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The routes in this book are built, where possible, around local roads. Typically these are not quite wide enough for two cars to pass without slowing down. They are sealed (tarmac) roads. The quality of the surface varies considerably. Irish roads often break up or suffer subsidence on their edges. Always keep an eye out for potholes, especially on steep descents – if you hit them at speed they can throw you off your bike.

Smaller roads all over Ireland are generally not well graded (that is, they have many short and steep climbs). In some areas this can make for rollercoaster roads, and very slow progress.

Dedicated cycle tracks are most often encountered leading into towns and cities but these are often only separated from the traffic with a painted line. Cycle tracks are generally marked with a cycle symbol painted on the road or pavement surface or, less commonly, with a round blue sign with a white cycle symbol.

Author riding a new stretch of cycle track between Dungloe and Lettermacaward (Route 1, Stage 7)