5 Hidden Gems Not to Miss On Your Donegal Bike Tour
One of the big advantages of choosing to travel by bicycle it the ease at which it allows you to stop and explore. Compared to our fellow visitors, who opt to explore from behind the wheel, being on a bike allows you to easily climb off, to check things out, or head down that narrow […]
Travelling to Ireland in Summer 2022
The signs are positive and it looks like the world is finally beginning to emerge from the two years of lockdowns, isolation, fear and uncertainty caused by the Covid 19 pandemic. For many of us the urge to travel is stronger than every. Experiencing the wonderful sights, smells and sounds while cycling or hiking through […]
A Simple Bike Repair Kit To Carry When Cycling
Anyone who has done even a limited amount of of cycling will almost certainly know what a nuisance it can be if you have a sudden breakdown or puncture that leaves you stranded on the roadside. Yet, while such incidents will always be an inconvenience, there is no reason why they should be anything more […]
Self-guided Bike Tours in Ireland
Thinking of going self-guided? Here are the answers to the most important questions about self-guided bike tours in Ireland. If you are planning a cycling holiday or bike tour in Ireland, there are a number of tour types to choose from. These include Guided Bike Tours; Self-Guided Bike Tours; and Fully Independent Tours. With a […]
Ray Friedman and Jen-Jen Lin
My wife and I loved our bike trip with Ireland by Bike. The routes Seamus designed are gorgeous – through open meadows, by oceans and inlets, and across mountain valleys. This is a truly stunning part of the world. What made it especially nice is that 80% of the roads had almost no traffic. We […]
Skip and Martha Lankford
“We all really enjoyed our visit this past July. Thank you for a great trip! The rides, scenery, B&Bs and (most of all) the people were phenomenal. Thanks again for a great trip.” Skip and Martha Lankford (with Larry and Kathy Banner) VA, USA Treasures of Coast and History: July 2018
New Yeats Country and Lakelands Mini Break
We are delighted to have just added a new 5 day/4 night mini break to our tours. This self-guided cycling break starts and finishes in Sligo. The tour follows quiet roads – perfect for cycling – to the coast at Mullaghmore then back to Sligo through to wonderful glacial valleys – Glenade and Glencar. Highlights […]
Wishing Everyone a Very Happy Christmas
The team at Ireland by Bike would like to wish all our friends and customers a very happy Christmas. We hope you all enjoy the festive season. Hopefully everyone will get time to get out cycling or walking over the holiday period. What better way to spend time with friends and family.
Tips for Maintaining Your Bike
Here are our tops tips to keep your bike in tip top shape… It’s the middle of winter here in Ireland now, and the weather this time of year can put increased strain on your bike. But no matter what the time of year, a bicycle that is well looked after, will make your tour […]
Choosing the Best Bike
Our simple guide to help you choose the ideal bike for your needs… There is no better way to see the world than by bicycle. Indeed, there is no better way to get from A to B than by bike — whether that involves a quick spin to the local shop, or the daily commute […]