[lyleseven]

Have cycled Ireland many times but not on the Aran Islands. Any info about the road surfaces, etc. would be appreciated, especially Inishmoor.

 

[Buonarroti]

I've cycled all three of the Aran Islands (Inishman, Inishmoor, Inishmeer, or something like that). In terms of road conditions, they're all crushed gravel - no high speed thrill rides here. Along most of the roads are lined stone walls about 3 feet high. All the islands are very small, so not much in the way of racking up miles. I went there mostly as a side trip when I was heading to Galway.

 

[PJay]

not a lot of response-

gee not a lot of response.

I didn't ride there; I just had the tour, from a local, in a minibus thing.

the roads are rough, but they rent bikes on the biggest island that are more appropriate for the roads than a road bike.