New Posts For Thread: ** Mizen Head to Malin Head cycle **https://community.betfair.com/irish_sports/go/thread/view/94110/29068957/mizen-head-to-malin-head-cycleHi,I'm after some help and information from Irish forumites !!I'm cycling Mizen Head to Malin Head at the end of June for Cancer Research. I don't think the cycling itself will pose too much of a problem but getting to the start point at Mizen Head aBest of luck PLC - a very worthwhile cause indeed.As Tolmi says though I hope the weather is better for you when you set off.https://community.betfair.com/irish_sports/go/thread/view/94110/29068957/mizen-head-to-malin-head-cycle?post_id=520565679#520565679Best of luck PLC - a very worthwhile cause indeed.As Tolmi says though I hope the weather is better for you when you set off.Thu, 07 Jun 2012 14:52:55 -0500Hope the weather is better by then .I would not fancy cycling a hundred yards today!!https://community.betfair.com/irish_sports/go/thread/view/94110/29068957/mizen-head-to-malin-head-cycle?post_id=520565133#520565133Hope the weather is better by then .I would not fancy cycling a hundred yards today!!Thu, 07 Jun 2012 14:37:32 -0500It's nearly that time .........Flying to Cork a week Saturday and starting from Mizen Head on Monday 18th.Will be having overnight stops in Kenmare, Tralee, Kilkee, Ballyvaghan, Tuam, Sligo, Donegal & DerryFlying back out of Belfast on 29th.Thanks Aghttps://community.betfair.com/irish_sports/go/thread/view/94110/29068957/mizen-head-to-malin-head-cycle?post_id=520563289#520563289It's nearly that time .........Flying to Cork a week Saturday and starting from Mizen Head on Monday 18th.Will be having overnight stops in Kenmare, Tralee, Kilkee, Ballyvaghan, Tuam, Sligo, Donegal & DerryFlying back out of Belfast on 29th.Thanks AgThu, 07 Jun 2012 13:44:51 -0500The bus from Cork through Skibbereen goes all the way to Goleen which is about 5 miles from Mizen so dont get off at Ballydehob unless you want to cycle another 15 miles.https://community.betfair.com/irish_sports/go/thread/view/94110/29068957/mizen-head-to-malin-head-cycle?post_id=518808629#518808629The bus from Cork through Skibbereen goes all the way to Goleen which is about 5 miles from Mizen so dont get off at Ballydehob unless you want to cycle another 15 miles.Thu, 19 Apr 2012 17:07:29 -0500Thanks pa, JayTrump and Monte Christo. That's some very useful ideas and info Reading all your postings makes me want to start tomorrow. I actually can't wait to get going !Here's a link to a route map of someone who's done the trip before. I'll be dhttps://community.betfair.com/irish_sports/go/thread/view/94110/29068957/mizen-head-to-malin-head-cycle?post_id=518807597#518807597Thanks pa, JayTrump and Monte Christo. That's some very useful ideas and info Reading all your postings makes me want to start tomorrow. I actually can't wait to get going !Here's a link to a route map of someone who's done the trip before. I'll be dThu, 19 Apr 2012 16:34:16 -0500On your way back from malin head come through Buncrana to Derry City.Some lovely scenery in Inishowen as well.There is a Air-porter bus which runs from Derry directly to both belfast city & International airports.I could get you time-tables etc if yohttps://community.betfair.com/irish_sports/go/thread/view/94110/29068957/mizen-head-to-malin-head-cycle?post_id=518768583#518768583On your way back from malin head come through Buncrana to Derry City.Some lovely scenery in Inishowen as well.There is a Air-porter bus which runs from Derry directly to both belfast city & International airports.I could get you time-tables etc if yoWed, 18 Apr 2012 17:27:59 -0500Pa is correct you need to aim for Ballydehob, as that is close/ish to Mizen,( thats one hell of a cycle you know but best of luck. I was back that way a long time ago, but i'm pretty sure Mizen hasn't moved.I'd say the bus through Skibereen is the jhttps://community.betfair.com/irish_sports/go/thread/view/94110/29068957/mizen-head-to-malin-head-cycle?post_id=518767877#518767877Pa is correct you need to aim for Ballydehob, as that is close/ish to Mizen,( thats one hell of a cycle you know but best of luck. I was back that way a long time ago, but i'm pretty sure Mizen hasn't moved.I'd say the bus through Skibereen is the jWed, 18 Apr 2012 17:07:54 -0500Hello again,"Bus Eireann" is the website in regards bus services and times, they probably would have terms and conditions on there about the bike and how you stand with that. The bus from the airport that takes you to Cork city is usually fairly empthttps://community.betfair.com/irish_sports/go/thread/view/94110/29068957/mizen-head-to-malin-head-cycle?post_id=518766469#518766469Hello again,"Bus Eireann" is the website in regards bus services and times, they probably would have terms and conditions on there about the bike and how you stand with that. The bus from the airport that takes you to Cork city is usually fairly emptWed, 18 Apr 2012 16:37:28 -0500Thanks for the info so far folks !Going by what you say I think I'll go with the flying Gatwick to Cork option.Will there be any hassle with getting a bike on a bus ? Will they allow it in the hold ?Roughly how long will it take to get close to Mizenhttps://community.betfair.com/irish_sports/go/thread/view/94110/29068957/mizen-head-to-malin-head-cycle?post_id=518765105#518765105Thanks for the info so far folks !Going by what you say I think I'll go with the flying Gatwick to Cork option.Will there be any hassle with getting a bike on a bus ? Will they allow it in the hold ?Roughly how long will it take to get close to MizenWed, 18 Apr 2012 16:06:02 -0500I agree with Pafly to Cork, bus it onwardsmight even be able to hit west cork direct from the airport as it's on that road, e.g. a bus to Bandon and on from therehttps://community.betfair.com/irish_sports/go/thread/view/94110/29068957/mizen-head-to-malin-head-cycle?post_id=518763209#518763209I agree with Pafly to Cork, bus it onwardsmight even be able to hit west cork direct from the airport as it's on that road, e.g. a bus to Bandon and on from thereWed, 18 Apr 2012 15:27:00 -0500