Gormú eBike Tours
Pedal Through West Cork's Hidden Bóithríní
- Where Every Turn Tells a Tale
Small-group eBike adventures blending Irish folklore, local flavours, and bóithríní - the quiet farm roads of the irish countryside. Easy pedalling, powerful stories.
Why Gormú eBike Tours?
Discover the secret roads and storied landscapes of West Cork on our top-class Riese & Müller eBikes. Guided by locals and steeped in the traditions of West Cork, each tour is a journey through amazing scenery, folklore, history and language. Small groups, big heart, storytelling and a fair few laughs along the way.
Our Difference is in the Detail
- Local Storytelling - Every stop has a tale
- Local Placenames - every name has a meaning
- Top-End eBikes - Riese & Müller Silent Swing models with belt drives
- Small Groups - Intimate tours with a personal touch, we never have more than 8 guests on a tour
- Flavours Along the Way - Enjoy barista coffee at cafés in Rosscarbery on our morning tour.
- Off the Beaten Track - Bóithríní and stops you’d probably never find alone
Got Questions❓ We’ve Got Answers.
How fit do I need to be?
Not very! The eBikes do most of the work - especially on hills. As long as you're comfortable cycling on country roads for 2–3 hours with breaks, you'll be grand, especially on our shorter afternoon tour. You will need a little more fitness on our longer morning tour but if you can walk for an hour or so you should be fine.
How tall do I need to be?
We normally say 148cm or 4ft 10" but body types and leg lengths differ.
How old do my children need to be?
Generally, children need to be about 11 or 12 to be strong enough to handle the eBikes
Are the tours suitable for beginners?
Yes. Many of our guests haven’t ridden a bike in years. We’ll show you how the eBike works before we set off and the pace is always relaxed. No Lycra or racing gear needed!
Can I bring my own bike?
These tours are built around our electric fleet (Riese & Müller Silent Swing models), which are ideal for local terrain. While, you're welcome to join on your own bike, but please let us know in advance as not all eBikes are built equal and we may need to switch you to our R&M eBikes.
What if it rains?
This is West Cork and we are on the Wild Atlantic Way - so the odd shower is part of the adventure! We normally go ahead unless conditions are unsafe (very rare). Bring a light rain jacket, and we’ll bring the stories.
Is Irish spoken on the tour?
Absolutely but don’t worry if you don’t speak it yourself as it's confined to a cúpla focail here and there. Our guides take pride in weaving Irish words, phrases and placenames into the tour naturally, and we explain them as we go. It's all part of the cultural experience, the tours are in English with some Irish used along the way.