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    Our fleet of fantastic Trek bikes is the best in Ireland, with each bike serviced before every trip to ensure it’s in perfect condition for your two-wheeled adventure. 

    Included in the bike rental cost is an accidental damage waiver which covers accidental damage to the bike that may occur during the trip.

    Each bike comes equipped with a bike computer, a compact handlebar bag plus a saddle bag with a spare tube, tyre levers and a pump.

    Helmets are included as standard with our bike hire, however, if you prefer please feel free to bring your own.

    You can choose from two different types of bike, both of which are available for any one of our road cycling trips and come in a full range of sizes to fit every rider.

    *Please note that bike hire/bike rental is only available to those taking part in a Wilderness Ireland trip, and is not available for daily rentals.

    Pricing Read More

    For weeklong trips: 

    • Road Bikes – €350
    • E-bike – €500*

    For longer trips: 

    Please note that since our 5 Countries and our Wild Atlantic Way bike trips are longer than one week. On longer trips, bike hire incurs an increased cost of €700 per bike.

    *If you or a travelling companion would need an e-bike to complete your trip, please speak to one of our friendly adventure consultants before booking. These are allocated on a strictly first-come, first-served basis.

    Please note that bike hire/bike rental is only available to those taking part in a Wilderness Ireland trip, and is not available for daily rentals.

    Benefits to Rent a Bike Read More
    • Avoid the hassle of transporting your bike from your home to your trip’s start point and back again
    • No fussing with bike boxes, ferries or trains with your bike
    • Enjoy cycling on a bike that has been fully customised for you from Day 1
    • We’ll ensure it’s kept in top condition during your trip with us
    • Simply hand the bike back to us at the trip’s end, making it easy to add extra nights after your bike trip ends
    How to Reserve Your Bike Read More

    Online – When making your online booking, please note that you would like to rent a bike from us on your booking form

    Phone – Please tell us while making your phone booking and we will add the bike to your booking

    Email – You can always send us a quick email to let us know you require a rental bike

    Bike Size and Customisation Read More

    After completing your booking, our team will get in touch with you in regards to sizing information and specific requests from you. This information allows us to match the right bike with you, set to your requirements when you arrive.

    Trek - Domane AL 5

    The first bike in our range is a road bike which is the Domane AL 5. Suited perfectly to true road biking, the Domane performs well on Ireland’s winding roads. The frame is built from Trek’s highest quality aluminium with a lightweight carbon fork there’s little wonder the Domane has been one of Trek’s best selling road bikes for many years. You’ll find a full Shimano 105 groupset throughout, including hydraulic disc brakes which offer superior braking performance in all weather conditions. The 11-speed gearing and wide-range cassette which means you have the gears to ride up even the most challenging climbs you’ll find on our trips.

    Rounding off the bike are hand picked 32mm tyres which may be a little wider than what you’re used to on a road bike but offer a massive increase in comfort and control without any increase in rolling resistance or loss of speed.

    In the Trek Domane, we think we’ve found a bike that is ideal for the type of riding you’ll experience in Ireland. Whatever the terrain or surface, the Domane inspires confidence while delivering a level of comfort rarely found on a road bike.

    Specifications

    Domane AL 5 | Frameset Read More
    Frame
    100 Series Alpha Aluminium, tapered head tube, internal routing, mudguard mounts, DuoTrap S-compatible, flat-mount disc, 142×12 mm thru axle
    Fork
    Domane AL carbon, tapered alloy steerer, internal brake routing, mudguard mounts, flat-mount disc, 12×100 mm thru axle
    Domane AL 5 | Wheels Read More
    Front hub
    Bontrager alloy, sealed bearing, CenterLock disc, 100×12 mm thru axle
    Rear hub
    Bontrager alloy, sealed bearing, CenterLock disc, Shimano 11-speed freehub, 142×12 mm thru axle
    Rims
    Bontrager Affinity Disc, Tubeless Ready, 28-hole, 21 mm width, presta valve
    Domane AL 5 | Drivetrain Read More
    Shifters
    Shimano 105 R7020, 11-speed
    Front derailleur
    Shimano 105 R7000, 31 mm clamp
    Rear derailleur
    Shimano 105 R7000, long cage, 34T max cog
    Crank
    Shimano 105, 50/34 (compact)
    Bottom bracket
    Shimano press-fit
    Cassette
    Shimano HG800, 11-34, 11-speed
    Chain
    Shimano HG600, 11-speed
    Domane AL 5 | Components Read More
    Seatpost
    Bontrager Comp, 6061 alloy, 27.2 mm, 8 mm offset, 250 mm length
    Handlebar
    Bontrager Elite IsoZone VR-SF, alloy, 31.8 mm, internal Di2 routing, 75 mm reach, 128 mm drop, 38 cm width
    Grips
    Bontrager Supertack Perf tape
    Stem
    Bontrager Elite, 31.8 mm, 7-degree, w/computer and light mounts
    Head set
    Integrated, cartridge bearing, sealed, 1-1/8˝ top, 1.5˝ bottom
    Brake set
    Shimano BR-R7070 flat mount hydraulic disc
    Domane AL 5 | Weight Read More
    Weight
    56 – 10.10 kg / 22.27 lbs

    Trek - Verve +

    Trek Verve +

    The third and final choice is to embrace the revolution and rent an e-bike for your trip. If you’ve never ridden an E-Bike before, be ready for a lot of fun. Everyone who tested these bikes from the Wilderness Team had a smile as wide as the Atlantic, simply great fun.

    We should probably explain that if you’re looking for a motorbike, you’re going to be disappointed. This is still a bicycle, and you’re still going to get a workout. However, the e-bike motor amplifies your pedalling effort and makes you feel like the wind is always at your back and helping you along the way. If you ride an e-bike, you’ll find that both the miles and hills melt away, leaving you to enjoy the terrain and landscapes to the full.

    What you may find with an e-Bike is that it allows you to complete one of our more challenging trips or allow you to keep up with your partner or friends throughout the day. If you do hire one, we guarantee that it will be impossible not to grin as you cruise past them on the hills.

    The e-bikes we have selected are the Verve+ which feature a lightweight aluminium frame and a 250-watt Bosch Active Line mid-drive motor capable of helping you sustain speeds up to 25 km/h, all controlled from a  handlebar-mounted switch. The Verve+ is also equipped with wide 45mm tyres for extra stability and Shimano hydraulic disc brakes for all-weather stopping power. It also has some cool features like the integrated Lync light system.

    Specifications

    Verve+ | Frameset Read More
    Frame
    Alpha Gold Aluminium, custom designed for the Bosch Active Line system, rack and mudguard mounts, internal cable routing
    Fork
    Verve+ alloy
    Verve+ | Drivetrain Read More
    Shifters
    Shimano Alivio M4000, 9 speed
    Rear derailleur
    Shimano Alivio T4000
    Crank
    Miranda Delta, 38T
    Bottom bracket
    Bosch Active Line, 250 watt, 20 mph
    Cassette
    Shimano HG200, 11-36, 9-speed
    Chain
    KMC X9
    Verve+ | Components Read More
    Seatpost
    Aluminium Suspension
    Handlebar
    Bontrager alloy, 31.8 mm comfort sweep
    Grips
    Bontrager Satellite Elite, lock-on, ergonomic
    Stem
    Bontrager adjustable Blendr
    Head set
    1-1/8˝, semi-integrated, semi-cartridge bearings
    Brake set
    Shimano MT-200 hydraulic disc
    Verve+ | Accessories Read More
    Battery
    Bosch PowerPack, 400 Wh
    Controller
    Bosch Purion
    Motor
    Bosch Active Line Wh, 250 watt, 40 Nm, 25 kph
    Front light
    Lync Ion
    Rear light
    Lync Flare
    Verve+ | Weight Read More
    Weight
    M – 20.57 kg / 45.34 lbs

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    My trip was one of which I will truly treasure the memories. It sparked a lot of curiosity and I expect to put in some time reading to fill in the gaps in my knowledge of Ireland, its natural and political history.

    Patricia Bliquez
    Hiking - The Causeway Coastal Route & Donegal
    Reviewed on 16/08/2022

    Rated 4.94 out of 5 based on 1,415 reviews

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