Cycling Donegal to Killybegs

Our first real cycling day was meant to be a 34-mile ride, but because of the weather (rain), we cut off about 8 miles so we could get into town to do some laundry. It's been a day of logistical challenges. First, the Garmin with our route wouldn't work, but we were able to use the written instructions and a previously-downloaded route on RideWithGPS. Next, Darryl discovered his phone plan wasn't working, and finally, the laundromat we'd planned on visiting was boarded up with no sign. Diane hiked nearly a mile to a self-serve laundry at a gas station.

Despite the rain (even some hail!), it was a beautiful ride on very quiet country roads. Lots of sheep! Some cows. We hugged the small bays of the Atlantic coastline all day.

We've arrived in Killybegs, a traditional fishing village. The residents and business owners are up-in-arms about a new government building under construction smack dab on the harborfront, blocking the view of the quaint (and active) marina from the visitors and residents. See our photo.Read more