Again with the wind
4 octobre 2023, Irlande ⋅ 🌬 16 °C
A dry and mild day but the winds are swirling from the south. Great to warm thing s up but unfortunately we are heading straight into it. Highlights of the day were excellent cappuccino and pastaEn savoir plus
And then there were two
3 octobre 2023, Irlande ⋅ 🌬 16 °C
Journeyed south back to Dublin to drop Christine and John off at the airport. The rest of day was spent dropping off the car and retrieving our bikes. A late afternoon ride took us to a relativelyEn savoir plus
Glenariff Forest
2 octobre 2023, Irlande du Nord ⋅ ☁️ 16 °C
Motivate the gang for one last hike amongst the waterfalls and in the forest. Lovely views from on top of the ridge.
Giant’s Causeway
1 octobre 2023, Irlande du Nord ⋅ ☀️ 17 °C
Promise of sunny weather has us out early. Opt for a coastal walk to the Giant’s Causeway. Lovely weather. Though many people exploring the Causeway there was enough room to spread out. AmazingEn savoir plus
Exploring our neighborhood
30 septembre 2023, Irlande du Nord ⋅ 🌧 13 °C
With the return of unsettled weather, opt for short jaunts close to home. Head out our door into the cliffs and a local waterfall. Forest in Glenarm is next. Rain comes as scheduled.
Belfast
29 septembre 2023, Irlande du Nord ⋅ 🌬 16 °C
Sunny drive north toward Belfast. With no fanfare, enter Northern Ireland. Hit some highlights of the city including the St. George”s marketplace and Botanical gardens. Real mix of newer buildingsEn savoir plus
Up the Spinc
28 septembre 2023, Irlande ⋅ 🌬 15 °C
Better weather has us out the door early for another hike. Though it is right next to where we had been earlier it is on the other side of the hills. Well marked trail up and over Spinc - a ridge onEn savoir plus
A washed out day
27 septembre 2023, Irlande ⋅ 🌧 16 °C
As promised, Storm Agnes descends upon us with strong wind and lots of rain. A day of doing nothing much - though do manage a short walk around our neighborhood.
A mountain top attempt
26 septembre 2023, Irlande ⋅ ☁️ 15 °C
With our hiking route planned, we head off into the cloudy day with hopes of climbing a popular summit in the Wicklow park. Easy trail to start yet it eventually comes to a waterfall. Quite theEn savoir plus
Phew. Back to the countryside
25 septembre 2023, Irlande ⋅ 🌬 16 °C
Nice sunny morning and headed to phoenix park. Lovely green space. Pick up car and deal with crazy traffic. Two hours later we are making our way out of the city. Scenic drive to our little cottage.En savoir plus
A tour of Dublin
24 septembre 2023, Irlande ⋅ 🌧 19 °C
An early start to go on an organized tour to include Guiness and Book of Kells. Learn many interesting facts, drink a Guiness before 11 and see parts of the city we wouldn’t have otherwise. FishEn savoir plus
Onto Dublin
23 septembre 2023, Irlande ⋅ ☁️ 15 °C
Very chilly morning. Packed up and went a few blocks to train station. Three trains later, we make our way to the warm shower host to store our bikes. Get a ride to bus stop and check into hostel.En savoir plus
The Buren
22 septembre 2023, Irlande ⋅ ⛅ 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. NiceEn savoir plus
Cliffs of Moher
21 septembre 2023, Irlande ⋅ ☁️ 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 manageEn savoir plus
Kilkee Cliffs
20 septembre 2023, Irlande ⋅ 🌧 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 LoopEn savoir plus
Onto Clare County
19 septembre 2023, Irlande ⋅ 🌬 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. RideEn savoir plus
Amongst the sheep
18 septembre 2023, Irlande ⋅ 🌬 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 overgrownEn savoir plus
Exploring Dingle
17 septembre 2023, Irlande ⋅ ☁️ 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 onEn savoir plus
Into the wind
16 septembre 2023, Irlande ⋅ 🌬 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 campgroundEn savoir plus
Its hard to leave a warm living room
15 septembre 2023, Irlande ⋅ ☁️ 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
14 septembre 2023, Irlande ⋅ ☁️ 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 beingEn savoir plus
Onto the Kerry Peninsula
13 septembre 2023, Irlande ⋅ 🌧 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.En savoir plus
Northbound on the Beara
12 septembre 2023, Irlande ⋅ ⛅ 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 toEn savoir plus
Rest and enjoy the view
11 septembre 2023, Irlande ⋅ ☁️ 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 andEn savoir plus
Beara peninsula
10 septembre 2023, Irlande ⋅ ☁️ 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 headEn savoir plus



























































































































































































































































































































