Ireland Epic Road Ride | Conor Dunne's Favourite Ride

[@gcn]

Which presenter's favourite ride would you like to see next?

[@yuvrajkhali8712]

Simon

[@stonekebab6808]

Hello

[@KOMHuntTV]

Get Lasty out from behind the desk! 😂

[@reginaldrigney6725]

Hanks. Definitely Hanks

[@gcn]

@@KOMHuntTV We would - but then the whole company would crumble!

[@LUCYDIAMONDBOXER1]

Connors passion for cycling really shines through in his input and is relatable to all levels of cyclists, just for the love of it 👌

[@conordunne219]

Hey SAF1981, Thank you for the kind words - glad you enjoyed this one. I loved creating this one, the roads round here are incredible. Thanks for watching, Conor

[@davidnewtonwfc]

'A Ride With Conor' is a series you need to start! Get him around the UK, riding with local clubs on scenic routes, routes for beginners, routes for climbers etc! He's brilliant to watch and the 'rambling on' is a great addition!

[@gcn]

Nice idea! Watching Conor happily riding his bike makes us smile every time!

[@TrueFilter]

Emm in Ireland that can mean some interesting things.

[@outdoorsteve4388]

I agree!!!!

[@ViveSemelBeneVivere]

I'd like to see Conor take us on tours around the Ring of Kerry, Dingle Penninsula, Galway, Donegal. Lots of beautiful mountainy places in Ireland.

[@aidanoc19]

Irish suggestions for Connor. Ring of Kerry in a day and Wicklow Hills, taking in the highest roads in Ireland.

[@maytersandwich]

The scenery was beautiful and Conor was so excited to show it off. He's like a little kid showing you something he made at school. You also know you are the local legend when people on the train shout your name. Great video.

[@gcn]

Conor's super lucky to live in such a nice area, isn't he!

[@conordunne219]

Thanks Doug, glad you enjoyed this one!! Really is stunning round here, I feel incredibly lucky. All the best and thanks for watching, Conor

[@brody5211]

@@conordunne219 great video and what a terrain. How did you find that 3T strada ?

[@lauracoffey2994]

Tonight, my 3yo was full of it as I was attempting to put her to bed. For some reason, I felt the need to tell her about the fairies. I also told her that we would go to Ireland to ride bikes and find the fairies when "the sick people get better". Thanks for the wonderful ride video which became the inspiration of bedtime stories!

[@donaldrieger381]

Conor's such a genuinely nice guy the fairies don't mind him stopping by to visit.

[@billincolumbia]

That was my thought. They hoped he'd stay a bit longer.

[@niallyshere]

wrong, fairies hate giants and wanted him out of there

[@manuel7102]

This is one of the best formats you guys have ever come up with!

[@gcn]

Thanks, Manuel! Glad you're enjoying the presenter rides!

[@conordunne219]

Thanks Manuel!!

[@dunphyc3]

Great to see GCN go to Waterford. The Copper Coast and Mahon Falls used to be my regular weekend cycle when I lived there. It really is cycling heaven.

[@bluesmasterelf]

Best GCN episode I've seen. Local rural training at its best - knowing your own way, knowing where the people aren't, knowing where the views are, and the good eating. Green every which way, a good distance, and some climbs, but not a killer end to end. Love it.

[@RudiDwiHartanto]

Hey GCN, long time viewer here. Rather than "5 ways to make you look pro" or "5 ways to make your bike look pro" I'd prefer this kind of video. Also some video about Jeremy adventure and unique video about diet, Si video essay and racing preview. Id prefer 3-4 high quality video rather than the current quantity centric uploads. Im sure im not the only one.

[@slwsnowman4038]

I agree, they need to mix in some longer videos like these.

[@martintommi7407]

I know this is months after this ride but i am only seeing it now. A great ambassador for both cycling and Ireland is Conor.

[@fergalryan6327]

Thank you for that Conor. I hope that poor man found some peace in them mountains also. Doesn't matter our backgrounds we are all Irish men our country is the world and every man and woman are our brothers and sisters.

[@PM-yf5pn]

I wasn’t able to finish the video - I started crying. I’m so homesick. I had to move away during The Troubles and it’s always been home. I think about where I should be often. Even now as I write this I’m getting choked up. Thanks Conor for sharing it - one day when I can cope better I’ll finish it! Saved for later, emailed and shared with my family too!

[@billincolumbia]

Home is always special, no matter how long you've been away.

[@GaryThomasSNSEP]

You still can't get back? Sounds like a story, maybe GCN and Conor can do a Cilla Black job for you.

[@TheCincinnitus]

The troubles in Waterford?....

[@PM-yf5pn]

@@TheCincinnitus No, I'm from the north as they say.

[@lothburke2243]

Love this guy and his videos.. the main man .

[@yannd4692]

Conor's happiness is contagious, after only 5min of video I find myself smiling around, even though I am stuck at work on a Saturday (so far from my bike). Awesome, and thank you for sharing!

[@gcn]

Glad to hear you enjoyed the video, Yann. As long as he can ride his bike, Conor's a pretty happy guy.

[@conordunne219]

Thanks Yann!! Hope you made it out for a bike ride after work!! Appreciate the support so much - thank you for watching, Conor

[@michaelbreathnach1055]

I moved to Waterford 5 years ago and started cycling then. I found GCN to help with a problem with my cheap bike shortly after and still with you guys and have 3+1 bikes now. Thanks Conor for showing some of our beautiful roads in the sunny south east. Mahon Falls is magnificent

[@nprovenzo]

I'm a little late to the party but I love Conor's passion for the history and folklore he discovers on his rides. He's a great ambassador for wherever he cycles.

[@glazaro9305]

Currently in lockdown in Malaysia and not able to go out on the bike. This has me yearning for a long ride. Thanks for a fabulous video GCN

[@timothydewilde5041]

The scenery is just outrageously beautiful!

[@gcn]

Stunning, isn't it!

[@niallyshere]

@@gcn Get Conor up to Wicklow please

[@kmcm2680]

Get him up to Sligo to show off the Hungry rock... I think he knows it well x10😂😂😂🇮🇪🇮🇪🇮🇪🥇🥇🥇

[@haarissheikh5699]

How about “The Greenways of Ireland with Conor” probably make it on RTE as a travel show! Do a 6 part 30 min series with stop off points showcasing cycling routes, sights and foodie joints. :-) 🇮🇪

[@NYGiants4Life]

This would be epic for someone like me who is going to move to Ireland at the end of this year.

[@igiconsulting]

@@NYGiants4Life Well I've pitched the idea now!!!! I'd do it myself if I could cycle a lot!!!

[@lothburke2243]

My favourite presenter, what a gent and he has a tricolour bike .. what's not to like . 😎

[@TheStfn1986]

One thing i really like about Conor other than his absurd long extremities is the fact that he always seems to be almost involuntarily smiling, like he just has that joy inside of himself and it needs to get out of him whenever he's on the bike. Make sure that never changes, Conor! :)

[@bloomie2384]

You should definitely do an Irish tour with Connor.. Getting him to do more rides in the amazing country we call home.. There are some awesome routes in Clare.. Galway.. Willow mountains... He's funny and is enthusiasm makes you want to ride more.. Thanks Connor and gcn

[@lh3071]

"little bit of a shower but it hasn't dampened the spirits" Connor could get that on a t shirt. Top video.

[@stephenmoore7882]

A limited edition GCN jersey with the Irish colours on the sleeves like Conor's and little bit of a shower but it hasn't dampened spirits on the back, I'd buy that!

[@conordunne219]

HA!! Great idea - can't let a shower dampen the spirits round here... thanks for watching!!

[@GaryThomasSNSEP]

Gotta love Conor, sounds like an Englishman, acts like an Irishman. He never seems to be trying to prove anything, just loving the ride and the world around us. Keep up the good work. Just one question. What happened to the fish n chips if he was still hungry a few km later?

[@conordunne219]

Thanks Gary, really appreciate those words!! Glad you enjoyed this one. Haha.. the fish n chips eating scene didn't make the cut. I must have savaged them too much for the final edit :) So good though!

[@steveconway11]

Great looking bike Conor. I’ll hit those roads on the next visit to Ireland.

[@scottglasgow4069]

Connor showing what cycling is really about, got down as far as Kilkenny last year, this area is definitely on the visit list soon! 👍

[@shaheraladwan8245]

what a beautiful landscape. I'm from Abu Dhabi, and for a reason, I'm not aware of I just love the Irish accent and now I fell in love with this route. hopefully, when I'll be able to visit Ireland I'll rent a bike and join you in these hills.

[@jacksharmonoquinn572]

Conor's love for cycling and this beautiful scenery make this a gorgeous ride and make me want to partake of the same ride. Thank you Conor for taking me along with you.

[@Gullivers75]

Loved this Conor and can't wait to get to Ireland to give some of that a go

[@kendalltrembearth9056]

I have family living in Carrick on Suir and as soon as this COVID goes away and I can travel to Ireland from Australia, this is the ride I will be doing. I have ridden some of Conor’s route and I look forward to doing this ride. I will try to start and finish it in Carrick. Keep up the good work Conor👍

[@tconnolly1476]

Well, maybe but not today. Cold, very wet and very windy. Trust me, you are in the better country today if you want to get out on your bike. I live in Ireland and cycle quite a lot for commuting and practical utilitarian reasons but don't own any lycra. When it's not competitive there's no need for full lycra. Practical normal clothes would have been even better for thisvideo. But it's GCN!

[@valeriaravanixaviersoares7741]

Wonderful! Thanks! I hope to have the chance to make at least part of this way myself someday!

[@sasha371]

UK boroughs should learn from Ireland how to make cycling paths and how to keep them clean!!! What an amazing stretch of old railway the have converted!!! Amazing! p.s. Scots will disagree about the best fish'n'chips shop :)

[@prestachuck2867]

Alex Pol The US as well could learn a lot from Ireland. In many different areas. We have some great places to ride over here, but Ireland tops them all.

[@hurbit123]

Once again, another fantastic video from brilliant and genuine presenter. The ride is great and hard. I did not know you have such great rides on your nice island. No cars, just great exercise in great nature and me and my bike. Will come for a visit / guest ride.

[@Velo757]

Love Connor... and I share his Irish pride!🇮🇪

[@Dragon1165]

Never forget to have fun, great video and gorgeous views Connor. Makes me wish I was with you.

[@leeberry6309]

More of Connor please GCN. He seems to be a top guy and his videos are class. History, culture and cycling.

[@paulbmurphy]

Conor I know this area well (parents live in nearby Ballyduff) but I hadn't given much thought to the cycling routes. You've absolutely inspired me to venture further on my bike when I am next over there. Brilliant video and so well presented.

[@gcn]

Go for it Paul! Glad we could be of service 👍

[@glendonrhoades4716]

What an awesome video! This guy captures all the things I love about a good road ride.

[@watchthai]

18:00 Conor rides off with fish and chips, presumably scoffs them because 18:15 just a few k's down the road they've gone and he's starving again and after more food. Monster. Great vid.

[@conordunne219]

Haha.. not going to lie I was starving after this one! I think they cut the three bowls of post ride porridge out of the edit

[@conordunne219]

Thanks for watching, glad you enjoyed it!!

[@padraic8873]

Such a wonderful video. Conor you are so much fun to watch, when I grow up I want to be just like you!

[@rossflaherty5595]

I'm delighted to see Waterford featuring on GCN! I was pleasantly surprised when this video popped up. Stradbally village would be a lovely detour for anyone curious.

[@baldurk.1667]

Right, this the place where the grass is really always greener, isn't it?! Such a remarkable presenter in remarkable place. Everybody can see where the magic comes from. Wonderful presentation.

[@Dragon1165]

Looks like a great place to enjoy by bike, I would love to see more of /like this.

[@consumpsean]

Im so happy to see Conor in his natural place. Im not too far from here, have lived in Co.Clare most my life and Ireland truely has to be one of the most amazing places to have as your home for cycling. The roads arent always amazing quality or size and the mountains arent the largest but the scenery is magical and the roads are a lot tougher than they look. I still love it all and always will!

[@juliangriggs5781]

Delightful

[@metalitom75]

This should be part of GCN inspiration. I cycle these roads every week, and I'm just back from a spin and want to go straight back out.

[@seansurdovel2148]

Connor’s bike design is perfect for this ride. Any time you put your head down and look down the fork it’s like “heck yeah I’m in Ireland mate” and it reminds you to look up and enjoy your surroundings.

[@lmc4964]

I like how excited you are about the area, the WIcklow mountains are are my "back yard" if you not done so I hope you do Glendalough Sally gap Lough Tay loop video some time

[@rickandrachcousins1780]

Thanks Connor! Truelly beautiful route, I'm soooo jealous, makes me want to book that ferry over right now, the trouble is you've just let Irelands best secret out and loving the bike!

[@davidryan4053]

Conor; you're humble; you're a very likeable chap and GCN should be delighted to have you. Really enjoyed your passionate cycling spin. You're a complete natural at this presenting stuff.

[@markyoung5745]

Just done this at the weekend guys, truly epic spin. Tks for the great tips Conor👌

[@lakleu3742]

Absolutely loved this video. Great format. So personal but yet so informative. Definitely on my bucket list to bikepack Ireland.

[@markwatson8783]

Yes more of this. Connor is a natural presenter, I want to ride in Ireland. Lock down has taken GCN to another level. Many thanks.

[@gcn]

Thanks, Mark! Pleased to hear you're enjoying our content!

[@joannecarroll447]

Loved this.. thank you Connor for showing the beauty of south east Ireland. Im lucky to only live an hour drive from Waterford.

[@alansmith2593]

Thanks Connor, Ireland is truly a magical place. Brill presenting too. Feeling inspired to get out and explore:)

[@glendonrhoades4716]

#GCN, can we get more of these? I love the format, content. Encore!!

[@deanohit]

Simply brilliant, love these location vids highlighting stunning areas to ride

[@andymitchell2146]

14:46 "watch out sheep, I'm coming", I've heard that a lot whilst cycling in Wales.

[@Protoman888]

heynowwww

[@anthonykelly5]

brilliant.

[@brianjohnson1965]

Connor, I used to take US uni students to Cork in the summer and I got as far up as Youghal. Thanks for showing me how beautiful this part of Ireland is. Ride on!

[@heidijarvis777]

That Greenway ride looked fabulous what a lovely way to show off Ireland

[@smeraldoderosa7556]

Thank you Conor, was wonderful riding along with you. Came to the US from Italy because of of a beautiful Irish ( Murphy) American girl and really hope we can take a trip to your beautiful land someday soon.

[@bellis6323]

Nice route. Dungarvan a great place to visit.

[@irishelk3]

The camera could be a bit brighter. My dad was one of Ireland’s best cyclists in his day. Worked for Shay Elliot, named me after his brother Paul, and was in the same team as Sean Kelly. He was an animal on the bike and even made it into the papers a couple of times, our house is full of old cycling trophies and it was a tough world in the 60s and 70s. He was asked to join the Olympic team but was turned off by the doping. There’s a lot great spins to be had in Ireland, would be great to see Conor do some more.

[@v-lab8797]

Conor brings so much joy to cycling on all levels. It is so easy for him as you can see he loves it and wants to share it.

[@darinagrozeva456]

Very beautiful

[@hueandsteve1989]

I live the US & my parents live in abbey side, thank you for showing. I loved this video.

[@daveyoung6680]

What an amazing way to show what riding a bike gives you, not racing but taking in all that a ride in the country has to give you......Awesome video Connor and superb commentary you legend

[@paolofrazzarin6781]

No better publicity for cycling and for Ireland! Great video, Connor! Really looking forward to having the chance to ride along those roads!

[@davidf2281]

8:30 - "Hello Conor!" It's true - everybody in Ireland knows everybody else!

[@MrJwmurph]

Thanks for that Conor, great to see some of Ireland on GCN and a route that's relatively local for me to try! Keep up the good work!

[@tmfos]

Class content Conor, I love the enthusiasm you have for the area, and all the bits n bobs of info you put into the video. Riding that superbike with fish & chips hanging off the bars, that's my kind of riding :)

[@kacy750]

loved the video, it's nice to watch a video that's not about going as fast as possible up a hill or down a mountain. I like Connor's pace....he's chill while out on his bike, smelling the roses and hanging out with the fairies. Hey Conner, invite me to Ireland for a lazy spin on beautiful, empty Irish roadways!!!!

[@pavlovzdog]

Top lad Conner, great anecdote of the chap in the hills suffering shell shock. You're a really good guy 🚴🏼‍♀️👍🏻😁 Thank you

[@mrewers2316]

Love this video. Need to do this ride.

[@edabad4324]

Awe thank you💓 this is actually on my bucket list sadly, the pandemic 😢

[@josemanuelgarciaotero9393]

Showing the beautiful Hibernia, you should show the Ring of Beara route Connor, for me one of the most beautiful in Ireland so far.

[@gcn]

Great local knowledge 🇮🇪

[@gubber123456]

how about a wee vid up in the north Conor .....loads of beautiful routes especially round the fermanagh lakes and Donegal as well...maybe try out Mamore gap near Clonmany....be needing the fish and chips at the top of it lol....great vid pal

[@PumpkinVillage]

Conner excitement is contagious. Beautiful bike and the countryside was outstanding. Had a night ride last night came home all jazzed up. Watched this and I'm headed out again into the Vermont hills. Talk about a motivational speaker. Thanks for the video and take care, Al

[@littlemilllosers]

Watch out sheep l'm coming! Really Connor!

[@MrAXJarg]

Such a refreshing video. Beautiful documentary of epic roads. Adding to bucket list.

[@conordunne219]

Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it :)

[@tmbourke1]

Thank you Conor for showing off amazing Ireland love to see lots more videos like.

[@gcn]

Glad you enjoyed the video, Tom!

[@ChristopherSterwerf]

Can't get enough of Conor!

[@LL-lb4jh]

Conor - a great route - glad you enjoyed it. You did the route justice in your description. Lots of beautiful routes here in Ireland - glad you enjoyed it.

[@gcn]

Cheers, Kevin!

[@conordunne219]

Thanks Kevin, glad you enjoyed it! Hopefully show you off a few more of my favourite spots here soon :)

[@jonnyw2887]

I really love your enthusiasm and love for the area, with your knowledge that goes beyond 'that looks nice!'

[@222boneal]

Beautiful Conor, thank you for showing us your little piece of heaven.

[@richcrompton6891]

Another fantastic job by Conor. I love these mini-tours videos. Simple pleasures in beautiful surroundings.

[@wspmjw]

What a beautiful tour of my ancestral home. Thanks Conor. You're an amazing tour guide. Appreciate your sense of humor throughout.

[@SeteNove]

Great video. This captured the soul of cycling. Freedom, exploration, natural beauty...fish n chips. What more can you ask for!

[@c.initiative2705]

I had to cancel our Ireland vacation this summer because of the current covid-19 situation. What have we missed... great video, very inspiring to visit the Green Isle

[@gcn]

Glad you enjoyed the video! Hopefully you're able to reschedule and check out Ireland in the future!

[@RESolberg]

Connor not only loves cycling, he loves his homeland. He is a keeper. Thank you. 😊.

[@gabrielcaridade6095]

Thank you Conor! Love your rides and your love for cycling and IRELAND. I have visited it 3 times and now want to go back for rides there. You make justice to the super friendly and lovely Irish people.

[@MegaNastyHabits]

Lovely ride. Great video. Connor is a real gem and a fantastic addition to GCN.

[@Ciaran101]

My mother is from down that way and makes me so proud that your showing off the area. Your doing a great job man. Well done.

[@conordunne219]

Thanks Ciarán, glad you enjoyed the vid - absolutely cracking part of the world isn't it! Appreciate the support. Conor

[@CanyonWanderer]

Wow, just wow, what an amazing scenery! Conor talking so enthusiastically about it just makes it more stunning. Growing up myself in the flatlands of Holland makes me slightly jealous of such surroundings. That tunnel, especially the lead-in / lead-out look like magical spots, very special.

[@walker2837]

Beautiful. Would love to visit Ireland again. Thanks Conor.

[@thedignator]

Loved it!!!

[@tmbmtl]

Another brilliant cinematographic journey by Conor. The man has an eye! Love the stories, and that you care so damn much about them. This is exceptional material.

[@ciaranfrisby7275]

Love seeing my home on gcn

[@gcn]

We're very jealous if you get to ride these roads every day!