Chris and Elaine are such delightful people, and they are providing an unmatched service for folks who want to explore Ireland via motorcycle, rent a classic car for a day, or do a wedding in style.
My husband and I had a tour of the Wild Atlantic Way on our bucket list, and Chris and Elaine worked with us to put together a week-long route, together with wonderful pre-booked lodging for each night, and kitted us out with some easy to handle Royal Enfield's and saddle bags. In the USA, I'm used to riding bigger bikes with lots of horse power, but in Ireland, you really don't want a bike like that. Royal Enfield bikes are great on petrol, have plenty of power to keep up on the motorway, but are simple and easy enough to handle the narrow tracks and twisty roads of the Irish coastline.
We travelled from Adare to Cork, then along the coast, winding up in County Clare before completing our journey, and no mishaps or problems at all. We had been given a loaner Irish mobile in case of any questions, and we used it a couple times, and there was Chris or Elaine ready with an answer. When it came time to return the bikes, Elaine and Chris were on-hand, eager to hear about our trip, and clearly loving what they do.
I have rented bikes in New Zealand, done the Pacific Northwest rides, and have experience with a lot of cross-country riding, but have never had such a pleasant and thoughtful experience as I had with RetroVentures Ireland. A company is only as good as its people, and if you choose RetroVentures, you get some very good people to help you.
If I ever move to Ireland, I'd likely buy a Royal Enfield from Chris and Elaine. Meanwhile, it's nice to know where to have the best motorcycle rental in Ireland! read more
