‘A land of great wines – Urlati, Ceptura, Valea Calugareasca – the Northern Wallachia gathers an abundant and flavoured cuisine, within the monasteries and the villages spread over the valleys, after a long bustling next to the oven, excelling in fruit sweets and fine marmalades, delicious soups and stews, unique corn bread and various sorts of cheese.’
On 5th of November we go cycling through the sunny vineyards of Dealu Mare, in Prahova County. Join Cycling Romania for one-day bike trip over the hills covered with wonderful forests and vineyards. The route is addressed to all nature and beauty lovers, having a medium physical fitness, since some hill climbs are expecting us.
 

What do we do:
We taste the best wines from the region (Feteasca Neagra red wine is a must!) and visit a beautiful wine cellar, we dine in the priest house surrounded by vineyards, we visit 500 years old monasteries, we check the local architecture, we see how the rich landlords used to live centuries ago and, nevertheless, we leave the urban dusty gray of Bucharest and hide into the autumn symphony of colors in Dealu Mare landscape. We smile and enjoy the ride. We take back good memories and new friendships.

What shall we have with us:
– Helmet
– Thick clothes
– A small backpack
– Smile upon the face

Details:
– Distance: 40 km
– Difficulty level: medium
– Terrain type: asphalt (70%), dirt road (30%)
– Start and end point: Urlati, 85 km away from Bucharest
– Start time: 10:30, Saturday
– End time: 20:00, Saturday
– Price / person:
160 RON* for one-day bike rental, guiding, technical assistance, activities and visits (wine tasting and visit a traditional wine cellar, visit three monasteries, visit a nicely restored manor-museum), dinner at the priest house, fresh homemade sandwich for lunch, energizers, home made cookies, fruits
110 RON* in case you bring your own bike
The group size limit is 10 persons

* Please be aware that a contribution to supporting the visited traditional and national heritage buildings is included in the fee

How to reach Urlati:
By car: After 55 km of driving from Bucharest to Ploiesti on E60 road, before reaching the gas station Lukoil in Barcanesti, turn right and follow the signs towards Buzau. After 30 km you will reach Albesti, turn left and arrive in Urlati in 5 km.
By train: Get the train P 5021 from Bucharest Main Station (07:49) and reach Tomsani (09:48). You will be picked up by us. If you choose to come by the train please contact the organisers (see details below).

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See you soon!

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