Fast bike descent through the freshly resurfaced roads of Vratnik Pass in the Elena Balkan region of Bulgaria — filmed just weeks before Stage 2 of Giro d’Italia 2026 crossed this mountain route.
At the time of filming, the pass was still under active construction.
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ROUTE INFORMATION
Route: Vratnik Pass Descent
Location: Elena Balkan, Bulgaria
Distance: 4 km
Elevation Loss: 260 m
Road Surface: Fresh asphalt / active roadworks
Weather Conditions: Sunny, warm
Difficulty: medium
Traffic Level: Open public traffic
Filmed: April 2026
ROUTE LINKS
Full Ride on STRAVA: https://www.strava.com/activities/18255311273
Descend segment on Komoot: https://www.komoot.com/tour/2951090229
RIDER’S GEAR
🎥 Camera: Insta360 X5
🚴 Cycling Computer: Garmin Edge 840 Solar
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The Easy Line Project documents mountain roads, cycling descents and immersive riding experiences through cinematic POV videos and route explorations.
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CHAPTERS
00:00 Intro
00:18 Entering Vratnik Pass
02:00 Fresh Asphalt Section
03:05 Active Roadworks
04:30 Top Speed
05:10 Overtacking Traffic
06:20 Final Sprint
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