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cork city routes for beginners

  • 09-02-2015 12:42pm
    #1
    OffalyMedic
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    hi all, just wondering if someone could suggest some beginner cyclying routes around cork city. I have a hybrid that I got for commuting to work and enjoy it but it's only 3km either way. I've decided I want to do some more cyclying on my days off, some scenic routes or in parks etc not just road where all I'll see is cars and buildings. want to start off easy so maybe routes ~10km and hopefully progress. it's just for a bit of enjoyment, fresh air and fitness. living near ucc if that helps.


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  • #2
    on_the_nickel
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    Go over the Lee at the Mardyke, left along the Lee Road right to the end, turn left, past the Angler's Rest, left again at the lights, back in along the Lee Fields to the Mardyke. That's about 10k, nice route to start off on.

    Then you can extend a bit to Inniscarra, and back in from Ballincollig.

    Then add Temple Hill. Be grand.


  • #3
    outfox
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    The obvious one here is from Parc Ui Chaoimh out along the old railway line to Monkstown. It's a fabulous resource. The Council has also extended it from Carrigaline down to Crosshaven, again on the old railway. Between Monkstown and Carrigaline, you'll have to do a few km on the road.


  • #4
    outfox
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    on_the_nickel wrote: »
    Then add Temple Hill. Be grand.

    I keep meaning to check out this. See what all the fuss is about!


  • #5
    OffalyMedic
    Registered Users Posts: 1,512 ✭✭✭OffalyMedic


    on_the_nickel wrote: »
    Go over the Lee at the Mardyke, left along the Lee Road right to the end, turn left, past the Angler's Rest, left again at the lights, back in along the Lee Fields to the Mardyke. That's about 10k, nice route to start off on.

    Then you can extend a bit to Inniscarra, and back in from Ballincollig.

    Then add Temple Hill. Be grand.

    Is this the route you are talking about? https://www.strava.com/routes/1424200


  • #6
    Viper_JB
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,260 ✭✭✭Viper_JB


    shaunac93 wrote: »
    Is this the route you are talking about? https://www.strava.com/routes/1424200

    Ya that's a great little route to cycle, you can extend on out to coachford too to get about 50k on it I believe - I'm not mad about the road to Dripsey though, never feel safe cycling it, can be dodgy enough in a car at times.


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