Time of cycle from Midleton to Cork

UnknownSpecies

Just going to throw a question out there to people who may have experience. How long would it take to cycle from Midleton to Dennehy's Cross in Cork City? Just toying with an idea

Squidgy Black

Depends on your level of fitness on the bike. Average speed for a fast rider would be about 28-30km/h, around 20-24 for a beginner/slow person.

Google maps says it's a tad under 25k, I reckon 1hr 15mins give or take 10 minutes.

UnknownSpecies

Thanks, didn't know that about average speeds. I don't even own a bike you see :P It should be easy to calculate times with that!

Stollaire

I like to use the website below to plan travel times:

http://www.cyclestreets.net/journey/

el Bastardo

stetyrrell wrote: »

Depends on your level of fitness on the bike. Average speed for a fast rider would be about 28-30km/h, around 20-24 for a beginner/slow person.

Google maps says it's a tad under 25k, I reckon 1hr 15mins give or take 10 minutes.

But that's just the rolling time: Bear in mind that there can also be a few obstacles to overcome in the form of idiotic drivers, roundabouts/interchanges, hills (depending on the route) and typically, head winds.

studiorat

That's a hairy enough cycle. I've been trying to find a way to get out that direction without cycling along the N25 and the Dunkettle roundybout.

There's probably a way going out through Mayfield but that brings a few sharp hills into the equation.

I come in from Cobh about 40 minutes taking it easy enough if I catch the ferry right.
I'm told it would be about 50 to an hour the other way. Haven't done it yet.

You can bring the bike on the train for free. Maybe cycle as far as Little Island or the next one out of the city and see how that goes.

It's not that far, but I'd be concerned about the traffic. Maybe some of the Cork lads know a better way?

el Bastardo

studiorat wrote: »

That's a hairy enough cycle. I've been trying to find a way to get out that direction without cycling along the N25 and the Dunkettle roundybout.

There's probably a way going out through Mayfield but that brings a few sharp hills into the equation.

I come in from Cobh about 40 minutes taking it easy enough if I catch the ferry right.
I'm told it would be about 50 to an hour the other way. Haven't done it yet.

You can bring the bike on the train for free. Maybe cycle as far as Little Island or the next one out of the city and see how that goes.

It's not that far, but I'd be concerned about the traffic. Maybe some of the Cork lads know a better way?

If you want to avoid N25 and the Dunkettle roundabouts, you can go via Montenotte (Middle Glanmire Road) and Glanmire village, then slip back down onto the old main road up to Cobh Cross. More hills, a little longer, busy enough with traffic at certain times of day, but it's also more fun.

studiorat

Go left right :rolleyes:at Luke's cross? coming out of the city ?

ford2600

passage and the ferry is also an option, town to Dunketttle and dual carriageway to midleton is hairy.
From cobh cross side there is back road which will get you to midleton

dorgasm wrote: »

Just going to throw a question out there to people who may have experience. How long would it take to cycle from Midleton to Dennehy's Cross in Cork City? Just toying with an idea

Ultegra

dual carriageway to midleton is hairy - isnt there a hard shoulder the whole way - ok you need to be careful approaching slip roads

el Bastardo

studiorat wrote: »

Go left right :rolleyes:at Luke's cross? coming out of the city ?

Yep - Either that or via old Youghal road (but that comes with buses attached ).