Set to be a westerly for the next few days. It'll blow you back to Rosslare. I'd take the coast road if you have time, it's very nice.
Can someone do a speed test with a trailer vs the same kit in panniers? It'd be interesting. I've not ridden with a low style cargo trailer but I've noticed a fair bit of extra drag from panniers.
What I’ve noticed with a trailer compared to panniers,is they are a lot easier to handle in side winds
I found a chandler and engineering shop that had the right bearings for the trailer. Never thought i would get them here. Really good engineering shop as well. Dead chuffed
Can someone do a speed test with a trailer vs the same kit in panniers? It’d be interesting. I’ve not ridden with a low style cargo trailer but I’ve noticed a fair bit of extra drag from panniers.
Sounds like the sort of thing Alee Denham at CyclingAbout would be interested in!
https://youtube.com/c/Cyclingabout
Molgrips. my guess would be flat and still conditions nothing in it. Hilly trailer slower. Windy trailer quicker.
It the improved handling over panniers that makes it work for me tho that and ease of packing
I found a chandler and engineering shop that had the right bearings for the trailer. Never thought i would get them here
And I always thought chandlers were something to do with candles lol
Manhandling your bike is a bit of a PITA with a trailer, I'd imagine. I've used a kiddie trailer which is of course a lot bigger, but stuff like gates and even barriers on cycle paths are a real ball-ache with trailers. And even stuff like parking up at cafes/shops. Swings and roundabouts ofc.
Manhandling an 18kg single wheeler is probably vastly different to a twin wheeler with 36kg* of moving weight and a massive frontal area though. It does make life more difficult in other ways though, something that collapses rinko style for trains would be handy.
*or whatever her heavy arse was.
Manhandling an 18kg single wheeler is probably vastly different to a twin wheeler with 36kg* of moving weight and a massive frontal area though.
Yes of course but the point is it makes it harder in some circumstances, like lifting up steps and stuff. Yes, not easy with panniers but you can reach for the down tube for a short distances with panniers to get over a footbridge or whatever, but it's a PITA with a trailer. Even a high kerb can be a problem with a trailer, or it was for me even when empty.
TBH my main concern would be the weight of the trailer itself, a lot more than a rack. But of course it's a lot more reliable and as above easier to actually ride with. So yeah, like most of this stuff it all works you just have to choose what you fancy.
Yes its harder to manhandle in some ways but easier in others.
Toays ride. Glooming this morning with low cloud but this afternoon once i started heading west lovely. More fab scenery
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Fantastic stuff, never been out that way, will add it to the list
Its up there with the most beautiful places i have been and the cycling is good considering its all road
Nice to hear. When a group of my Swiss friends came over they said the same. And Switzerland is quite a stunner too.
Caher also notcable is no angry aggressive car drivers. Poor drivers yes but no aggressive idiots and they all know how wide the car is to the mm.
Its been good from that point of view
Talking to a dutch couple of cyclists on the campsite. They have 40 kg of luggage. They thought my 15 kg very light and they don't even have proper coffee
Yes true, I do notice that. Laid back but distracted...not sure that's always such a good thing. See many more mobile phone use/mothers moving kids/lorries with flasks being drunk (coffee/tea). A little like Greece.
Trailer stuff is interesting. I had always assumed that paniers were easier and trailers a lot heavier and more cumbersome but clearly that's not quite right. Have to keep my eyes open for a cheap second hand Bob now
You get a weight penalty of 3 or 4 kilis campared to panniers and not everyone agrees with me
Just weighed my kit without food or water. 13kg. That's a full Brompton Borough front bag and a tent and sleeping mat on the rear rack (including the weight of the rack). Nothing to make coffee mind. Compared with a walking holiday I've got a heavier sleeping mat, a minimalist lock, repair kit, more changes of clothes but less footware as sandals will do for everything.
No coffee? Tut tut
No coffee? Tut tut
He's not really French you know... He's just pretending
🙃
they don’t even have proper coffee
Are they even cyclists without coffee? 🙂
I think that confession will see him thrown out of France and sentanced to mellow birds "coffee" for life🤣
Or a bottle of Camp coffee🤮
Mmm chicory pretend coffee
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Wow
Scorchio. Scenery to die for and a paddle around in a kayak. Now sitting in tbe sunshine with beer and waiting for chips
Days don't get much better. I haven't done many miles tho😎🙄
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Why would you want to do the miles when you have that. Nice to just sit and sup sometimes. Where are you today?
Glengarrif right now. I'll stay with my pals a few miles away tonight then head east.
Only come from Adrigole where i did the kayaking .
People keep asking where I am going and the only answer is " dunno" as i am making it up as i go along🤣
I think follow the coast east
Nice spot, good to see you kept away from that Kerry lot and stayed in Cork 😉. Schull and Baltimore are nice, similar vein to what you have seen last few days. When you get to Clonakilty you have to try their black pudding and if you see their black pudding sausages they are to die for IMO. I went a cycle at Ballyhoura earlier and boy was it hot so I don't blame you having an easy day and a good day for the kayaking.
The weather is always like that in Kerry! Ahem.
Just did a loop around the lakes and had a great day.
Nah. The weather didn't improve until he was back over the county border and safely in Cork. It will of been raining in Kerry. 🤪
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I'm sat at my desk (pretending to work) and looking at these photos. I'm sorry that I suggested the Beara now !!
It looks hellish
🙃😜😎
It was. Did you not hear me cursing as i sweated up hill?
On my way to cork now. Im in Glandore
I think my bike is drunk. 3rd pint may not have been my best idea
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I'd be inclined to turn around and spend a couple of days doing nothing at all in Crookhaven especially if the weathers good. As you're no doubt aware it can change quickly and if it's as glorious as it looks you really need to take advantage especially if there's no rush to be anywhere.
This is my absolute favourite part of Ireland. I've got lots of memories of camping holidays there with nothing much available to buy in food shops.
I didnt get to far today. A late lunch with a pint in Clonakilty brought me to the decision to stay here. I did find a stone circle and meandered along the coast which has fine beaches. Lots of these odd shallow inlets/ lagoons as well
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Looks amazingly awesome.
I (partially) followed your tyretracks today from Johnstone to Dalry. Bugger me sideways that's a boring slog, no wonder you were keen to get going towards the sea! Next time anyone asks I'd recommend turning off at Johnstone onto the NCR75 towards Kilmacolm (or just ride over from Erskine) then cut off to Largs via the Gryffe Valley Way. Bigger climbs but if you're in no rush then it's the difference between motorway and interesting B road.
I enjoyed that ride. Old railway line and some nice views
