The Buren
22 september 2023, Ierland ⋅ ⛅ 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. NiceMeer informatie
Cliffs of Moher
21 september 2023, Ierland ⋅ ☁️ 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 manageMeer informatie
Kilkee Cliffs
20 september 2023, Ierland ⋅ 🌧 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 LoopMeer informatie
Onto Clare County
19 september 2023, Ierland ⋅ 🌬 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. RideMeer informatie
Amongst the sheep
18 september 2023, Ierland ⋅ 🌬 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 overgrownMeer informatie
Exploring Dingle
17 september 2023, Ierland ⋅ ☁️ 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 onMeer informatie
Into the wind
16 september 2023, Ierland ⋅ 🌬 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 campgroundMeer informatie
Its hard to leave a warm living room
15 september 2023, Ierland ⋅ ☁️ 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 september 2023, Ierland ⋅ ☁️ 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 beingMeer informatie
Onto the Kerry Peninsula
13 september 2023, Ierland ⋅ 🌧 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.Meer informatie
Northbound on the Beara
12 september 2023, Ierland ⋅ ⛅ 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 toMeer informatie
Rest and enjoy the view
11 september 2023, Ierland ⋅ ☁️ 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 andMeer informatie
Beara peninsula
10 september 2023, Ierland ⋅ ☁️ 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 headMeer informatie
Sheeps Head penninsula
9 september 2023, Ierland ⋅ ☀️ 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.Meer informatie
Onto the Mizen peninsula
8 september 2023, Ierland ⋅ ⛅ 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 ofMeer informatie
Our first wild camp
7 september 2023, Ierland ⋅ ☀️ 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 setMeer informatie
Ireland and the Wild Atlantic way
6 september 2023, Ierland ⋅ ⛅ 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. CameMeer informatie
To the ferry we go
5 september 2023, Frankrijk ⋅ ☀️ 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 forMeer informatie
Exploring the coast
4 september 2023, Frankrijk ⋅ ☀️ 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 september 2023, Frankrijk ⋅ ☀️ 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 september 2023, Frankrijk ⋅ ⛅ 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 ridingMeer informatie
Up and around the inlets
1 september 2023, Frankrijk ⋅ ☁️ 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 augustus 2023, Frankrijk ⋅ 🌧 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 dueMeer informatie
Watching the tide come in
30 augustus 2023, Frankrijk ⋅ ☁️ 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 augustus 2023, Frankrijk ⋅ ☁️ 18 °C
Grey day but nice riding. Rode mostly inland though crossed a number of inlets as the coastline is quite jagged.