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Definitely get away with road bikes. Though gravel would be a bit more comfortable in parts. My battery died so couldn’t capture any more footage of the journey home. We had booked two places for the bikes but they were taken by others when we got on. Don’t matter too much as we got seats close to them then the other people got off and we were able to secure ours. It was a nice and easy option to get back.

Yes you would be right. Though there are some pubs/restaurants along the way and then garages close by. It depends when you need one if you’re lucky or not!

@@OnTwoWheels777 thank you.

I hope you enjoy it and get good weather!

No, the Salamanca from Bilbao to Rosslare

Sorry, only seeing your comment now. I have a couple of GoPro 8 cameras and always have a few spare batteries with me. I have a chest mount, the camera is mounted upside down so can be angled nicely.

Also, as far as I remember this is the flattest Audax I did so a good one to do for a first 200km 😊.

Thanks, kept the head down in the rain, it was enjoyable nonetheless

Thank you, it’s a lovely amenity.

My pleasure

Hi, I’m sorry for the late reply. I’m only seeing your comment now. 2 years on and I have to say I love the bike. It has served me really well for gravel riding as well as a short commuter in and out of work and also longer rides of sometimes over 9hrs completing Audax events. It’s well built, very reliable and very comfortable. Would definitely recommend it.

@@OnTwoWheels777 thank you for the reply. We ended up finding an unreal deal on a basically new Devote from a factory rider who switched factory teams just after getting her race Devote. Daughter loves it. I built her a road wheel set that she used for the first time yesterday and they worked great. Rock on!

@@kwyer1963 Brilliant. Nothing like a good deal . Wish her the best of luck and safe riding from me 🙏.

No, I did it on my Liv Langma.

Perfect, so glad I was on it instead of my road bike. It don’t slow me down too much and the comfort level was fab.

Sorry, I’m only seeing your comment now. Did you get your 759 yet? Might see you on the road 👍

I hope you enjoyed your trip.

Sorry, this was a 2022 model.

It really is amazing, and a privilege to ride the route on closed roads.

Thank you, very much for your kind words, sorry but only seeing comments now for some reason. It’s a fantastic route even it is the shortest of the three! 🙏

It’s a great bike isn’t is?! I hope the weather picks up for him and he has a great day. The Dublin County Border 200km Audax is a great route too if you are looking for another one to do.

Thank you for taking the time to comment and your kind words. I definitely plan on doing the full course and going for accreditation. Watch this space! 🙂

Sorry to disappoint you.

​@@OnTwoWheels777 It's like playing the wrong song on a music video, but to each their own.

Exactly, each to their own…

​@@OnTwoWheels777 Doesn't mean people aren't allowed to speak their mind, however, no matter how upset it might make you. Ride safe, I'm sorry that WANTING to hear your bike is so bothersome to you.

I have ridden the MultiV2, cracking bike. I also tried the Yamaha Tracer and Tiger 900. The F900 was the pick for me. I did feel that the seat was surprisingly hard for a sports tourer but over 1,000km in and a longish ride of about 3hrs it was actually quite comfortable, I do have extra cushioning myself so that might have helped :-)

Best of luck with your new bike and try not to spend too much tricking it out!

I'm 5' 6"

Thanks for the comment Steve. Ireland certainly has a lot to offer, especially when the weather is good.

It certainly is.

I would definitely have the F750GS factory lowered as I'm only 5' 6". Love the triple black, the best look IMO. The very best of luck with the bike, enjoy!

That's great to hear. I've decided to put my cafe racer up for sale so the ball is rolling. I have my eye on a nice F750GS, with TFT screen and other nice features that is currently up for sale so if I get mine sold in time I might just have a new bike very soon!

Oh lucky you! I’m so jealous, I wish I was doing it again this year. You’ll be fine with the cut offs. The first one IMO is the tightest but you have a lot of flat riding before Coll de Femenia which should comfortably bring up your average speed to get to Gorg Blau in plenty of time. My tip would be to get to the start in good time so you’re not at the back of thousands starting off. Bring a top layer with you as it is usually always chilly at 6am in April there! I wish you the best of luck and enjoy every minute of it. It’s a really special Sportive, a privilege to ride the route on closed roads.

Thanks! Bought myself some extra time and comfort by going for the VIP ticket as it is hard for me as a Dutchy to calculate through the elevation and I indeed already thought especially the first cut off might be challenging to me.

@@johnjong1584 What’s a Dutchy?! Smart move on the VIP, money well spent.

@@OnTwoWheels777 someone from the flat Netherland.

@@johnjong1584 Oh of course! 😬

Hi, I’d probably go with the 28mm given that you will be on the road before and after the greenway. They will be more than adequate especially if you get a good days weather wise. It took me 5hrs, around 23.5km per hour. Sound like a great ride, enjoy! 👍

Is is easier to cycle on this Greenway or cycle the same route on the road

I hope you get good weather and enjoy the journey.

Yes you’re right. My comments are specific to this bike.

Retraining my brain can sure be a slow process sometimes!

Thanks for watching, it was a very informative session. Every day's a learning day!

@@OnTwoWheels777 Totally agree, will certainly be doing the training myself now

@@nidgy Enjoy. Tell Brian Sylvia said hi! 🙂

It really is, needs practicing to perfect. Now if we could only get some good weather!

Thank you. I’ll definitely try and do that. Hopefully I’ll have a new ‘baby’ later in the year! 😬

Nice keep up the good work x

I’m jealous! I just gave this one back today 😢

Thank you for your kind comment. I did the 125k route. I wasn’t sure until the day which one I was going to do, it was early in the season and I hadn’t done a lot of winter cycling but it was a great day, good weather and really well organised. Good luck and I hope you enjoy it 👍.

Best of luck in the event this year. It’s a fantastic sportive. I took off my jacket before the 1st climb last year, about 45 mins in. It was perfect conditions. Did it previously and I remember stopping during the 1st climb to remove my top layer. As soon as the sun appears it warms up nicely usually.

@@OnTwoWheels777 thanks a lot, we’re looking forward to it but equally nervous! Thanks for the advice and good luck yourself!

Just our of interest, what was the steepest gradient of climbs?

@@rosslinton3333 I think the first climb Coll de Femenia has the highest grade, 6% over 7.6km approx. I found from Soller to Deia a tough segment the first time I did it.

Enjoy if you do! It’s a great sportive.

I think you would need to retrofit the shifter if you wanted to change to 2x.

Thanks, appreciate that 👍

I brought my own food so I only stopped for coffee and water. The were a few places that came up in Mullingar when I googled vegan food just in case we wanted to stop off for lunch. The Wholesome Kitchen and Belly cafe seemingly have nice vegan options but I haven’t tried them yet. Enjoy the cycle if you get to do it 😊.