Day 38
Shengjin > Lac > Tirana
68.7km
3 hours 51 mins
457m elevation gain
We had a good day of cycling, directly down South. I took us down some back roads for the first half of the day but then we inevitably joined the main road into Tirana. It wasn't too bad as the road was fairly slow and there was a little bit extra road so it made a tiny bike lane for us, I just wish it was a few feet bigger. We survived and got to Tirana, where there are quite a few bicycles on the roads - mainly boys - and even a few roadside bicycle workshops.
Tirana - roadworks
On the approach to Tirana we experienced some "moving roadworks" again - where they are working on the road as you drive past. This time, 6 guys were negotiating the traffic whilst 5 heavy vehicles were laying tarmac as we went by. Some were picking up rubble, some laying the road and then a roller at the back to flatten. The guys telling us to drive by were laughing and motioning at us to peddle faster and get by quickly. It was all a commotion and then we were through! Phew.
Sights of note:
- High five with a little girl - her top read "Here comes trouble"
- Moments later, an 8-10 year old boy drove past with his grandpa next to him!! He was going very slowly but it was a busy road!
- A guy on a moped with a fridge on the back
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