Start: Laa an der Thaya, Autria
End: Brno, Czech Republic
Distance: 86.8km
Elevation Gain: 1475ft
Elevation Loss: 1099ft
Time: 6h29m
Reading Material: The Czechs and the Lands of the Bohemian Crown – Hugh Agnew
Audio Material: Bullseye; Stuff You Should Know; Diane Rehm’s Friday roundup (domestic & international)
Description
After a small detour leaving Laa (cough) went the wrong way for 5km and had to backtrack (cough) it was smooth and flat sailing to Brno. Starting in Hevlin, I traveled for 10km on the same path I followed to Vienna. But, then hung a left and headed north towards Brno.
Stopped at a “bike” bar just south of the city for refreshments and a hamburger. I met Jacob — a younger Czech with excellent English — and had a good chat + photo op! The rain picked up and I got pretty soaked honing in on my accommodations, a cute B&B on the outskirts of Brno. Though, additional research would have revealed that it is located on top of a big hill which isn’t the most fun way to finish a day. But, should be a nice ride down in two days when I continue onwards.
Hello Michael,
Hope your trip is better and better with every kilometer you reach
. Thanks for mentioning me. I am ‘railing’ you every day!
Safe trip,
Jakub