The weather started to pick up soon enough however and I really started to enjoy the cycle as it went on. We stopped midway for a barbeque, which was badly needed, as we were all very hungry. We got back on the bikes after a few burgers and we all managed to last the full cycle.
As it turned out I was very grateful that I chose to wear shorts that day as I had got myself into a sweat! Everyone was exhausted on the bus journey back but I felt it was a great experience and all the lads enjoyed it.
The Greenway is a 42km cycle through the dirt roads of the countryside in Mayo filled with nothing but sheep and bicycles! When we cycled it we stopped at Newport and Mulranny. Everyone raced ahead but I stayed back and took it slowly. This way, I wouldn't get exhausted and I could enjoy the trip more. When we finally finished the cycle at Achill I didn't want to sit down on a bike for some time, but overall it was a great experience. I would gladly cycle the Greenway again.