Well we made it to Ireland in one piece and my bike’s still in working order.

We’ve had some fun and games though.  We arrived at the airport, found the check in and wrapped our bikes up and then found they were supposed to go somewhere else.  A bike is pretty easy get about on it’s own too wheels but have wrapped it up it becomes a very awkward piece of luggae.

Next I found I found my toiletries are supposed to be in a small clear bag.  Amazing I haven’t travelled by plane for two and half years and missed all these fun and games.  Not much a problem apart from my King of Shaves Gel.  Trust my luck to have something bigger than 100ml.

Off went my sister to find me a bottle from Boots.  It’s amazing how much empty bottles at airports cost.  Then we found that King Of Shaves Gel doesn’t exactly flow.  So we are there standing in the queue trying to squeeze it out into an empty bottle.  Normally I have the pleasure of doing it over the course of half a year rather than in the space of 5 minutes but we got most of it.  Have to say being three hours early at the airport is cutting things a little fine nowadays. Continue reading Day 1 – Cork, Ireland Cycling Trip →