A 3 day 759km road trip on the Suzuki VStrom to Wexford. Camping at the Trading Post near Wexford town. With good weather forecast from 14th September headed off on a 3 day roadtrip on my new VStrom. A different experience to cycle touring and at times uncomfortable due to the very warm weather and the need for protective motorbike gear. Nice to visit my home town Enniscorthy and Wicklow where my carest started.
Route Day 1: Dundalk, Dublin, Ashford, Wicklow town, Brittas Bay, Arklow, Gorey, Camping site 255km
Route Day 2: Enniscorthy, Monart, Caim, Curracloe, Wexford, Rosslare, Kilmore Quay and back to campsite 190km
Route Day 3: Wexford, Enniscorthy, Ferns, Gorey, Arklow, Woodenbridge, Laragh, Sally Gap, Blessington, M50 to home 305km
Weather: Beautiful autumn weather with daytime temperatures 20degrees. Foggy mornings until sun burned off fog.
Covid 19: Due the the virus Covid19 had to restrict contact with others and care needed with hand washing/sanitisation, mask wearing etc.,
Comment: While I enjoyed motorbike/touring I enjoy cycle touring more as it gives greater flexibility and freedom. Wearing the heavy motorbike protection gear, while necessary,was at times uncomfortable in the hot weather.
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Wicklow Harbour
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Black Castle Strand
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Black Castle, Wicklow
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Camping at the Trading Post
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A foggy Kilmore Quay, Co.Wexford
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Caim Church, Co.Wexford
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Monart Forge, Co.Wexford
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Curracloe , Co.Wexford
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Sally Gap, Co.Wicklow
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Sally Gap, Co.Wicklow
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Sally Gap, Co. Wicklow
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Sally Gap, Co.Wicklow
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Sally Gap, Co.Wicklow
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