Bled, Sweat and Tears 2026

A 43 mile loop, starting with a 20 mile flat cycle path warm up. A stop for coffee in Bohinjska Bistrica, then it's onto a 9 mile gravel climb, averaging 6%. Downhill on smooth tarmac back to Bled.

43 miles, +4,900ft.

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Day Two heads out along the river valley for 18 gentle miles. Then into the hills for two gravel climbs - 5 miles at 7%, and then 3 miles at 7%. Then it's 15 miles of mainly downhill back to Bled. 

44 miles, +5,200ft

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This ride is about 50% gravel, including a 10 mile 5% climb. We'll stop for lunch in Bohinjska Bistrica, then enjoy 15 miles of flat cycle path back to Bled.

46 miles, +4,600ft.

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This 40 mile ride has much less climbing, in case we need a flatter ride to finish the week.

40 miles, +3,100ft.

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These two routes are 10 and 20 miles loops from Bled, in case we want any extra riding time:

10 mile extra ride: Ride with GPS page

20 mile extra ride: Ride with GPS page