Dajti Mountain Downhill Fahrradtour

Recently, the operator of the Mt. Dajti cable car system changed their bicycle policy, prohibiting transport of bicycles up the mountain. The ride organizer reached out to me asking if I'd like to cancel, or potentially take a bus up instead. Taking a city bus is definitely a different experience but, for someone visiting Tirana for the first time, seeing how the bus system works was just as interesting to me so I accepted the offer. Riding from the meeting spot through the city to the bus was fun, and reminded me of riding in other busy cities. Though, this part of the ride might not be as enjoyable for someone that isn't accustomed to it. Squeezing the bikes in the 'trunk' of the bus, conversation during the ride up, and the amazing views all added to the experience. Because of the travel method and route change, we didn't reach the mountain top restaurant where the cable car terminates. If that's something you're particularly interested in, make sure to ask if it can be included. The weather was perfect, and the ride down was exhilarating and beautiful. My tour guide was very familiar with the route and knew the lines to take through the corners which made it extra fun to follow his lead. After the descent we followed a meandering route back to the center of Tirana that had us visit a lake where we stopped for lunch and relaxed conversation. Then through developing (expensive) neighborhoods, university neighborhoods, and eventually to the Grand Park of Tirana for another stop by the water. In the park there are paved trails and some mild off-road single track. At every break the tour guide checked in, and he always set the pace based on my comfort level. A good thing because I'm definitely as skilled a rider as he. The bike supplied fit me well and I got the impression, based on quesitons asked ahead of time, that if something different were needed the tour company could have provided. All in all, I have nothing but positive memories of the day and would do the same ride again in an instant. If I find myself back here again with others, I'll likely try to schedule a group tour of some sort. That is to say, it wasn't just a good experience, it was an experience so good that I'd like to share it with others.

Fantastische Reise. Die Guides waren wirklich toll und sehr informativ. Fahrräder in guter Qualität. Die Seilbahn hat auch viel Spaß gemacht. Würde es uneingeschränkt empfehlen