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Lourdes loop

After waiting out a storm, we headed out for two of the hardest climbs in the Pyrenees. We started out with Luz Ardiden and finished with Hautacam. Both are rated as HC category. The scenery was spectacular but the mountain … Continue reading

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Pau to Lourdes

Excited to get started we left Pau early Monday morning en route to Lourdes. Our first climb over the Aubisque gave us a good taste of what the next 2 weeks will be like. Long hard climbs take us from … Continue reading

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We have arrived in Pau

After a long layover in Paris, we made it to Pau late in the afternoon. After some much needed sleep, we are ready for our first climb, which will be the Aubisque. We will finish our day in Lourdes.   

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Dublin/ 2 great trips

After a train ride from Galway to Dublin, our final full day in Ireland was spent sightseeing the city. Most of us hopped on a tour bus that takes you to all the major attractions. Our back to back trips had … Continue reading

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The Aran Islands/ back in time you go

When we thought  our riding was done in Ireland we set off on another experience when we rented bicycles on Inishmore, to go explore the island. This ended up as the most uncomfortable and for some as the hardest ride, … Continue reading

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Along the coast to Galway

Riding close along the Atlantic Ocean on one side and the beauty of The Burren on the other gave us another spectacular day of what  Ireland could offer us riding our bicycles through here. The vibrant city of Galway was … Continue reading

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A stay at the Ballinalacken Castle in Doolin

After we left the cliffs,we set out to find our hotel for the evening. We just got treated with more great views overlooking the Atlantic Ocean, the cliffs and the Aran Islands. And we got a tour of the castle. … Continue reading

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Cliffs of Moher

A great bicycle ride on beautiful country roads brought us to the Cliffs of Moher. A spot where mother nature did it’s best. These cliffs are spectacular and should be part of the natural wonders. I hope these pictures will … Continue reading

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Kylemore Abbey

           

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