I've ridden twice in Northern Ireland and love it over there. Are you a solo or group rider as maybe we could hook-up for a day of riding there. I usually base myself in Ballygally for a week in late August, getting there via a few prior and post days in Dumfries?
I had planned to go by myself, although I don't mind riding in groups at all now and then.
My wife is from Dumfries and Galloway (Auchencairn) so I know it well. I've got family south of Belfast, Katesbridge/Banbridge who could probably put us up
My mum's family is from Wicklow (Dublin), and I've yet to ride through the Wicklow hills so that's a goal.
And then, a Friday or Saturday in Kilkenny. I worked in that area a couple of years ago, just a couple of weeks, but realised it's where people from Dublin go to have their hen and stag nights, away from Dublin. Great atmosphere, and even if you're on your own so many people talk to you and ask you how you're doing. Lots of small (and large) pubs, most with live music. Then probably head to the West Atlantic way with a target of a night in a pub with music in Dingle.
These are just loose plans though, no dates yet because my work schedule this year is very sketchy, it's tough to plan it so early in the year.
I can see me still having the TDM, although I might put a new vinyl wrap on it because the current cammo style could be considered 'inflammatory' !
Edited by fixitsan, 21 January 2024 - 06:11 pm.