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…
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…
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
I arrived at the Clifden Station House just after 3pm today and was itching to get out on the bike. This part of the country is truly unique and has so much to offer cyclists with spectacularly scenic roads and challenging climbs. The Sky road got its name in the early part of the last…
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B3yzkREV_So Barry www.thecyclingblog.com
