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Conquering the Slieve Bloom Mountains
We don't usually associate the midlands of Ireland with mountains but, linking counties Offaly and Laois, the Slieve Bloom Mountains offer some challenging and really enjoyable cycling...
Lark with the Lord Mayor 2019; Going Electric at Cork’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade
We thought another Lark with the Lord Mayor would be a great way of showing how City View Wheels' electric bikes can be a great cycling option for people of all ages and levels of fitness. Our 2019...
Some Harmless Little Winter Cycles!
I'm sure you've heard of 'pet days'? Well, during winter and early spring, when we can't expect many warm days, we can always look out for the occasional sunny one. You'd be surprised how many there...
A Late November Adventure
There are many surveys reporting that people with electric bikes are likely to use them far more often than those with ordinary bikes. Yesterday proved that for us! You don't expect to have a...
Ballybrack Woods (Mangala) Pathway, Douglas, Cork
Accessed from Church Road in Douglas, Cork City, this beautifully redeveloped and extended pathway now goes all the way to Cherrygarth, with exits at Donnybrook, Berkley and Calderwood Road. What a...
Urban October and a Car-Free Marina, Blackrock, Cork City
How wonderful it was yesterday, Sunday 7th October, to see the Marina packed with children and adults - walking, cycling, playing old fashioned games along the road, jumping into a heap of leaves...
Going Loopy!
The glorious Loop Head peninsula was our recent cycling destination. What an extraordinary place - wild and wonderful with the most amazing sea views and geological delights! While there weren't too...
Magnificent Cycling Opportunities in Killarney National Park
Cycling in Killarney National Park is always delightful. With its endless off-road paths offering magnificent views around every corner, you could travel a new journey every day for weeks. In the...
Trip to Germany for new Kreidler models, and much more!
A trip to the Bike Festival at the Cycle Union factory in Oldenburg, Germany, is always worthwhile. This is where our Kreidler e-bikes are manufactured, along with many other top brands. This year...
Blackrock to Passage Greenway and on to Cobh
Sometimes we overlook our local amenities, but when special friends come to stay, the opportunity to re-explore what's on your own doorstep gives great pleasure to all! The Greenway from Blackrock...
The Copper Coast, Co. Waterford
More e-bike escapades! Today we headed east along the Copper Coast road from Stradbally to Annestown. The Waterford Greenway was too busy, it being a hot and sunny Sunday afternoon. The...
50 km Cycle in the Knockmealdown Mts., Co. Tipperary
We took on the challenge of Michael’s Knockmealdown Mountains in Co. Tipperary today. We parked at Mt. Melleray and cycled over the mountain to Newcastle. Stunning scenery at the top of the mountain...