosnia, which only recently got its road to civilization. Those who are still hungry for more will get an ideal chance for a rough enduro. After dinner it’s time for a group engine check and fixing whatever needs to be fixed. There is much more ahead of us and our bikes.

Well rested we get up early and ride from dawn. Apart from a short ride through the historically significant Sutjeska valley, we’ll be spending the day in the mountains. Bjelašnica, Visočica, Treskavica, Zelengora, Volujak, Maglić… each of these mountains offers hard but breathtaking terrains. This day will last forever!

For a while we’ll be in a real wasteland. And then suddenly we’re at the top of the hill overlooking the sea and the tourist crowd from which, fortunately, we always keep away. The scenes of the Croatian islands seen from above, are unforgettable, but the ride alone through the Dalmatian karst is a unique experience. We are going to the very heart of Split by little-known and rarely used beautiful old roads.

This is our last rest day and after 10 days of wilderness everyone could use a good rest. You could visit the ancient Diocletian’s palace or just indulge in ‘fjaka’, a sleepy Dalmatian state of mind.

From the big lazy city of Split, we move to peace and serenity of the Dalmatian outback. Expect an amusing team chase on the mountains of the most remote parts of Croatia. Hope you brought an extra blanket, tonight we’ll be sleeping by the river.

Today we’ll be adding some sea to our journey. You’ll be happy to know that the island of Pag has some of the best seafood restaurants in the world. Did you know that an excellent soup can be made of sea stone? You’ll get an even better perspective of Pag from the top of Velebit, the most beautiful Croatian mountain.

Wake up to the smell of fresh coffee and breakfast cooked over a fire. Eat it up because today’s gonna be rough! We’ll be traversing this sturdy mountain and continue our trip to the forests of hinterland.

Yesterday we kissed the sea goodbye and now with every mile we’re deeper in the continent. We’re not returning to Zagreb in any of the “conventional” ways! This is your last chance to go wild on a heavier Enduro course. We descend to the picturesque town of Samobor and ride by the river all the way to Zagreb.

We are back in Zagreb but it’s not all over yet. Depending on the flight schedule, we might still have enough time to grab a plentiful lunch and share impressions, photos, equipment… I know, I know, you’ll be back! 🙂 But until then, I wish you to stay safe and enjoy your rides!