Cycling Ireland’s Wild Atlantic Way
I want to tell you about Ireland. My Ireland. No, I’m not Irish, and obviously I don’t own the place. That’s not what I mean when I say my Ireland.… Read More »Cycling Ireland’s Wild Atlantic Way
WAW Series
Wild Atlantic Way – the things that went wrong
One of the things that’s important to accept before going cycle touring is that things can, and often do go wrong. Being mentally prepared for that will leave you prepared… Read More »Wild Atlantic Way – the things that went wrong
Wild Atlantic Way – the aftermath
Suddenly, almost abruptly, the adventure is over. For over two weeks I’ve been pedalling ever nearer to Galway. On the final day of any real cycling, I did an urban… Read More »Wild Atlantic Way – the aftermath
Wild Atlantic Way – Day 16
My Wild Atlantic Way adventure is, in cycling terms at least, all done. I’m writing this while sat in Galway train station, where I collected my pre-booked ticket to Dublin.… Read More »Wild Atlantic Way – Day 16
Wild Atlantic Way – Day 15
I had a sort of enforced rest day. With only 80km (50 miles) left to cycle to Galway, I’m well ahead of schedule. The only constant is change Unfortunately, the… Read More »Wild Atlantic Way – Day 15
Wild Atlantic Way – Day 14
The changes I was forced to make to the route, after my bike started breaking, meant that I ended up well ahead of schedule. That, in turn, means that the… Read More »Wild Atlantic Way – Day 14
Wild Atlantic Way – Day 13
As I’m still well ahead of schedule, today was only ever going to be a short day. Mike the Pies Originally I planned to end yesterday’s ride in Listowel, which… Read More »Wild Atlantic Way – Day 13
Wild Atlantic Way – Day 12
Yesterday’s post ended with me having reached Tralee. Before I continue the tale, I really need to point out that my journey is a snapshot in time, filtered through my… Read More »Wild Atlantic Way – Day 12
Wild Atlantic Way – Day 11
I’m still adjusting to suddenly having such short cycling days! I started my day slowly, and that was intentional, knowing the ride from Killarney to Tralee was short an easy.… Read More »Wild Atlantic Way – Day 11
Wild Atlantic Way – Day 10
I took today off. To be honest, that’s a decision taken the day before, while still in Kenmare. Essentially, I didn’t know whether or not O’Sullivan’s in Killarney would have… Read More »Wild Atlantic Way – Day 10
Wild Atlantic Way – Day 9
I will admit to feeling a bit despondent yesterday, what with the bike shop in Kenmare being unwilling/unable to look at my bike. At first I thought about booking into… Read More »Wild Atlantic Way – Day 9
Wild Atlantic Way – Day 8
Ireland was back to what I’ve come to accept as normal today, and the people I met along the way were all very friendly. Good morning! At some point, as… Read More »Wild Atlantic Way – Day 8
Wild Atlantic Way – Day 7
I make a conscious effort to try and avoid being negative, but the town of Bantry doesn’t rate well at all in my opinion. Bantry – best avoided When I… Read More »Wild Atlantic Way – Day 7
Wild Atlantic Way – Day 6
Today’s update also carries more news from yesterday. After waking, and packing up, I took up the offer of coffee made by the two YouTubing couples. Video killed the radio… Read More »Wild Atlantic Way – Day 6
Wild Atlantic Way – Day 5
Today was different: for the first time on this ride, I had nobody to meet. Like cycle touring normally is (for me, at least) I was on my own. I… Read More »Wild Atlantic Way – Day 5
Wild Atlantic Way – Day 4
Just an update on my 4th day of cycling Ireland’s Wild Atlantic Way. Remember, if you haven’t been doing so, you can follow my (glacial) progress in real-time (provided I… Read More »Wild Atlantic Way – Day 4
Wild Atlantic Way – Day 3
Today was a mixed bag! It rained last night, and there was soft drizzle when I woke. After packing up, I made my way back to the road, then set… Read More »Wild Atlantic Way – Day 3
Wild Atlantic Way – Day 2
Though this is Day 2, it is actually the first day of proper cycling. More trains! My day started with a bike ride to the station, to catch a train… Read More »Wild Atlantic Way – Day 2
Wild Atlantic Way – Day 1
Today was all about getting to Dublin. Cork city, in County Cork. However, things didn’t go to plan. I belatedly discovered that there were rail strikes on for today, and… Read More »Wild Atlantic Way – Day 1
Competition – with a twist
During my upcoming Irish Adventure, mostly following the Wild Atlantic Way, I’ll have the good fortune of meeting John Devoy, and spending time with him. In fact, we’ll do a… Read More »Competition – with a twist