Ireland bike tour

[msincredible]

As I was researching, I found this company ( http://www.irondonkey.com/ ) and figured I had to give them a little bit of a chance if I ever went by bike just because the company name, for me, is so appropriate--I just plod along on my bike; modern day travel by donkey.

I used this company for a self-guided tour last summer and it was great. I did a week-long tour in County Clare. I met people who were doing guided tours through them and they also seemed very happy with the company.

[tangentgirl]

Divingbiker, did you ever go?

I'm thinking about doing an Ireland biking trip myself. Does anyone know of any good century rides in the country this summer?

[malkin]

Organized and supported centuries or just routes?

[azfiddle]

I was in Ireland this summer, mainly for music (heavenly, and long-anticipated). However, I did a little cycling. Kerry was gorgeous, and I rented a bike rode the Slea Head road, a loop from Dingle. I'm sure the Ring of Kerry would be equally lovely, and met some people who had spent 5 days touring there.

I spent 5 days in Clare, and there is actually a network of cycling routes, including areas in the Burren, Cliffs of Moher etc, so people might actually expect to see cyclists in the area. I rode a borrowed Dahon on two 15-20 mile routes in that area, and felt comfortable, even though there were no bike lanes. Maybe I was just a bit lucky....

I didn't visit the Wicklow Mountains but have heard they are pretty.

Feel free to PM me if you have more questions.

Sharon

[Trixiee]

Any further feedback on IronDonkey tours? I'm ready to push submit - but am a bit scared, as I would be touring with a group - yet by myself. Anyone care to give me the push?

[azfiddle]

Go- it's gorgeous country, the people are friendly, and the music is amazing! I'd go back to Ireland in a heartbeat!

Let us know what you decide!

[Trixiee]

2 more injections of syn visc in my knee for my osteoarthritis - if I get the clearance from my medical team - I'm going to do it! I'll let you know when I put the deposit down!