One of the greatest pleasures of taking part in any cycling sportive, along with experiencing different roads and scenery is meeting new cyclists and listening to their stories. Last Sunday as we rode along in the Bobby Power Commerative Cycle I began chatting to a former GAA man from Kilmacow who has swapped the hurley…
Kilkee and the windswept coast of Southern County Clare is famous amongst those who swim, cycle and run for the Triathlon known as 'The Hell of the West'. For those who venture out west on two wheels the area has much to offer, especially if you bring the family along…
Last week a group of 25 Adventurers from the Burren Cycling club covered all 2500 kilometers of Ireland's Wild Atlantic Way over the course of just five days. The sights, the sounds, the pain and the exhilaration will all live long in the memories of all who took part in the challenge. You can see…
Over the past two years or so, I have experienced a good deal of what The Wild Atlantic Way has to offer a cyclist. The longest coastal route in the World has spectacular scenery and incredible experiences to offer anyone who prefers to explore on two wheels rather than four. To read…
Cycling is often referred to as the new golf. This can be a very broad and general statement when taken on its own. But when you look at reports like the 2013 Resonance Report from the USA below, it's clear that there is a lot of merit within that title. Cycling is much more…
Breakfast in Gregans Castle is an experience all on its own. The finest selection of the freshest offerings greeted me upon arrival in the dining room. With tables allocated by each individual rooms identity, I returned to my table by the large conservatory window looking out across the magnificent Burren landscape all the way down…
A fabulous part of Ireland that displays The Wild Atlantic Way at its best including the ascent and descent of The Healy Pass. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cjIL3itq0UE&feature=player_embedded Barry www.thecyclingblog.com
Leaving the front of the Clifden Station house and passing through the small scenic town of Clifden you get a taste of why this quaint picturesque place is so popular with visitors from both home and abroad. Taking the Sky road out of town gives you another reason again. The road rises as soon as…
Enjoy watching the experience of cycling from The Clifden Station House along The Wild Atlantic Way on yet another day when the sunshine is never ending. [iframe width="853" height="480" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/acItj0uHsww?rel=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe] Barry www.thecyclingblog.com
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B3yzkREV_So Barry www.thecyclingblog.com
I rushed my breakfast in The Celtic Ross Hotel this morning. It was delicious, but the sight of two swans gliding gracefully along the clear water as I looked out from my breakfast table made me impatient to get out on the bike and make the most of my last day in West Cork. I…
Back at the hotel I bumped into a group of English motorists in some beautiful classic convertibles. They too had travelled along The Wild Atlantic Way today. Their total distance for the day was just over sixty one miles. I had travelled further on my bike :-)
Leaving the scenic surroundings of the Celtic Ross Hotel I turned right in the direction of Skibereen. The sun was reflecting its bright rays against the clear blue water and there was very little wind. A perfect day for a cycle. Within 500 meters a sign for the Wild Atlantic Way directed me left along…
