I guess it's just a matter of perception. There are people around here who would freak if confronted with more than a two lane highway <g>

>You have more experience with Irish roads than I do so I stand corrected. They seemed awfully small to me compared to American roads, but apparently I made too much of it.
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>>Not sure I agree with Mike about driving in Ireland. In much of Ireland, although roads can be small, they are also very quiet. Compared to the UK I *enjoy* driving there (but I'm used similar country lanes here). OTOH it's great for cycling also - mostly not too hilly, not too flat.
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>>>Yes it should be fun and their youth and energy should offset my lathergic ways. Thanks for the heads up on the rural roads. Perhaps I need to look into renting a couple dual sport bikes instead, that would be far more fun anyways.
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>>>>You and three female grad students? Sounds like a lot of fun!
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>>>>Re driving in Ireland, one thing you may want to consider, depending where you are going, is that some of the rural roads are terrible. Little more than one lane cowpaths. Which might also add to the sense of adventure, of course, as long as you are prepared for it and allow extra driving time.
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