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Day 5: Pleven → Lovech

from Pleven

to Lovech

36 kmDistance
500 mElevation Gain
Difficulty
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Pleven - Lovech

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Description

We actually wanted to ride to Gabrovo. My companion had heavy knee problems, so we need to cut it short.

Route

36.0 km from Pleven to Lovech, 500 m climbing, medium difficulty

Start Point
Pleven
End Point
Lovech
Country
Bulgaria
Regions
Balkans, South-Eastern Europe
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At a glance

Distance

36 km

Difficulty

Medium

Ascent

500 m

Best time to ride

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Before dark

Riding on
18 km/h
Average speed

About 3h 9m on the bike, with short stops

11h 13m of daylight at the finish

Packing list

Bike-specific essentials. Pack light, ride more.

Hotel

Everything you need for a comfortable cycling trip when staying in hotels or guesthouses.

Bags & setup

  • Frame bag, seat pack or panniers
  • Small handlebar bag for valuables
  • Dry bags or zip bags

Clothing

  • Cycling shorts or bib shorts
  • Cycling jersey or quick-dry shirt
  • Light insulation layer
  • Rain jacket
  • Socks and underwear
  • Gloves
  • Buff or thin hat
  • Off-bike clothes for the evening

Tools & spares

  • Spare tube
  • Tyre levers
  • Mini pump or CO₂ inflator
  • Multitool
  • Patch kit
  • Chain quick link
  • Small bottle of chain lube
  • Zip ties and a little tape

Navigation & power

  • Smartphone or GPS device
  • Handlebar mount
  • Charging cables
  • Power bank
  • Offline route or GPX file
  • Front and rear lights

Food & water

  • Water bottles
  • Bars, nuts or other snacks
  • Small emergency food supply
  • Electrolytes for heat or long stages

Personal items & documents

  • ID or passport
  • Bank card and some cash
  • Health insurance card
  • Sunscreen
  • First-aid kit
  • Personal medication
  • Toothbrush and small toiletries

Camping extras

Additional gear for bike trips with camping.

Sleep system

  • Lightweight tent, bivy or tarp
  • Sleeping bag
  • Sleeping mat
  • Inflatable pillow or stuff sack
  • Earplugs

Cooking & food

  • Small stove
  • Fuel
  • Pot or cup
  • Spoon or spork
  • Lighter
  • Lightweight meals
  • Water filter or purification tablets if needed

Camp basics

  • Headlamp
  • Small microfibre towel
  • Biodegradable soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Trash bag
  • Extra dry bag for wet gear

Tip Pack for the conditions, your route and the duration of your ride. Less weight means more freedom to go further.

Pleven - Lovech