In the 1970's I rode every inch of the coast of the Republic of Ireland in annual stages. This Spring, 2024, I will complete the circumnavigation of the island of Ireland cycling a coastal route from Belfast to Dublin in my 81st year.
Thanks so much for sharing. Some insanely beautiful shots in this video, the bike also has the perfect speed for how the landscape rolls past, not too slow, not too fast. Non-bike people just don't know what they are missing...
I did my own cycle tour of the southern half of Ireland back in 2012, (from Australia) which included much of your first 2 stages of the trip. Thanks to your video, I finally got to see much of what I missed out on due to my own experience with the weather. Thanks for the memories, and the inspiration to return. Great video, thanks for sharing.
Thank you! We are now done with our around the world tour but we can confidently say that Ireland was easily a top 3 country for riding out of the 30 something countries we rode through! We will be back again someday, hopefully to see more of the interior.
The fantastic opening aerial scene transitioning into Jenny’s voice over explaining the video is indeed different and captivating. (A bit different from the Taiwan trip😊). I love this new format. The duration of video , along with beautiful scenery “mixed”with soothing and serene voice / music made me feel fully immersed in Ireland. Overall, it was so great to see you two again. Thank you for sharing your memorable journey.
Spectacular landscapes, wonderful images, very well edited - That was one of your best videos I think. Loved it! The sheep demonstration at the end was very funny :-) I was waiting for the new video, I'm not disappointed!
I work for the Ontario Geological Survey and when my co-worker went to Iceland last month, all she talked about in her Facebook posts was geology this and geology that, and here we go again, 😆
I usually watch your videos multiple times: first on my phone , then again on the big screen. Literally, the scenery is spectacular . The colorful guiding narration made this episode very inviting. Loved it !
That was a wonderful video, thank you both so much for taking the time and effort to share it with us. You captured the amazing scenery and the weather in all its glory.
As a person from Dublin, I think it’s piss poor that the west don’t have more dedicated cycle tracks. A lot more people would bike pack if the roads weren’t so sketchy. In comparison to the east coast, we are really spoilt over here with nearly the entire coast of Dublin having a dedicated bike lane. They should also look at investing in dedicated electric charging points along the route to get more e-bikes out there too. The scenery is genuinely out of this world and much more enjoyable on 2 wheels.
The few dedicated cycle tracks that we got to ride in Ireland were definitely some of the highlights of the whole trip. We felt that riding the WaW in April was good choice because it meant minimal traffic compared to peak season, but unfortunately worse weather.
Lovely video. I have cycled the southern peninsulas mostly in September and was luckier with the weather. For anyone thinking to do it I'd say make sure to take the boat trip to the Skellig Islands.
Only found you guys on UA-cam. The sheep aren't happy with your pronunciation of are townes , village's, and area's 😂😂😂 looking forward to your next video. Cycle safe.
I love your videos and the insight they give to the countries through which you travel. What I miss is any interaction you have with the people of the regions through which you travel. It's as if you are making this journey alone, and without any interaction with the people you meet along the way. Or, who may help you in one way or another along the way. Is this on purpose?
We had a hard rule about not filming strangers. It just feels icky for us to turn the camera on someone who may not want to be in a youtube video and film our social interactions. We met many wonderful people on our trip but we don't feel sharing those interactions is appropriate. Other channels do it and that's fine but it's not something we're comfortable with.
Greetings from Galway. Respect to both of you for doing it the hard way. I’ve been thinking about doing some touring. My main fear is traffic (having once been knocked off my bike). Thanks for the inspiration.
Great video showing some good parts of the route,thanks 🙂 Must be the first cycling/walking video of the WAW where the Guinness hasn't been tried/shown! Did you stop at any town/villages/bars? Just a point of etiquette it's Londonderry/Derry then you don't alienate half the community. 😉
I've got a idea, let's go to a country, which is a Island out in the Atlantic,,and cycle a route known as The Wild Atlantic way, and video it and pop up in said video every now and again and act surprised that 1 it rains and 2 well the wind is kinda wild 😁enjoyed it all the same, but please tell me stopped in some of the town's along the way for pints
Hi, thanks for your great viedos! i like to do the wild atlantic way myself and wonder if you can tell me what equipment you recommend on the journey (bike, tent, navigation), thanks alot and cycle on😊
Cycle lanes are more common in urban and suburban areas. The Wild Atlantic Way is mostly in rural/remote areas. There just isn’t the roads suitable for widening and there really isn’t too much demand. As someone who lives on the WAW, cycling isn’t a very viable mode of transport for day to day commuting. A 20km cycle to work on dark, wet roads in gale force winds isn’t something that you do very often before a car becomes a necessity.
Question for Jenny! I noticed you're wearing Ombraz. How do you like em? They've been on my radar for years, but never pulled the trigger. Got any thoughts on the longevity of the cord etc? Cheers!
I am a huge fan of the Ombraz, I've been using them almost daily for about two years and the cord doesn't show any wear. Regular sunglasses would give me a headache after wearing them all day, but the Ombraz are super comfortable. My only complaint is the flat case they come with - my glasses often come out smudged and I have to wash them before wearing, but that's a small gripe. Overall I'd highly recommend them!
@@RollingExistence - Thank-you for taking the time to reply! Fantastic news about the durability. That was my main concern, so it's great to get some real-world, long-term feedback. Glad they're working out for you! Looks like I might have to revisit that idea. Thanks again!
Hi, I would like to know if this path is just for hikers and cyclists, or cars also drive back and foward. I'd like to know if the path is well pavimented for cycling.
Cars can also drive this route. Often there isn't much of a shoulder so the popular areas can be difficult for cycling. But the pavement is usually good quality.
Camping was a mixed bag. If we got stuck in a populated area with lots of sheep fields, it was a bit tricky. But the less developed areas along the coast were easier.
Quick question. What size Da Brim do you wear? Is it the Sporty or the classic model? and if you don't mind me asking, what size helmet do you have, just so that I can get my proportions correct.
In Ireland we were averaging about 40 miles per day, but it varies a lot depending on elevation gain, weather, and how often we're stopping to check out towns, views, etc.
@@RollingExistence I see in your videos that your bikes are single-speed, you don't have gears, there is an advantage in that they will not have gears, it is not a disadvantage
Pretty low to be honest. Ireland is a relatively small island and the population is well distributed throughout, there's pretty much no wilderness to speak of along the coast. You're almost always within sight of a house or farmstead.
I just rode it today. A six hour drive from Belfast but oh my glad. Thank you for the inspiration to see more of my home country. Safe travels on the rest of your trip.
The prevailing winds are from the southwest, so you have a better chance for tailwinds if you go south to north. That being said, the route goes in and out of lots of peninsulas so we experienced winds from every direction 😅
Sorry! Our excuse is that we lived in our tent and cooked our own food to save money and unfortunately didn't get a chance to meet many locals, so we were just reading place names off a map without any clue of how to really say them.
Paula, if you don't want to answer, don't answer, don't put anything, the truth is better, make the videos, that's why you ask, thank you, that's why you ask.
Raining as usual... Cuts to the next shot with the sun shining. Welcome to Ireland. Again, raining and 'it's Ireland!' No mention of how lovely and sunny it is but every time it rains it's as if Ireland is the only country that does. Ruined an otherwise great video for me.
In the 1970's I rode every inch of the coast of the Republic of Ireland in annual stages. This Spring, 2024, I will complete the circumnavigation of the island of Ireland cycling a coastal route from Belfast to Dublin in my 81st year.
A great achievement .I am young lad of merely 70 years and I do a small bit of cycling and maybe I should aim to do this . Well done !
William we are in awe! Thank you for sharing, it must have been quite a different experience riding Ireland in the 1970s.
Thanks so much for sharing. Some insanely beautiful shots in this video, the bike also has the perfect speed for how the landscape rolls past, not too slow, not too fast.
Non-bike people just don't know what they are missing...
Glad you enjoyed it! 😊
I did my own cycle tour of the southern half of Ireland back in 2012, (from Australia) which included much of your first 2 stages of the trip. Thanks to your video, I finally got to see much of what I missed out on due to my own experience with the weather. Thanks for the memories, and the inspiration to return. Great video, thanks for sharing.
That's awesome, glad to hear the video brought back some memories!
Thank you for sharing, looks like you guys had a wonderful trip!
Derry man here , I really enjoyed your adventure, I hope to see you both back again , best of luck from Ireland 🇮🇪 derry
Thank you! We are now done with our around the world tour but we can confidently say that Ireland was easily a top 3 country for riding out of the 30 something countries we rode through! We will be back again someday, hopefully to see more of the interior.
@@RollingExistence yes come to derry you'll find the people are the best anywhere in Ireland 🇮🇪 and your love the pints of Guinness in derry .
The fantastic opening aerial scene transitioning into Jenny’s voice over explaining the video is indeed different and captivating. (A bit different from the Taiwan trip😊).
I love this new format.
The duration of video , along with beautiful scenery “mixed”with soothing and serene voice / music made me feel fully immersed in
Ireland.
Overall, it was so great to see you two again. Thank you for sharing your memorable journey.
Thank you J.K.! We're really glad you enjoyed it 😊
Beautiful scenery! Not seeing much regarding practical necessities such as food, water, and bathrooms.
The most beautiful country in the world. I love going back to visit friends and family. Always something wonderful and spectacular to see.
Spectacular landscapes, wonderful images, very well edited - That was one of your best videos I think. Loved it! The sheep demonstration at the end was very funny :-) I was waiting for the new video, I'm not disappointed!
Thank you! Glad to hear you enjoyed it 😊
I work for the Ontario Geological Survey and when my co-worker went to Iceland last month, all she talked about in her Facebook posts was geology this and geology that, and here we go again, 😆
I usually watch your videos multiple times: first on my phone , then again on the big screen. Literally, the scenery is spectacular . The colorful guiding narration made this episode very inviting. Loved it !
Love the sheep and ponys. 😊
That was a wonderful video, thank you both so much for taking the time and effort to share it with us. You captured the amazing scenery and the weather in all its glory.
Thank you, glad you enjoyed it!
very good images, the location helps a lot in the journey... congratulations
At 9:52 that hog said, "what're you lookin' at?" This is a spectacular ride. You'll have a hard time topping this video going forward ;-)
Haha, the pig was definitely one of our favorite animals of the trip 😂 Glad you enjoyed the video!
really enjoyable and inspiring as ever !!
Many thanks for this work from morroco.
As a person from Dublin, I think it’s piss poor that the west don’t have more dedicated cycle tracks. A lot more people would bike pack if the roads weren’t so sketchy.
In comparison to the east coast, we are really spoilt over here with nearly the entire coast of Dublin having a dedicated bike lane.
They should also look at investing in dedicated electric charging points along the route to get more e-bikes out there too. The scenery is genuinely out of this world and much more enjoyable on 2 wheels.
The few dedicated cycle tracks that we got to ride in Ireland were definitely some of the highlights of the whole trip. We felt that riding the WaW in April was good choice because it meant minimal traffic compared to peak season, but unfortunately worse weather.
Lovely videos thank you for sharing
This is why we ride 👌🏻
Beautiful video. Thank you.
Remarkable scenery, and great filming. Thanks for sharing!
You nailed it. Well done!
I think the voice over by Jenny is a great addition to your videos. Great job you two 👍👍👍👍
Thank you so much! 😊
Great trip guys !!!!thanks for sharing
Great video and I am pleased to have found you. Now looking forward to watching your other videos. Stay safe.
Love this. Thanks for sharing the journey. Hope to do this next summer!
just beautiful !
wow , captured it very well !🙂
I was waiting for a new video! Finally!
Done! Great job! Awesome trip!
Great video, have to admire your grit doing it in April
Lovely video. I have cycled the southern peninsulas mostly in September and was luckier with the weather. For anyone thinking to do it I'd say make sure to take the boat trip to the Skellig Islands.
I enjoyed that a lot. Great edit. Thank you
Wonderful video !!!
Looks like a fantastic route. Great vid,thanks.
Great video! What an amazing part of the world for bike touring! I sure it gets a bit wet at times, but probably still worth it.
Thank you for visiting!
Amazing ride
Only found you guys on UA-cam. The sheep aren't happy with your pronunciation of are townes , village's, and area's 😂😂😂 looking forward to your next video. Cycle safe.
Our pronunciation is abysmal, we're very sorry! 😔
@@RollingExistenceNo need for apologize.I think it's great made me smile
Cycle safe 😀
are townes ?.. how about our towns? Remember, when you point the finger there's 3 pointing back at you 😂
Great views. Yoda has protected you!
I love your videos and the insight they give to the countries through which you travel. What I miss is any interaction you have with the people of the regions through which you travel. It's as if you are making this journey alone, and without any interaction with the people you meet along the way. Or, who may help you in one way or another along the way. Is this on purpose?
We had a hard rule about not filming strangers. It just feels icky for us to turn the camera on someone who may not want to be in a youtube video and film our social interactions. We met many wonderful people on our trip but we don't feel sharing those interactions is appropriate. Other channels do it and that's fine but it's not something we're comfortable with.
Brilliant Video.
so beautifull!
Awesome 👏 thanks
Greetings from Galway. Respect to both of you for doing it the hard way. I’ve been thinking about doing some touring. My main fear is traffic (having once been knocked off my bike). Thanks for the inspiration.
You missed the best bit on the north coast of Co Antrim ☘️☘️🐺☘️☘️
very nice video, like the new format.
Oh look, there's the sea on the left again!
Great video showing some good parts of the route,thanks 🙂 Must be the first cycling/walking video of the WAW where the Guinness hasn't been tried/shown! Did you stop at any town/villages/bars?
Just a point of etiquette it's Londonderry/Derry then you don't alienate half the community. 😉
Great videos! You should make a video of your bike and your gears :)
Thanks! We will make a gear video one day, just haven't gotten around to it yet!
வாழ்த்துகள் 💐✌️🚴🚴💪
I've got a idea, let's go to a country, which is a Island out in the Atlantic,,and cycle a route known as The Wild Atlantic way, and video it and pop up in said video every now and again and act surprised that 1 it rains and 2 well the wind is kinda wild 😁enjoyed it all the same, but please tell me stopped in some of the town's along the way for pints
These videos are so nice .Would you pick the same time of year if you did this again ??
Weather in Ireland is unpredictable the whole year round. Temperature doesn't vary much from April to October. But the rain.....
Hi, thanks for your great viedos! i like to do the wild atlantic way myself and wonder if you can tell me what equipment you recommend on the journey (bike, tent, navigation), thanks alot and cycle on😊
We use OSMand+ for navigation, and all our gear is listed on our website: www.rollingexistence.com/gear/. Make sure you've got decent rain gear!
Just wandering what tent you're using. It looks very much like my Second Arrow.
It's a Hilleberg Anjan 2.
wow😍❤
Cycle lanes are more common in urban and suburban areas. The Wild Atlantic Way is mostly in rural/remote areas. There just isn’t the roads suitable for widening and there really isn’t too much demand. As someone who lives on the WAW, cycling isn’t a very viable mode of transport for day to day commuting. A 20km cycle to work on dark, wet roads in gale force winds isn’t something that you do very often before a car becomes a necessity.
😉👍
Question for Jenny!
I noticed you're wearing Ombraz. How do you like em?
They've been on my radar for years, but never pulled the trigger. Got any thoughts on the longevity of the cord etc?
Cheers!
I am a huge fan of the Ombraz, I've been using them almost daily for about two years and the cord doesn't show any wear. Regular sunglasses would give me a headache after wearing them all day, but the Ombraz are super comfortable.
My only complaint is the flat case they come with - my glasses often come out smudged and I have to wash them before wearing, but that's a small gripe. Overall I'd highly recommend them!
@@RollingExistence - Thank-you for taking the time to reply!
Fantastic news about the durability. That was my main concern, so it's great to get some real-world, long-term feedback. Glad they're working out for you!
Looks like I might have to revisit that idea. Thanks again!
u haven't been to the india coastal route ... from Mumbai to Kolkatta its around 4000kms i.e 2485 miles
Hi, I would like to know if this path is just for hikers and cyclists, or cars also drive back and foward. I'd like to know if the path is well pavimented for cycling.
Cars can also drive this route. Often there isn't much of a shoulder so the popular areas can be difficult for cycling. But the pavement is usually good quality.
Hello , could you tell me what tent you are using?
We have a Hilleberg Anjan 2.
Did you take the ferry to cross the Shannon or did you cycle through Limerick?
We opted to take the ferry to save some miles, and we'd heard from several people that we wouldn't miss too much if we bypassed Limerick.
Subscribed. Did you find it easy to find camp sites along the trail?
Camping was a mixed bag. If we got stuck in a populated area with lots of sheep fields, it was a bit tricky. But the less developed areas along the coast were easier.
Just stunning. How many miles do you tend to do in a day?
It depends on the weather and how hilly the terrain is, but for the WAW we were usually doing between 25-45 miles per day.
Quick question. What size Da Brim do you wear? Is it the Sporty or the classic model? and if you don't mind me asking, what size helmet do you have, just so that I can get my proportions correct.
It's the Sporty model. Don't remember what size helmet I have though.
@@RollingExistence Thank you 🙂
Very nice video. What kind of handlebar does Jenny have?
They are Jones H-Bars with Ergon grips.
Thanks it looks very comfortable.
I come here watching South Korea UA-camr, Daeppari from the scene you met in Japan.
Good Luck!
Curious, what visor are you wearing that clips to your helmet?
We got them from a company called Da Brim. They're awesome!
Using Niterider 1800 luminas?
Front headlights are Sinewave Beacon dynamo lights.
How many miles do you walk on average per day?
In Ireland we were averaging about 40 miles per day, but it varies a lot depending on elevation gain, weather, and how often we're stopping to check out towns, views, etc.
@@RollingExistence I see in your videos that your bikes are single-speed, you don't have gears, there is an advantage in that they will not have gears, it is not a disadvantage
so ... did you pet any sheeps? :)
Sadly we did not 😞
Which bike is that
It's a 2020 Surly Ogre with Rohloff.
That looks a beautiful route, how did it score on the wilderness rating? Looked like people and places never too far away!
Pretty low to be honest. Ireland is a relatively small island and the population is well distributed throughout, there's pretty much no wilderness to speak of along the coast. You're almost always within sight of a house or farmstead.
Anybody know the stretch of road at 00:26?
It's near the end of the Dingle Peninsula (Slea Head Drive).
I just rode it today. A six hour drive from Belfast but oh my glad. Thank you for the inspiration to see more of my home country. Safe travels on the rest of your trip.
That's awesome, glad to hear you made it out there and that you enjoyed it!
I KNOW WIND HAS A MIND OF IT'S OWN,
IS GOING BOTTOM TO TOP THE BEST DIRECTION, PERCENTAGE OF LESS HEADWIND
The prevailing winds are from the southwest, so you have a better chance for tailwinds if you go south to north. That being said, the route goes in and out of lots of peninsulas so we experienced winds from every direction 😅
what a barren scenery, not sure if I d like that
조아요구독
Never any arguments? You should film one, even fake one. 😀
You pronounced Achill wrong
The video is gorgeous, but the mispronunciations of Irish place names drove me crazy.
Sorry! Our excuse is that we lived in our tent and cooked our own food to save money and unfortunately didn't get a chance to meet many locals, so we were just reading place names off a map without any clue of how to really say them.
Físeán iontach a bhí ann. Ach caithfidh mé a rá nár chuala mé logainmneacha Gaeilge a fuaimnithe mícheart i mo shaol
Paula, if you don't want to answer, don't answer, don't put anything, the truth is better, make the videos, that's why you ask, thank you, that's why you ask.
Raining as usual... Cuts to the next shot with the sun shining. Welcome to Ireland. Again, raining and 'it's Ireland!' No mention of how lovely and sunny it is but every time it rains it's as if Ireland is the only country that does. Ruined an otherwise great video for me.
Loop head peninsula In West Clare is the best