Chaplog tries hard In which an ageing climber comes to terms with life closer to the ground.

31/8/2005

Kerry

Filed under: cycling,Family matters,General — Mike Chapman @ 9:54 pm

Big Sky Reflection Kerry

10/08/05

Kenmare – Gap of Dunloe and back to Kenmare 42 miles

A working day, alarm set for 6:20 am the purpose being to avoid coaches, pony traps and other cyclists.

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28/8/2005

Bees, dogs and active rests

Filed under: cycling,General — Mike Chapman @ 9:14 pm


Colour, colour and colour – Eyries after the rain
05/08/05

A clear sky after the storm. Seeing everything in the sun with crystal clear light was very special after the rain and mist yesterday.

Beara photographs
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24/8/2005

Mizen Head and Sheep’s Head

Filed under: cycling,General — Mike Chapman @ 9:59 am

02/08/05

Barley Bay Mizen Head

The plan was to leave our bags at the lodge and cycle down to Mizen Head to enjoy stunning views with regular stops to relax – a kind of active rest day.
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22/8/2005

South coast of Ireland

Filed under: General — Mike Chapman @ 9:36 pm

Baltimore Ireland – it is early in the morning and I went outside to take photographs before breakfast.

Some photographs of the first couple of days

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21/8/2005

Cork

Filed under: General — Mike Chapman @ 8:35 pm

We started our trip in Cork and ended it there. We walked into town on both days. Throughout the holiday we were impressed by the careful colouring of the houses.

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18/8/2005

We are back from Ireland

Filed under: cycling,General — Mike Chapman @ 9:17 pm

We took the risk, weather wise, and went to Ireland. The weather held and we cycled over 600 miles. Lynne and I are still talking to each other and we did not get a puncture!

the orange line shows our journey

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