30 Days Cycling the World's Longest Coastal Route // World Bicycle Touring Episode 23

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  • @williambarker-on2rx
    @williambarker-on2rx 8 місяців тому +15

    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.

    • @garrymurphy1553
      @garrymurphy1553 8 місяців тому +6

      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 !

    • @RollingExistence
      @RollingExistence  7 місяців тому +1

      William we are in awe! Thank you for sharing, it must have been quite a different experience riding Ireland in the 1970s.

  • @lothburke2243
    @lothburke2243 8 місяців тому +3

    Derry man here , I really enjoyed your adventure, I hope to see you both back again , best of luck from Ireland 🇮🇪 derry

    • @RollingExistence
      @RollingExistence  7 місяців тому +1

      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.

    • @lothburke2243
      @lothburke2243 6 місяців тому

      @@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 .

  • @mellowfellow6816
    @mellowfellow6816 2 роки тому +16

    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.

    • @RollingExistence
      @RollingExistence  2 роки тому +1

      That's awesome, glad to hear the video brought back some memories!

  • @CanyonWanderer
    @CanyonWanderer 2 роки тому +6

    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...

  • @jeanmcgahey1143
    @jeanmcgahey1143 Рік тому +3

    The most beautiful country in the world. I love going back to visit friends and family. Always something wonderful and spectacular to see.

  • @alafenetre81
    @alafenetre81 2 роки тому +8

    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!

  • @Walt1119
    @Walt1119 3 місяці тому +1

    Thank you for sharing, looks like you guys had a wonderful trip!

  • @Andy-sj2dv
    @Andy-sj2dv 2 роки тому +3

    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.

  • @j.k.6148
    @j.k.6148 2 роки тому +4

    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 !

  • @j.k.6148
    @j.k.6148 2 роки тому +10

    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.

    • @RollingExistence
      @RollingExistence  2 роки тому

      Thank you J.K.! We're really glad you enjoyed it 😊

  • @mickd802
    @mickd802 2 місяці тому

    Fabulous footage,really shows off the place, we did the waw on our motorbike a few years back and this brought back some great memories.thanks

  • @cascadorys
    @cascadorys 2 роки тому +4

    I was waiting for a new video! Finally!

    • @cascadorys
      @cascadorys 2 роки тому

      Done! Great job! Awesome trip!

  • @Jimbo_LB
    @Jimbo_LB 9 місяців тому

    I enjoyed that a lot. Great edit. Thank you

  • @davee9211
    @davee9211 Рік тому

    This is why we ride 👌🏻
    Beautiful video. Thank you.

  • @Andrew-Andre
    @Andrew-Andre 2 роки тому +2

    Remarkable scenery, and great filming. Thanks for sharing!

  • @allotment6244
    @allotment6244 2 роки тому +3

    really enjoyable and inspiring as ever !!

  • @noelodwyer
    @noelodwyer 6 місяців тому

    Thank you for visiting!

  • @missmiss7419
    @missmiss7419 2 роки тому +1

    Many thanks for this work from morroco.

  • @ianfinnerty3016
    @ianfinnerty3016 Рік тому

    Great video, have to admire your grit doing it in April

  • @OperationsAndSmoothProductions
    @OperationsAndSmoothProductions 2 роки тому +1

    You nailed it. Well done!

  • @farahnanasarji4098
    @farahnanasarji4098 Рік тому

    Love this. Thanks for sharing the journey. Hope to do this next summer!

  • @cdg-hzg
    @cdg-hzg 6 місяців тому

    Love the sheep and ponys. 😊

  • @jnrickards
    @jnrickards 2 роки тому +2

    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, 😆

  • @dannypauselius4089
    @dannypauselius4089 Рік тому

    I think the voice over by Jenny is a great addition to your videos. Great job you two 👍👍👍👍

  • @enoisporai...7772
    @enoisporai...7772 2 роки тому +1

    very good images, the location helps a lot in the journey... congratulations

  • @NoelG-IRE
    @NoelG-IRE 7 місяців тому +1

    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.

    • @RollingExistence
      @RollingExistence  7 місяців тому +1

      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.

  • @2wheelsrbest327
    @2wheelsrbest327 2 роки тому +1

    Great video and I am pleased to have found you. Now looking forward to watching your other videos. Stay safe.

  • @lizp8652
    @lizp8652 Рік тому

    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.

  • @218colin1
    @218colin1 2 роки тому +1

    Lovely videos thank you for sharing

  • @野中隆弘-j5d
    @野中隆弘-j5d 2 роки тому +1

    just beautiful !

  • @stropskoj
    @stropskoj 2 роки тому +1

    Great trip guys !!!!thanks for sharing

  • @chrismorfas7515
    @chrismorfas7515 Рік тому +1

    Beautiful scenery! Not seeing much regarding practical necessities such as food, water, and bathrooms.

  • @troyboy671
    @troyboy671 2 роки тому +1

    wow , captured it very well !🙂

  • @CyclingAlaska
    @CyclingAlaska 2 роки тому +2

    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.

  • @MrJx4000
    @MrJx4000 2 роки тому +2

    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 ;-)

    • @RollingExistence
      @RollingExistence  2 роки тому +1

      Haha, the pig was definitely one of our favorite animals of the trip 😂 Glad you enjoyed the video!

  • @michaelhawkins7995
    @michaelhawkins7995 2 роки тому

    Looks like a fantastic route. Great vid,thanks.

  • @reyguarinnjbchannel5850
    @reyguarinnjbchannel5850 Рік тому

    Amazing ride

  • @ReimaginedAdventures
    @ReimaginedAdventures 2 роки тому +1

    Wonderful video !!!

  • @davidvanderbeek9794
    @davidvanderbeek9794 Рік тому

    so beautifull!

  • @bengt_axle
    @bengt_axle 2 роки тому

    Great views. Yoda has protected you!

  • @jodydownes2271
    @jodydownes2271 2 роки тому +2

    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.

    • @RollingExistence
      @RollingExistence  2 роки тому +2

      Our pronunciation is abysmal, we're very sorry! 😔

    • @jodydownes2271
      @jodydownes2271 2 роки тому

      @@RollingExistenceNo need for apologize.I think it's great made me smile
      Cycle safe 😀

    • @SPaddy-fb7hy
      @SPaddy-fb7hy 2 роки тому

      are townes ?.. how about our towns? Remember, when you point the finger there's 3 pointing back at you 😂

  • @johhny711
    @johhny711 2 роки тому

    Brilliant Video.

  • @Daltesq
    @Daltesq 2 роки тому

    very nice video, like the new format.

  • @michaelherron4306
    @michaelherron4306 Рік тому

    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.

  • @lennymclean.
    @lennymclean. 2 роки тому

    Oh look, there's the sea on the left again!

  • @cdg-hzg
    @cdg-hzg 6 місяців тому

    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?

    • @RollingExistence
      @RollingExistence  5 місяців тому

      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.

  • @valmirbrunharimicao7850
    @valmirbrunharimicao7850 2 роки тому

    Awesome 👏 thanks

  • @craigshambaugh1918
    @craigshambaugh1918 Рік тому +1

    These videos are so nice .Would you pick the same time of year if you did this again ??

    • @patoruairc
      @patoruairc 11 місяців тому

      Weather in Ireland is unpredictable the whole year round. Temperature doesn't vary much from April to October. But the rain.....

  • @jiajunsun3845
    @jiajunsun3845 2 роки тому

    Great videos! You should make a video of your bike and your gears :)

    • @RollingExistence
      @RollingExistence  2 роки тому

      Thanks! We will make a gear video one day, just haven't gotten around to it yet!

  • @allanrobins1564
    @allanrobins1564 2 роки тому

    Just wandering what tent you're using. It looks very much like my Second Arrow.

  • @timmobbs165
    @timmobbs165 2 роки тому

    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. 😉

  • @niallocallanain3579
    @niallocallanain3579 Рік тому

    Did you take the ferry to cross the Shannon or did you cycle through Limerick?

    • @RollingExistence
      @RollingExistence  Рік тому

      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.

  • @adrianreinhard1698
    @adrianreinhard1698 2 роки тому

    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😊

    • @RollingExistence
      @RollingExistence  2 роки тому +1

      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!

  • @VeloObscura
    @VeloObscura 2 роки тому

    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!

    • @RollingExistence
      @RollingExistence  2 роки тому +1

      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!

    • @VeloObscura
      @VeloObscura 2 роки тому

      @@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!

  • @sappeltje6659
    @sappeltje6659 2 роки тому

    Very nice video. What kind of handlebar does Jenny have?

  • @aligreenlife
    @aligreenlife Рік тому

    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.

    • @RollingExistence
      @RollingExistence  Рік тому

      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.

  • @GaryTR35
    @GaryTR35 2 роки тому

    Subscribed. Did you find it easy to find camp sites along the trail?

    • @RollingExistence
      @RollingExistence  2 роки тому +1

      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.

  • @wildirishladdavy7965
    @wildirishladdavy7965 11 місяців тому

    You missed the best bit on the north coast of Co Antrim ☘️☘️🐺☘️☘️

  • @davidrogers6287
    @davidrogers6287 11 місяців тому

    Hello , could you tell me what tent you are using?

  • @alancooke6630
    @alancooke6630 2 роки тому

    Just stunning. How many miles do you tend to do in a day?

    • @RollingExistence
      @RollingExistence  2 роки тому +1

      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.

  • @dearbike
    @dearbike 2 роки тому

    வாழ்த்துகள் 💐✌️🚴🚴💪

  • @pete8689
    @pete8689 Рік тому

    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

  • @kommando7483
    @kommando7483 Рік тому

    I come here watching South Korea UA-camr, Daeppari from the scene you met in Japan.
    Good Luck!

  • @SC-hk6ui
    @SC-hk6ui 2 роки тому

    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.

    • @RollingExistence
      @RollingExistence  2 роки тому +1

      It's the Sporty model. Don't remember what size helmet I have though.

    • @SC-hk6ui
      @SC-hk6ui 2 роки тому

      @@RollingExistence Thank you 🙂

  • @bren42069
    @bren42069 2 роки тому

    so ... did you pet any sheeps? :)

  • @germcevoy
    @germcevoy Рік тому

    Anybody know the stretch of road at 00:26?

    • @RollingExistence
      @RollingExistence  Рік тому +1

      It's near the end of the Dingle Peninsula (Slea Head Drive).

    • @germcevoy
      @germcevoy Рік тому

      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.

    • @RollingExistence
      @RollingExistence  Рік тому +1

      That's awesome, glad to hear you made it out there and that you enjoyed it!

  • @Dreyno
    @Dreyno Рік тому

    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.

  • @leonchen6704
    @leonchen6704 2 роки тому

    Curious, what visor are you wearing that clips to your helmet?

    • @RollingExistence
      @RollingExistence  2 роки тому

      We got them from a company called Da Brim. They're awesome!

  • @bugijam
    @bugijam 2 роки тому

    wow😍❤

  • @nigelmccomb8106
    @nigelmccomb8106 2 місяці тому

    You missed Malin head!?

  • @JmartiStudio
    @JmartiStudio Рік тому

    How many miles do you walk on average per day?

    • @RollingExistence
      @RollingExistence  Рік тому

      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.

    • @JmartiStudio
      @JmartiStudio Рік тому

      @@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

  • @thestoryseeker
    @thestoryseeker 2 роки тому

    u haven't been to the india coastal route ... from Mumbai to Kolkatta its around 4000kms i.e 2485 miles

  • @4672-m9f
    @4672-m9f Рік тому

    Using Niterider 1800 luminas?

  • @VVK108
    @VVK108 Рік тому

    Which bike is that

  • @CRAIGNV
    @CRAIGNV 2 роки тому

    I KNOW WIND HAS A MIND OF IT'S OWN,
    IS GOING BOTTOM TO TOP THE BEST DIRECTION, PERCENTAGE OF LESS HEADWIND

    • @RollingExistence
      @RollingExistence  2 роки тому +1

      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 😅

  • @hungrysol7454
    @hungrysol7454 Рік тому

    조아요구독

  • @syncrosimon
    @syncrosimon 2 роки тому

    That looks a beautiful route, how did it score on the wilderness rating? Looked like people and places never too far away!

    • @RollingExistence
      @RollingExistence  2 роки тому +3

      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.

  • @Cicloviajantezarate
    @Cicloviajantezarate Рік тому

    😉👍

  • @clickbaitnumberone1403
    @clickbaitnumberone1403 2 роки тому

    what a barren scenery, not sure if I d like that

  • @jkelly2732grunt
    @jkelly2732grunt Рік тому +1

    Físeán iontach a bhí ann. Ach caithfidh mé a rá nár chuala mé logainmneacha Gaeilge a fuaimnithe mícheart i mo shaol

  • @kevinseversonandhisvizslas8287

    Never any arguments? You should film one, even fake one. 😀

  • @Whizzy-jx3qe
    @Whizzy-jx3qe Рік тому

    You pronounced Achill wrong

  • @redhead71775
    @redhead71775 8 місяців тому

    The video is gorgeous, but the mispronunciations of Irish place names drove me crazy.

    • @RollingExistence
      @RollingExistence  7 місяців тому

      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.

  • @JmartiStudio
    @JmartiStudio Рік тому

    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.

  • @man.bike.camp.4409
    @man.bike.camp.4409 2 роки тому

    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.

  • @E_O_S_
    @E_O_S_ Рік тому

    Loop head peninsula In West Clare is the best