For eco-sports enthusiasts who love sporty vacations! Cycling in Ireland is a great way to get in some healthy exercise amid fabulous scenery! Want to pedal the deserted roads of Connemara, the Burren or elsewhere? No two tours are alike, giving you a magnificent overview of Ireland’s most beautiful corners! Want to find out more? Here we go!
Travelling in Ireland requires not only good physical condition, but also careful attention to the equipment you take with you. Starting with the bike, which has to be reliable and in excellent condition.
Of course, a good mountain bike is preferable to a city bike, as city bikes can be adapted to any type of road you’ll be riding (the bad reputation of Irish roads is well known)… It’s also possible to rent a bike on site, or to bring your own bike with you, for a higher price than your plane ticket (the same goes for the ferry)…
When it comes to equipment, it’s equally important to be able to cope with all possible and unimaginable situations (flat tires, broken derailleur chain, falls, bad weather… etc.).
We also recommend that you pack your backpack with everything you need to deal with any breakages, so that you can repair your bike in no time at all and set off again on the Irish roads. Here is a checklist of the basic equipment you need:
As mentioned above, the weather in Ireland is particularly changeable, and it’s possible to experience all 4 seasons of the year in a single day… You might as well do everything you can to minimize the risk of bad weather! That’s why we recommend you take to the Irish roads between May and September.
The weather here is much milder, and will surely spare you the inconvenience of a stay spent pedaling in the rain! What’s more, you’ll be able to discover the Irish countryside in the best possible conditions!
