New for 2019, we have a brand new TREK bike fleet available for all of our bike trips! Take a look at the three options below.
You can choose from 3 different types of bike, each of which is available for anyone of our road cycling holidays and come in a full range of sizes to fit every rider.
For weeklong trips:
For longer trips:
Please note that since our 5 Countries and our Wild Atlantic Way bike trips are longer trips, bike hire costs €260 per bike. E-bikes price for longer bike trips is coming soon.
*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. There are a maximum of 2 e-bikes available per trip and these are strictly on a first come, first served basis.
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
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.
The first bike we are unboxing is the Checkpoint ALR 5, Trek’s superb road bike and perfect for serious cyclists. The Checkpoint ALR is part of Trek’s Adventure bike range, making it ideal for Ireland’s small, winding and sometimes rough roads.
So what makes the Checkpoint ALR 5 special? Let’s start with the framework. Built using Trek’s best-quality aluminium, the Checkpoint ALR 5 has a lightweight carbon fork that has been based on previous best-selling Trek bikes. Another important quality is the full Shimano 105 groupset, which includes hydraulic disc brakes which offer superior braking performance in all weather conditions – perfect for Ireland’s changeable weather.
As for gears, expect 11-speed gearing and a wide-range cassette perfect for pedalling up and down Ireland’s beautiful winding roads and rolling hills. The Checkpoint ALR 5’s gear system should be ideal even for the country’s more challenging climbs as well.
As for the tires, we’ve fitted the Checkpoints with 32mm tires. While these tires may be a bit wider than what you’re used to, but the added with provides a serious increase in comfort as well as control without compromising rolling resistance or speed.
All in all, the Checkpoint ALR 5 has been carefully chosen by our cycling experts as the ideal road bike for Irish roads, weather and terrain, providing the perfect balance between comfort, speed and functionality.
Frame |
300 Series Alpha Aluminium, tapered head tube, BB86.5, flat mount disc brakes, Stranglehold dropouts, 12 mm thru axle, Control Freak, internal cable routing, 3S chain keeper |
Fork |
Checkpoint carbon disc, alloy tapered steerer, flat mount disc brakes, rack mounts, hidden mudguard mounts, 12 mm thru axle |
Front hub |
Bontrager alloy sealed bearing, 12 mm alloy axle, CenterLock |
Rear hub |
Bontrager alloy sealed bearing, 12 mm alloy axle, CenterLock |
Rims |
Bontrager Tubeless Ready |
Shifters |
Shimano 105, 11 speed |
Front derailleur |
Shimano 105 |
Rear derailleur |
Shimano 105 |
Crank |
Shimano 105, 50/34 (compact) |
Bottom bracket |
Shimano press-fit |
Cassette |
Shimano HG800, 11-34, 11-speed |
Chain |
Shimano HG600, 11-speed |
Seatpost |
Bontrager Approved, 2-bolt head, 27.2 mm, 8 mm offset |
Handlebar |
Bontrager RL IsoZone VR-CF, 31.8 mm |
Grips |
Bontrager 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 |
Weight |
56cm – 9.89 kg / 21.8 lbs |
For those who prefer hybrid bikes, we have chosen to add Trek’s mighty FX Sport 4 to our bike fleet. Contrary to the stereotype of hybrid bikes being a bit on the heavy or even clunky side, Trek’s FX Sport 4 is a lightweight and speedy model. Expect the great performance and speed you’d have with a road bike combined with the terrain versatility as well as the comfort associated with hybrid bikes.
As a Trek bike, the FX Sport 4 is composed of a lightweight aluminium frame coupled with a carbon fork, a Shimano Tiagra groupset and a wide-range cassette allowing for maximum gear changes to mirror Ireland’s rolling landscapes. As for tires, like the Checkpoint ALR 5, the FX Sport 4 is fitted with 32mm tires.
Frame |
200 Series Alpha Aluminium, DuoTrap S compatible, rack and mudguard mounts |
Fork |
FX carbon, flat mount disc, hidden mudguard mounts |
Front hub |
Formula alloy, CenterLock disc, 12 mm thru-axle, 32h |
Rear hub |
Formula alloy, CenterLock disc, QR, 32h |
Rims |
Bontrager Tubeless Ready Disc, 32h |
Shifters |
Shimano Tiagra rapid-fire, 10 speed |
Front derailleur |
Shimano Tiagra |
Rear derailleur |
Shimano RD-4700 Tiagra |
Crank |
Shimano R460, 48/34 |
Bottom bracket |
Sealed cartridge, external cup |
Cassette |
Shimano Tiagra, 11-34, 10-speed |
Chain |
KMC X10 |
Seatpost |
Bontrager SSR, 2-bolt head, 27.2 mm, 12 mm offset |
Handlebar |
Bontrager Satellite Plus IsoZone, 31.8 mm, 15 mm rise |
Grips |
Bontrager Satellite IsoZone Plus, lock-on, ergonomic |
Stem |
Bontrager Elite, 31.8 mm, 7-degree, w/computer and light mounts |
Head set |
1-1/8˝ threadless, sealed cartridge bearings |
Brake set |
Shimano MT-201, hydraulic disc |
Weight |
M – 10.30 kg / 22.7 lbs |
And now, for the first time, we are proud to welcome e-bikes to our fleet! We’ve chosen Trek’s Verve + e-bike to round out our bike categories.
What exactly is an e-bike? It’s not a motorcycle or even a scooter. The e-bike looks and feels like a regular bike, and it is still a bicycle that requires you to pedal and therefore you’ll still be getting a workout. E-bikes have a small battery attached which includes a pedal assist that can be turned on when you desire. There are several levels of assist available, depending on the grading of the climb. It’s a bit like always having the wind at your back!
E-bikes are ideal for those who may want to join a more challenging trip, or would like to keep up with a faster partner or group of friends – or for cyclists who prefer to focus on simply enjoying the views and the scenery. Verve+ is made up of a lightweight aluminium frame and a 250-watt Bosch Active Line mid-drive motor which allows one to sustain speeds up to 25 km/h. Speeds and motor can be controlled from a small handlebar-mounted device.
Frame |
Alpha Gold Aluminium, custom designed for the Bosch Active Line system, rack and mudguard mounts, internal cable routing |
Fork |
Verve+ alloy |
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 |
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 |
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 |
Weight |
M – 20.57 kg / 45.34 lbs |
Simply put - An outstanding experience in adventure travel - a wonderful mix of activities that appealed to everyone in our group.
Barbara Caldwell
18WITM Ireland Tailor Made Trips
Reviewed on 24/09/2018
Rated 4.94 out of 5 based on 173 reviews
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