E-bike or Road Bike: Quick Guide

Ireland’s roads are made for adventure – winding lanes, rolling hills, and the occasional sharp descent. While this can mean a lot of fun and excitement, it also means that, though a small country, cycling can still be challenging.

Road surfaces vary from smooth tarmac to rougher country roads. Wild hedgerows line the lanes, sharp bends can impact visibility, and two-lane roads are often only wide enough for a single car.

Taking the road less travelled might mean grass growing down the middle of the country road, but it also means that there’s nearly always something incredible to see around the bend – a ruined castle, an ancient 5,000-year-old tomb, or a sweeping coastal view.

The one element many cycling visitors underestimate? The wind. Strong Atlantic breezes can add an extra challenge to full days in the saddle.

At Wilderness Ireland, bike rental is included in our bike tours. But which tour to choose, and which type of bike? Read on to find out what will work best for you.

Check out our selection of bike tours below.

Bike Tours

The good news is that on Wilderness Ireland group guided and self guided cycling tours, you can choose either a road bike or an E-bike – whichever suits your style best. Do note, though, that on dedicated E-bike tours, only E-bikes are available, as they are explicitly designed to suit this kind of bike.

There will always be a support van on every type of cycling tour. This allows any participant to take a breather, or even head back early. Your guide will offer regular snacks, water, and storytelling along the way. Even self guided tours have a support driver who is ready to offer assistance and snacks.

Whichever bike option you choose, you’ll enjoy Ireland’s stunning landscapes, amazing flora and fauna, winding roads, and rich cultural heritage – accompanied by a bike ideally suited to your adventure.

Learn more about our bike fleet below.

Meet the Bikes