Est. 2018
It Started With A Spin
Handy Spins began the way most good things do in Ireland — over a pint. Myself and a few mates from Swords had been doing weekend spins together for years. Wicklow Mountains, the coast roads of West Cork, Sally Gap on a Sunday morning.
In 2018, someone suggested we take the bikes to Europe. We loaded up, took the ferry to France, and spent a week carving through the Pyrenees. By the time we got home, we knew we had to do it again.
Word spread. Friends brought friends. What started as 4 lads on bikes turned into multiple trips a year across Ireland and the continent. I just sort the routes, the hotels, and the logistics — the rest takes care of itself.
The Idea
No Motorways. No Boring Bits.
The journey is the destination. Every route is hand-picked to put you on the best roads, not the fastest ones. The ones nobody has ridden yet are marked as drafts in the route library.
On the road, groups stay small, so everyone rides at their own pace and nobody gets left behind. Whether you're on a sportsbike, adventure bike, or classic, you're welcome.
And when the helmets come off at the end of the day, the craic is just as important as the riding. Good food, local pubs, and stories that get taller with every telling.
What It's About
The Principles
Safety First
Pre-ride briefings, experienced riders up front, support van with tools and first aid on the European trips.
Adventure Always
We seek out the passes, the back roads, the views that make you pull over and just stand there grinning.
Good People
Some of my best friendships started on these trips. Everyone's welcome, from first-timers to seasoned heads.
Come For A Spin
Check out what's coming up or drop me a message. First-timers always welcome.