edobici_forza
Well-Known Member
- Region
- USA
- City
- San Mateo, CA
Cool FFD...I will try to remember!
2026 - Our Rides in Words, Photos, Maps and Videos
- Thread starter RabH
- Start date
fooferdoggie
Well-Known Member
most of my riding I cant get out of the city. bern too sick and it takes over a 30 mile round trip to get to different spots.
edobici_forza
Well-Known Member
- Region
- USA
- City
- San Mateo, CA
Bummer. hope you get well soon!
Chargeride
Well-Known Member
Ride started by the Druid inn, Llanferis
Straight into womans house, she jumped out, firstly she was absolutely beautiful, then she excitedly started to give us directions.
You'll need those electric bikes for the hill.
She wasnt kidding
The views were majestic.
Then a hillside forest with Ethopian goat herder levels of swarming flies
They followed us for half a mile.
Very beautifully serene paths
Gorgeous village, but the pub was for sale, not good.
Endless hobbit hole trails
The usual wave to the home owners
You actually went over his back garden to the bridleway
Heatwave makes for safe river crossings
huge fast descents make for huge climbs back up.
This village was stuck in the 50s
They only served tea, no coffee
This is a bridleway past the quarry, slightly abandoned
Im sure it is a playground to every kid.
Bridleway kicks out onto the driveway
Back brake threw the towel in, mad descent over rocks, then bleedin cows!
Last climb, down to three bar and 4 miles to go, no problem
Straight into womans house, she jumped out, firstly she was absolutely beautiful, then she excitedly started to give us directions.
You'll need those electric bikes for the hill.
She wasnt kidding
The views were majestic.
Then a hillside forest with Ethopian goat herder levels of swarming flies
They followed us for half a mile.
Very beautifully serene paths
Gorgeous village, but the pub was for sale, not good.
Endless hobbit hole trails
The usual wave to the home owners
You actually went over his back garden to the bridleway
Heatwave makes for safe river crossings
huge fast descents make for huge climbs back up.
This village was stuck in the 50s
They only served tea, no coffee
This is a bridleway past the quarry, slightly abandoned
Im sure it is a playground to every kid.
Bridleway kicks out onto the driveway
Back brake threw the towel in, mad descent over rocks, then bleedin cows!
Last climb, down to three bar and 4 miles to go, no problem
fooferdoggie
Well-Known Member
its getting better covid hit me hard this time.
Stefan Mikes
Gravel e-biker
- Region
- Europe
- City
- Mazovia, PL
If you ever fancy biking in Ireland...
Fly to Kerry. The car routes are also cycling ones. Irish drivers are careful and respectful. I could see many cyclists and e-bikers; for instance those climbing the Conor's Pass or merrily descending from Moll's Gap towards Killarney with astonishing views onto the lakes. (I can share GPX if you like). Car or a bike, always travel anti-clockwise or you would ride in a stream of tourist coaches! All (I say ALL) roads are quality asphalt.
The Priest's Leap route is scary but rewarding with unforgettable views! One route not mentioned here is Gap of Dunloe. A very narrow trail is occupied by cyclists and horse-drawn jaunting carts carrying tourists. I asked a French bike-packer about the impressions: "Beautiful?" -- "Hard" -- he sighed
On the other hand, he and his wife could complete the whole Ring of Kerry on their Specialized Diverges!
The hubs were: Castlemaine, Dingle, Valentia Island, Kenmare and Killarney. Castlemaine is of the top importance as it connects all the routes and is only 14 km from the airport (you can rent an e-bike in a place such as Dingle). A village with a wonderful guesthouse, an excellent restaurant and a grocery store: Why ask for more?
The Skellig Ring sported impressive cliffs but also a chocolate factory. Having a cup of hot chocolate made of genuine chocolate boosted our morale on one rainy Sunday
Oh, my, the area was so beautiful we got fed up with the views!
Fly to Kerry. The car routes are also cycling ones. Irish drivers are careful and respectful. I could see many cyclists and e-bikers; for instance those climbing the Conor's Pass or merrily descending from Moll's Gap towards Killarney with astonishing views onto the lakes. (I can share GPX if you like). Car or a bike, always travel anti-clockwise or you would ride in a stream of tourist coaches! All (I say ALL) roads are quality asphalt.
The Priest's Leap route is scary but rewarding with unforgettable views! One route not mentioned here is Gap of Dunloe. A very narrow trail is occupied by cyclists and horse-drawn jaunting carts carrying tourists. I asked a French bike-packer about the impressions: "Beautiful?" -- "Hard" -- he sighed
On the other hand, he and his wife could complete the whole Ring of Kerry on their Specialized Diverges!The hubs were: Castlemaine, Dingle, Valentia Island, Kenmare and Killarney. Castlemaine is of the top importance as it connects all the routes and is only 14 km from the airport (you can rent an e-bike in a place such as Dingle). A village with a wonderful guesthouse, an excellent restaurant and a grocery store: Why ask for more?
The Skellig Ring sported impressive cliffs but also a chocolate factory. Having a cup of hot chocolate made of genuine chocolate boosted our morale on one rainy Sunday
Oh, my, the area was so beautiful we got fed up with the views!
