Cycling up one mountain three different routes is cool but why not also try and cycle up three different mountains in the one route. Three mountains, three counties, in one day:Start in Inistioge, up to the top of Brandon (a slightly different route to the previous spin inc McNasty), Pitstop, down the south face decent, around Ballyogan and down in to Graiguenemanagh, along the Barrow towpath to St. Mullins, Pitstop (Coffee/Cake in the Mullachaun Cafe on the river bank, swim in river if you like), tarmac to Ballynalour, the Cat 2 fire road climb to the Mast on White Mountain, along the mountain ridge to Bantry Commons, down left to the base of Blackstair Mountain, tarmac to Scullogue Gap, the Heinous climb, to the mast, finish at the nine stones.
Google earth is telling me 61.3km's and 2,062 mtrs climbing.
This has the makings of a brilliant spin, savage tough climbs, some great descents with brilliant vistas, and a nice flat towpath section to recuperate the legs. Not sure if I am fit enough but would love to give it a try if anyone is interested? It would take a small bit of logistical planning and I am flexible on a date as people are away on holidays etc
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