7-Day Ireland Adventure Motorcycle Loop

Join us for an unforgettable 7-day gpsKevin Adventure Ride through Ireland, where riders will experience the very best of the Emerald Isle’s scenic roads, coastal beauty, and legendary charm. This loop has been designed to highlight Ireland’s most iconic motorcycle routes while ensuring comfort each evening in carefully selected hotels along the route. Riders will also enjoy the authentic flavors of Ireland with traditional meals, fresh seafood, and hearty pub fare.

Highlights of the Ride

Gap of Dunloe – A narrow, winding mountain pass with breathtaking views, perfect for motorcycles.

Ring of Beara – A rugged and lesser-known loop with spectacular coastal cliffs and quiet, twisting roads.

Ring of Kerry – One of Ireland’s most famous rides, offering sweeping ocean vistas and charming villages.

Wild Atlantic Way – Sections of this epic coastal route immerse riders in Ireland’s dramatic seascapes.

Sally Gap – A ride through the Wicklow Mountains, known for its wild beauty and cinematic landscapes.

Luck O’ the Irish Experience – Cultural stops where riders can enjoy music, local stories, and warm Irish hospitality.

Accommodations & Food

Each night, riders will settle into comfortable hotels chosen for their character, charm, and location. After a day of exploring Ireland’s best motorcycle routes, enjoy evenings filled with local food specialties:

Fresh Atlantic seafood

Traditional Irish stews and farmhouse cooking

Artisan cheeses and breads

Guinness and whiskey tastings in local pubs

The Experience

This adventure combines world-class riding with cultural immersion. Each day brings a new landscape, from windswept coastlines to lush green valleys. Riders will share stories on the road, enjoy evenings of camaraderie, and create lasting memories in the heart of Ireland.

Whether it’s twisting through mountain passes, gazing out at the Atlantic, or enjoying live music in a small Irish town, this 7-day loop delivers a full spectrum of Irish magic.

Signup info:

The cost to join this 7 day ride is $3,495.   This covers your lodging for the 9 nights during the ride. It covers the cost of a support van and driver to carry your daily luggage. It also includes your ride packets which consist of a custom Garmin GPS map on a micro SD card and printed ride maps and descriptions.

Now taking signups: You can now reserve your spot on this ride by leaving an $400 Deposit  (Ride limit is 16 riders)

Sorry the ride is sold out.  It was more popular then we thought.  At this point there is the possibility that someone drops out.  So add your name to the wait list and we will contact you if this happens

Ireland Waiting List

After your signup riders will receive an email from me with further ride information and instructions.

Note: 

Riders must make 50% payment by June 5th, 2026.

Riders must make full payment by July 31st, 2026.

Riders will receive ride packets in the mail one week before the ride.

Refund Policy

Your ride deposit is fully refundable until the 50% payment date above.  We encourage riders to make their deposit early in order to ensure they will get a spot on the ride and to begin working on you own ride arrangements.  After making your ride deposit, you will be connected with the other riders in order to coordinate any plans or discussions you may have.  And to just have fun developing plans with the other riders.  If your plans change, you will receive a full refund until the 50% payment due date above.

What additional costs do you have:  airline tickets, motorcycle rental, food, drinks, souvenirs

Motorcycle Rental:  Estimate:  Motorcycle rental is between $800 - $1,200 depending on bike choice, plus $240 for delivery and pick up fees

After ride signup you will receive an email with rental information

Airline pricing:  You are on your own for making reservations to Dublin:  

Example: From Chicago to Dublin round trip is about $700

 Ride Details

 I know many of you also enjoy dreaming about the ride and making your plans, so here is the detail, enjoy! 

Ride Yoda's

What are these Adventure Rides like? These rides are designed along the theme of exploring the world.  They include a mix of remote dirt routes, back paved roads, sometimes some very seldom ridden paths and pavement.  Rides are a mix of all these things and sometimes some surprises due to weather conditions.  These rides are for experienced, well seasoned riders that are capable of turning a washed out road experience into just part of the day's fun.  Riders should be comfortable with turning around when necessary and finding an alternative route around unexpected obstacles. These rides are not for new riders. As an experienced rider, the tough part of having a great motorcycle adventure is the routing and logistics.  What routes do I take? Where do I stay? How do I find the best routes and places?

How does the ride navigation work?

This is a self-led GPS ride; all riding is on your own.  You are responsible for your own riding.  You are given a GPS map file and instructions on how to use your Garmin GPS unit.  People will hook up in small groups of less than 6 riders and tend to ride together.  You are not encouraged to ride alone.  You are responsible for your own riding and yourself. 

 (see my ride Navigation Video)

Are you right for this ride?

When something goes wrong on a ride, would your riding friends say that you are more likely to need help or more likely to give help?  You should be in the more likely to offer help camp.  This ride is filled with riders that are more likely to give help, so most of the time the riders never need help.  Additionally there is all the normal stuff: come prepared to maintain your bike, fix your bike on the trail, repair flat tires, deal with bad weather and rain and make a joke or two.

How do I make the GPS stuff so easy?

I develop very high quality ride maps custom for our ride. They come from much of what I and others have ridden.  I take the best from all my rides and make new ones. 

(See my Custom Ride Maps Video)

Note from me, gpsKevin

My goal for this ride is simple:  great riding.  You can count on great routes and places to ride.

But in addition, the ride is about discovering new places, meeting new friends, seeing new parts of the World.

Thanks,

gpsKevin

FAQ's

Q: Would this be a good ride for new riders?

A:  No, this ride is for intermediate and experienced riders only. The riding has easy route choices and tough route options. 

Q: What are motel room arrangements?

A: Rooms are two beds per room.  You will room with a fellow rider.

Q: Can I use my cell phone?  

A: Sorry, at this point we do not support cell phone GPS use for our rides.  The IMG files will not run on a cell phone. 

Q; What do I do if I don't have a Garmin GPS?

A: Buy one, you need it.  Get a Garmin, it is still the most reliable 

Q: Is the riding really on my own?

A: Yes, but we recommend you bring a friend

Q: How good are these routes?  

A: They are 99% perfect.  Or sometimes, 99.9% perfect.  Or sometimes, 95% perfect.  So be prepared for a little imperfection.

Q: What are Custom GPS Ride Maps?

A: Custom GPS ride maps are electronic maps designed specifically to show the paths and path choices for a particular ride.  The maps show the paths as clear bold lines so the riders can easily see them even on small screens.  The lines are often comprised of groups of arrows or chevrons so that riders can easily tell the recommended direction of travel.  The lines come in multiple colors so that riders can easily choose between Hard and Easy options. Custom ride maps make ride navigation much easier than ever before.