The breathtaking photographs were taken by Victor Lucas of the bike path that follows around the Cliffs of Moher, located in the Burren region of the Republic of Ireland.
This picture shows dare-devil bicyclists travelling the narrow paths that have a drop of approximately, 600 feet ( 200 meters ) to the sea's surface.
When we arrived in Limerick, Ireland on a misty morning back in 2000. The Cliffs of Moher was the first sight we took in after the all night flight out of JFK airport. It was a sight to behold for these tired eyes that chose to go sight-seeing rather than checking into an hotel to sleep the first day and one that could give one "weak-knees" just looking over the cliff down to the water.
Recently, I read from one of my Irish news sites that there was a section of this path that broke off and fell into the sea. With my problem with acrophobia, I can not imagine trying to walk these paths, let alone riding a bicycle on them.
What a beautiful vista to behold, starting out our journey to the land of my ancestor's, and viewing all the ancient sites.
Here is a view looking down at the cyclists. It is hard to believe some parts of that trail on the ledge are that narrow. Considering how the wind was blowing when I was there last, I can not imagine how they were able to keep their balance whilst riding them.
I would again, like to thank Victor Lucas for sharing these exciting photos, and I hope you enjoyed the adventure.
7 comments:
Totally breathtaking!!!
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Johnny: I'm confident that you will never see me on that bike-path ledge any time soon. ;-)
I last saw the Cliffs of Moher in the later part of 2000. It's hard to believe a decade has passed since being in Ireland.
Thanjk you for the fantastic pictures! I would be afraid to walk down there too...
With my acrophobia I will never do anything like this. Thanks for stopping by, Irina.
Hi Butch,
Just wondering if you ever sell any of your prints. I would love to make a poster of your mountain bikers over the cliffs of moher and hang it in my high school classroom.
Thanks,
Scott
Hi Scott,
I found this on line myself and would never charge for something that wasn't mine in the first place. If you will look closely you will see the fellow who has copyrighted his pictures; and checking online for his site may get you more information and permission I would think. I would bet that he wouldn't mind you displaying it in your classroom at all, but I cannot of course speak for him.
Good luck!
Butch
You are crazy ;-)
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