When
you think of bike tours Ireland go with the locally owned and
operated company. Our bicycle tour is set in the West of Ireland
encompassing Connemara, the Burren and Aran Islands.
Select the bike
tour owned and operated by locals, who have a life-long knowledge
of their region. This
is the only bike tour which explores Connemara, Aran Islands, Burren
and Shannon Basin in seven days, irrespective of your cycling ability.Over the past 10 years, we have developed a
unique system, whereby You decide how much you want
to ride each day. We provide airport transfers the
day before the tour begins and the day after the tour finishes,
enabling you to explore a much more extensive area as you
get 7 full days of cycling. You will enjoy the spectacular scenery
while soaking up the historical background of the regions at your
own pace.
We provide
daily luggage transfer, breakfast, snacks throughout daily ride,
dinner in quality restaurants each evening ,drinking water on daily
rides, cell phones, top quality Trek 4300, 24 speed bikes which
come in 7 different sizes so you get the perfect fit, maps &
road markings, ferry transfers to Aran islands as well as your accommodation
in 4 star hotels & guesthouses, most equipped with swimming
pool, jacuzzi, and sauna, helping you to relax after your ride.
We specialize
in running tours along the West coast of Ireland, as this is our
territory. One of our guides has written two books detailing the
history of the region back to 2800 BC. Our local knowledge and appreciation
of the area means that you will learn much about the people, the
history, the traditions, the politics, and music that has shaped
our culture. We will give you a unique insight into Irish country
life, including an optional farm visit where you can help with the
milking. As locals we have limitless opportunities to research and
fine tune our routes affording you the best scenery and cycling
the region has to offer.
You
will be backed up with two support busses and a motorbike throughout
your daily ride. This level of support means you don't have to ride
in a group, you are free to explore independently. We provide cell
phones so you can go off the suggested route and explore the "boreens"
safe in the knowledge that we can track your progress. Over the
past decade we have modified and tweaked the tour in such a way
that the needs of advanced, intermediate and beginner cyclists can
be accommodated. Remember, you wont delay anyone irrespective of
how long you stop to take photos or chat with the locals. However,
if you are up for a challenge we can get you all the miles you want.
Typically the majority of people who come on the tour cycle at a
moderate pace, taking time to see the countryside rather than just
clocking up miles. If you decide to arrive a few days before the
tour or stay a few days after we can help out with the planning
of your itinerary. As we are based locally, we don't incur expenses
to which outside operators are exposed to, so more of yourfee goes towards the quality of the accommodation, meals,
equipment and support you'll utilize on the tour. Not only will
it be difficult to find another tour offering so much, it will be
impossible to find one priced as competitively. Have a look through
the Daily itinerary . You can check
out the hotels and guesthouses via the links on each page.
Looking
forward to meeting you this summer, John Heagney ,Owner Cycle Holidays
Ireland.
You
will be backed up with two support busses and a motorbike throughout
your daily ride. This level of support means you don't have to ride
in a group, you are free to explore independently. We provide cell
phones so you can go off the suggested route and explore the "boreens"
safe in the knowledge that we can track your progress. Over the
past decade we have modified and tweaked the tour in such a way
that the needs of advanced, intermediate and beginner cyclists can
be accommodated. Remember, you wont delay anyone irrespective of
how long you stop to take photos or chat with the locals. However,
if you are up for a challenge we can get you all the miles you want.
Typically the majority of people who come on the tour cycle at a
moderate pace, taking time to see the countryside rather than just
clocking up miles. If you decide to arrive a few days before the
tour or stay a few days after we can help out with the planning
of your itinerary. As we are based locally, we don't incur expenses
to which outside operators are exposed to, so more of your
fee goes towards the quality of the accommodation, meals,
equipment and support you'll utilize on the tour. Not only will
it be difficult to find another tour offering so much, it will be
impossible to find one priced as competitively. Have a look through
the