I’ll break my observations in this area into two posts; one on cycling infrastructure and one for all the other awesome public spaces we saw. I loved Austria and want to return for more cycling, sightseeing & music. This part of the EV6 is one of the highlights of all the EV routes, but I won’t focus on the scenery here.
We spent 6 days in Wein (Vienna) preparing for our journey and then started our 4-month bike touring adventure on 01 April. It was COLD! With the springtime gear we had, I recommend waiting until mid April. I had problems keeping my toes warm and if we had a flat tire or whatever, we were not dressed for standing around.
What we remember the best from cycling in Austria (I am writing this 4 months later) is how the route was so well marked. If there was a detour, signs specifically for cyclists were posted. We appreciated this even more in hindsight as no other countries we visited excelled at signage.
These signs made me smile, as they are all for cycle paths! Incredible.
These were taken at an Airbnb we stayed at in Spitz. A huge bike storage room was available and it came with outlets and a shelf to plug in and hold e-bike batteries.
These pics are all taken in Melk where we took a rest day to avoid rain.
Along the EV6 services are provided for cyclists’ needs.
Cycling to the grocery store is a normal thing to do. Often, good racks are provided.
Lastly, here are a couple cycle lane/path pics.
Carbon conscious COVID dodging family travel 
Very interesting retrospective on the start of your 4-month cycling journey! Certainly, not quite like Joni’s ‘you don’t know what you’ve got ’til its gone’, but, great context! Maybe its karma. You did not have to spend as much time concerned about cycling details – directions, access, infrastructure – as you did in building up your stamina and establishing a new normal in comfort (or hardship) during travel and rest!
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