SynopsisIn Ireland by Bike you'll find accurate, point-to-point directions and descriptions; details on attractions amenities, pubs, and bike shops; recommended two-, three- , and four-week itineraries; plus tips on trip planning, outfitting a bike, getting there, what to see and do, finding accommodations, road customs, history, and more., Is cycling Ireland for you? Only if you can picture yourself pedaling past forty shades of green, racing with salty breezes, or relaxing in a friendly village pub at the end of a day's ride. All this in a country so small you're never more than 70 miles from the sea! Before you rush off, prepare yourself with the only complete guide to seeing the Emerald Isle on two wheels. "Ireland by Bike" is stuffed with first-hand cycling information, the best prelude to enjoying Ireland and its people at a leisurely pace., Is cycling Ireland for you? Only if you can picture yourself pedaling past forty shades of green, racing with salty breezes, or relaxing in a friendly village pub at the end of a day's ride. All this in a country so small you're never more than 70 miles from the sea! Before you rush off, prepare yourself with the only complete guide to seeing the ......, * Contains all the information you'll need for successful touring * Covers attractions, amenities, pubs, and bike shops You'll be cycling through 40 shades of green in no time with this guidebook written especially for visiting cyclists. Completely updated and revised, it's the only complete resource for exploring Ireland on two wheels. These 21 routes from 12 to 61 miles in length can be done as day trips or linked into longer tours. Trips reach into all corners of Ireland, from Cork and Limerick to Donegal and Dublin. Whether you want to glide among rolling hills, explore sites of ancient history, or chat with the locals at friendly taverns, here is the extensive first-hand research and travel advice you need to make the bike trip of your dreams. In Ireland by Bike you'll find accurate, point-to-point directions and descriptions; details on attractions amenities, pubs, and bike shops; recommended two-, three-, and four-week itineraries; plus tips on trip planning, outfitting a bike, getting there, what to see and do, finding accommodations, road customs, history, and more.
LC Classification NumberGV1046.I73K73 1999