Highly recommend ebikes...the way to go! Up-hill, down dale, not a problem! With a push bike, one... read more
Highly recommend ebikes...the way to go! Up-hill, down dale, not a problem! With a push bike, one... read more
We hired e-bikes for a day, and what a day’s cycling. For those who haven’t ridden an e-bike... read more
We booked two different tours with Wild Atlantic Sports and I can confidently say that Ruth and her bike tours are simply incredible! The first tour was a few hour tour of the Old Head of Kinsale with the whole family (Baby Boomer parents and four adult children). Ruth masterfully sized up the group and led a tour from the Lusitania Museum to Ballenspittle and back where everyone had a great experience. The country side and seaside is so beautiful and the bikes and equipment (helmets and vests, water and locks) were all in perfect condition. Ruth’s tours were gauged perfectly for us. Everyone had fun, saw a lot, and really got a great view of the Irish coastline. Our second tour with Ruth was just with my wife and I and was basically a full day from Ballenspittle to Courtmacsherry and back. Again, Ruth was prompt, professional, and beyond friendly. Another awesome day. I cannot say enough about the professionalism and the resulting comfort. Simply a great experience!
Thanks so much for this review - very much appreciated. You guys were such a pleasure to cycle with! Do give me a shout if you are back this direction again.
Can't recommend Ruth enough, so friendly and helpful via a good few emails to try find the right trip for us. Wanted an enjoyable scenic cycle but preferably not on a road, with a 12,13 And 14 yr old...Ruth suggested timoleague to courtmacsharry and it was perfect .... she left the bikes ready for us to collect (helmets/high vis/and repair kit too) then sent her an email to say when we'd finished and locked bikes back up for her to collect. Excellent service and would definitely use again. Thanks Ruth.
Hi Paula. Thanks so much for taking the trouble to review - appreciate it! Glad you enjoyed your day out cycling and were happy with the service and equipment. If you're ever back this direction again, do get in touch.
I rented a bike from Wild Atlantic Sports for my solo trip from Cork to Gougane Barra, Bantry, and back along the Wild Atlantic Way to Kinsale. This was a week long trip staying at “bed and breakfasts” in some amazingly scenic villages and coastal towns.
First thing to mention is the good and precise response from Ruth (the owner) concerning the renting of the bike.
Then I was very impressed with the excellent quality of the bike. This was not a tatty old mountain bike, it was a new and amazingly well balanced machine with good road tires.
I opted for the premium road bike which came with carrier, water proof pannier bags, repair kit, etc. Everything needed for a long road trip. I only brought my helmet.
Ruth also drops off and picks up the bikes in the region with her van. In my case I arrived in Cork and she delivered the bike to my B and B on the evening I arrived.
The costs of renting I think are amazingly reasonable especially considering the quality of the bike and the equipment provided.
Finally I want to mention that the vehicle drivers in this area were all very patient and respectful of bikes on the road. So in all it was a safe and scenic trip.
Thanks to Ruth. I will certainly recommend her company to others who would like to cycle in South West Ireland.
Thanks for the review! Glad you were impressed by the gear and delighted that you enjoyed your holiday - West Cork is a great area to tour by bike. Hopefully see you back at some stage!
Ruth was amazing! Loved the bike ride!! Highly recommend!!! Thank you Ruth for taking care of us on the bike. We had so much fun! We are glad we contacted you for the bike ride!
Great that you enjoyed the bike tour. Thanks very much for the review!
I booked this bike ride with Ruth as part of a fun girls weekend in Kinsale in June. Booking online with Ruth was so easy! We were a mixed bunch in terms of heights and ability but Ruth accommodated everyone. We met at the Old Head of Kinsale which was an amazing place to start. Ruth had all the bikes and gear ready and sorted based on height for all 5 of us. She is super friendly and immediately put everyone at ease and ready to have fun. Our bike ride took us along an easy scenic route on the Wild Atlantic Way. It was breathtaking! We made a stop off in Ballinspittle for tea! During the ride Ruth added in a hill challenge for some of us (optional) which myself and my sister did! I travelled from Toronto to meet my sister and friends for the weekend in Kinsale. The bike ride was something we added in as an activity for Saturday and I know I speak for the entire group when I say we had a fantastic time and would highly recommend it. Thanks so much Ruth! Will definitely see you again.
Thanks for doing the Wild Coast Tour - delighted that everyone enjoyed it! Also, big thanks for taking the time to review! Hopefully see you all at some stage in the future.
Our family of 5 did the guided bike tour with Ruth. I was able to book via email 2 days before the ride. Ruth met us with the bikes ready to go & led us on a beautiful tour of the coast & town of Ballinspittle. We were able to stop to refuel & get to learn more about the area. Ruth was very accommodating & we really enjoyed ourselves!
Thanks for taking the time to review and delighted that you enjoyed the tour. Best wishes. Ruth