The Buren
22 settembre 2023, Irlanda ⋅ ⛅ 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. NiceLeggi altro
Cliffs of Moher
21 settembre 2023, Irlanda ⋅ ☁️ 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 manageLeggi altro
Kilkee Cliffs
20 settembre 2023, Irlanda ⋅ 🌧 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 LoopLeggi altro
Onto Clare County
19 settembre 2023, Irlanda ⋅ 🌬 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. RideLeggi altro
Amongst the sheep
18 settembre 2023, Irlanda ⋅ 🌬 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 overgrownLeggi altro
Exploring Dingle
17 settembre 2023, Irlanda ⋅ ☁️ 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 onLeggi altro
Into the wind
16 settembre 2023, Irlanda ⋅ 🌬 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 campgroundLeggi altro
Its hard to leave a warm living room
15 settembre 2023, Irlanda ⋅ ☁️ 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 settembre 2023, Irlanda ⋅ ☁️ 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 beingLeggi altro
Onto the Kerry Peninsula
13 settembre 2023, Irlanda ⋅ 🌧 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.Leggi altro
Northbound on the Beara
12 settembre 2023, Irlanda ⋅ ⛅ 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 toLeggi altro
Rest and enjoy the view
11 settembre 2023, Irlanda ⋅ ☁️ 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 andLeggi altro
Beara peninsula
10 settembre 2023, Irlanda ⋅ ☁️ 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 headLeggi altro
Sheeps Head penninsula
9 settembre 2023, Irlanda ⋅ ☀️ 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.Leggi altro
Onto the Mizen peninsula
8 settembre 2023, Irlanda ⋅ ⛅ 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 ofLeggi altro
Our first wild camp
7 settembre 2023, Irlanda ⋅ ☀️ 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 setLeggi altro
Ireland and the Wild Atlantic way
6 settembre 2023, Irlanda ⋅ ⛅ 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. CameLeggi altro
To the ferry we go
5 settembre 2023, Francia ⋅ ☀️ 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 forLeggi altro
Exploring the coast
4 settembre 2023, Francia ⋅ ☀️ 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
3 settembre 2023, Francia ⋅ ☀️ 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
2 settembre 2023, Francia ⋅ ⛅ 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 ridingLeggi altro
Up and around the inlets
1 settembre 2023, Francia ⋅ ☁️ 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
31 agosto 2023, Francia ⋅ 🌧 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 dueLeggi altro
Watching the tide come in
30 agosto 2023, Francia ⋅ ☁️ 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
29 agosto 2023, Francia ⋅ ☁️ 18 °C
Grey day but nice riding. Rode mostly inland though crossed a number of inlets as the coastline is quite jagged.