Cycling Holidays in Ireland Frequently asked questions

What should I bring
Do I need to be fit
What happens if I get delayed on arrival day
Accommodation
The Tour and guide (guided tours only)

What should I bring
We would recommend that you bring the following:

Padded cycling shorts or even a gel saddle which can make your days cycling more comfortable.
Cycling mitts are also useful ? Water bottles
If you own your own bicycle helmet, then we suggest you bring it along
It is advisable to bring some windproof and water proof gear.
Sunglasses,
Suncream
We do provide small front pannier bags in which you can keep your day to day items.

Do I need to be fit
You need to be aerobically fit but remember you can travel at your own pace and do not have to travel in a group. We do recommend that you do some training spins before you start the tour. For those who are fit and energetic, longer routes are always available and we will gladly give those to you.

What happens if I get delayed on arrival day
If you know in advance that you are going to be delayed, please contact Go Ireland at 00353 66 9762094.

If you get delayed unexpectedly, please call our emergency mobile number 087 2355293 (if calling from outside Ireland then dial 00353 87 2355293)

Accommodation
The accommodation is booked on a twin sharing basis in quality family run guesthouses. We will do our utmost to match those singles willing to share a room. We try to ensure you will receive a room with private facilities but in some of the more remote spots you may have to share a bathroom. Due to the isolated nature of some of our locations, there is limited availability of single room accommodation. We will be happy to book extra nights accommodation for you at the start or end of the tour.

The Tour and guide (guided tours only)
The maximum size of our tours is generally 18 persons. Our clients come from all over the world. You meet with your guide at 17.30 on the Saturday evening and we fit you for your bike.
The guide will then take your luggage to your accommodation unless you have already booked in and suggest a meeting place for dinner that evening where you can start to get to know your cycling colleagues for the week.
The guide does not cycle with you but will be driving the support van and will make a few sweeps to ensure that you are all ok if one of you needs a lift then he will gladly put you and your bike in the van.
The guide will move your luggage each day and meet you for lunch each day. He will also suggest the best pubs and restaurants to visit at night time.

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