Commuting by cycling from Ashbourne to City Centre

When I lived in Ashbourne years ago, I use to cycle to work near Blanchardstown. The route I took was really quiet once you get off the Ashbourne Ratoath road.

Maybe the old N2 would be a straighter line into Dublin but you'll be dealing with fast moving traffic all the way in. Whereas this way, it use to be such a pleasant cycle even in the dark. The roads are too narrow for cars to drive fast, except where you cross the busy Kilbride Ratoath road, and these roads are not used as rat runs. Except the last road up to Corduff which is narrow and can be used as a rat run if traffic on the M3 is held up.

I can't comment thereafter into the city. But look if your able to do it, go for it. Try it out at the weekend and see how it goes.

I'd love to do it again, but life has moved on for me.


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