1st July Bike spin via Dromad and Ravensdale, Co.Louth

30km. After unsettled weather in June still managed 200km.

Bike day 15th June2025

Nice 45km bike trip up to Clermont Cairn. Lots of fire damage from wild fires on mountain top from recent spell of dry weather. Tough climb over 500m but easier on eBike.

Cycling Thursday 12th June 2025

Cycling around Dundalk area and home vie Dundalk Town. 46km.

New Wheels Honda CBR650R

Honda CBR650R. Lovely bike. Traded in the Suzuki VStrom with CCs Unlimited in Kells, Co.Meath. Great folks to deal with. Thanks to Ian and Christy

Cycling

Spending lots of time on bicycle these days with the beautful weather in Ireland since returning from Spain.

Kayaking

Back Kayaking again in Blackrock. Also purchased an inflatable Paddle Board, so interesting to give this activity a go.

Alicante, Spain 2025

Tempted to buy some but might have difficulty boarding plane on way home. Tempting 5litres for 5Euro.

Cycling 2025 Alicante 20 February - 11March 2025

Since some issues with arthritis decided to cycle in Alicante area of Spain this year. Instead of camping resided in the Ibis Budget Hotel in Alicante. And what a lovely experience. Initially booked 3 nights with intention of camping at Santa Pola for the remaining 17days. Enjoyed the comfort of Hotel and friendly staff booked in for the remaining 17days. The weather this year was on the cool side with a mixture of sunny days, windy days and some showers. Also did a modest 415km with 30 km average days cycling mixed with rest days and visits to Santa Barbara castle in Alicante.

An Incredible Journey. Biking for Bradley 29th March -1April 2024 Derby to Dundalk

Starting at Derby Hospital UK and finishing at Dundalk Ireland. This cycle fundraising event was organised by my daughter, Lynn and her husband, Tom after their son our grandson was diagnosed with type 1 daibetes just over a year ago.

The Route was mostly off road and some of the tracks were very muddy and waterlogged in several places. Day 1:Thursday 28th March 2024 Derby Hospital to Haskar Farm 30km Day 2:Friday 29th March 2024 Hasker Farm, High Peak Trail, Buxton, Bramhall,Warrington 100Km Day 3:Saturday 30th March 2024 Rhyll, Conwy YHA 110km Day 4:Sunday 31st March 2024 Conwy to Holyhead and ferry to Dublin 70km Day 5:Monday1st April 2024 Dublin to Dundalk 80km Unfortunately I was unable to complete the last leg due to a bad chest infection. THe weather was a factor throughout wit Heavy Rain on Day1, with Hail and Rain on Day2. Days 3 and 4 were pleasant sunshine. Because of clocks changing to summer time we had a 6am start from Conwy in order to catch the 14.45 ferry from Holyhead. Day 1.

Day 2:

Hasker to Warrington via High Peak Trail, Buxton, Bramhall and Warrington (Cat nd Lion) 65miles Another beeak day with lots of showers including hail and wind. Lunch break at Bramhall. Last 20 miles to Warrington were brutal along muddy tracks and a quagmire along the cnal bank. Puncture 2miles from destination. Arriving in darkness at 9pm.