The Buren
September 22, 2023 in Ireland ⋅ ⛅ 15 °C
Sunny morning in Doolin as we set off and head east and inland. Finally in time for a festival - a matchmaking festival! Pass that by and ride through a totally different landscape - the buren. NiceRead more
Cliffs of Moher
September 21, 2023 in Ireland ⋅ ☁️ 15 °C
Short day planned. Late start as we warm up in the sunshine and fight off aggressive farm animals. Short delay to deal with flat tire and then up to Cliffs of Moher. Many tourists but somehow manageRead more
Kilkee Cliffs
September 20, 2023 in Ireland ⋅ 🌧 14 °C
We survived the night and awake to sun. And it changes but still much better than it has been. Face the wind for a bit and after a quick visit to a castle, head north with the wind. Travel along LoopRead more
Onto Clare County
September 19, 2023 in Ireland ⋅ 🌬 18 °C
Winds continue to howl but we were warm in our hotel. Start the day with a traditional Irish breakfast - not my favorite. Have a great tailwind to the ferry at talbert to take us across the bay. RideRead more
Amongst the sheep
September 18, 2023 in Ireland ⋅ 🌬 15 °C
Mostly sunny morning. Get a nice early start but then delayed by a flat tire. Having avoided the treacherous Connor Pass find ourselves climbing on a quiet road which deteriorates into an overgrownRead more
Exploring Dingle
September 17, 2023 in Ireland ⋅ ☁️ 17 °C
Opt to stay at our campground another night and explore Dingle more easily. Beautiful green hillsides. Mountains are bigger and seem to take up more of the peninsula. Dingle is a busy tourist town onRead more
Into the wind
September 16, 2023 in Ireland ⋅ 🌬 15 °C
Beautiful sunny morning but crazy wind. Off we go, unfortunately with wind in front of us. Admire the cliffs as we pedal downhill. Finally turn a corner onto Dingle peninsula and fly to our campgroundRead more
Its hard to leave a warm living room
September 15, 2023 in Ireland ⋅ ☁️ 14 °C
With rain and wind forecasted and an amazing living room and kitchen, opted to stay and relax. Did explore the town a bit. Had a nice Irish Rush Hashana
Ring of Kerry continuned
September 14, 2023 in Ireland ⋅ ☁️ 16 °C
After a very soggy night we wake to a relatively calm morning. Cruise up a gentle grade over a 200 meter pass and down the other side. Meander inland and back out to the coast all the while beingRead more
Onto the Kerry Peninsula
September 13, 2023 in Ireland ⋅ 🌧 17 °C
Chilly morning but pull ourselves out of bed to try and beat wind and rain. First part of the ride is not very scenic as seem to be doing a lot of clear cutting. Make it to Smeem and have pastries.Read more
Northbound on the Beara
September 12, 2023 in Ireland ⋅ ⛅ 16 °C
Chilly but sunny morning. Steep climbs to start the day. Generally quiet road in good condition as we head towards Kenmare. No good camping options thus stay in a hostel. And with no kitchen have toRead more
Rest and enjoy the view
September 11, 2023 in Ireland ⋅ ☁️ 18 °C
Opt for a day off the bikes as weather is less favorable and we need a rest. Morning rain stops and this go for a wee walk along the coast. Stop at our local pub to enjoy some inside time andRead more
Beara peninsula
September 10, 2023 in Ireland ⋅ ☁️ 19 °C
Set off into the sunshine. Quite a few big hills in our way but at least the grade is manageable. ‘Mountains’ do seem to be getting bigger as we move northward. Wind and fog roll in as we headRead more
Sheeps Head penninsula
September 9, 2023 in Ireland ⋅ ☀️ 23 °C
Very foggy morning. Some lifting as we start to wind our way along the top. Big climb but gentle grade. Very eerie in the fog though it begins to lift as we rise above it. Cruise on down to the coast.Read more
Onto the Mizen peninsula
September 8, 2023 in Ireland ⋅ ⛅ 21 °C
Up and pack early. Coffee and breakfast by beach. Quick ride to skibereen to stock up on food. Nice roads deteriorate to steep ones. Lunch in park. Another beautiful day though locals complain ofRead more
Our first wild camp
September 7, 2023 in Ireland ⋅ ☀️ 24 °C
Beautiful morning and easy ride back to the EV1. Beautiful countryside. Visit stone circle and munch on blackberries. Come to little beach and opt to stay. Pub dinner and then somewhat stealthily setRead more
Ireland and the Wild Atlantic way
September 6, 2023 in Ireland ⋅ ⛅ 23 °C
Morning arrival in Cork allowed for a full day of cycling along the cost and in the countryside. Came to the start of Wild Atlantic Way. Given our delayed arrival, we will only cover part of it. CameRead more
To the ferry we go
September 5, 2023 in France ⋅ ☀️ 22 °C
Last morning enjoying my coffe on the beach. Lovely warm morning. Say goodbye to our snail friends. Retrace our route a bit and make good time as have a bit of a tail wind. Stop along a beach forRead more
Exploring the coast
September 4, 2023 in France ⋅ ☀️ 27 °C
Set off on bikes to explore our surroundings. Walk out to an island that is only accessible around low tide. And finally after 9 weeks of travel, make it into the ocean.
A beach day of sorts
September 3, 2023 in France ⋅ ☀️ 24 °C
Very odd weather day. Varied between clear and sunny and very heavy fog. Another beach with huge tides. Walk a bit, sit a bit. Surrounded by Germans with very big dogs.
To the beach we go
September 2, 2023 in France ⋅ ⛅ 20 °C
Given the delay in going back to Ireland, opt to park ourselves somewhere for 3 nights and explore from that home base. Opt for a small spot amongst the Abers (name for all the inlets we have ridingRead more
Up and around the inlets
September 1, 2023 in France ⋅ ☁️ 16 °C
Late start but did enjoy the sunshine from our cabana. Different crops including artichokes and pumpkin. More low tides even along inner rivers.
Sunshine surprise
August 31, 2023 in France ⋅ 🌧 18 °C
After hearing ourselves up for a nasty weather day it turned out quite nice after morning drizzle. Found ourselves again amongst a large market. Opt for a shorter day and a tiny little cabana. And dueRead more
Watching the tide come in
August 30, 2023 in France ⋅ ☁️ 17 °C
Took a true rest day and spent it walking on the beach and watching the tide come in. Huge tide because of full moon so at low tide was walking really far out. Picitures to follow.
Further west
August 29, 2023 in France ⋅ ☁️ 18 °C
Grey day but nice riding. Rode mostly inland though crossed a number of inlets as the coastline is quite jagged.