A WEST Limerick company has become the first in the land to offer retro-style motorcycle hire to satisfy a growing interest for two-wheeled adventures around Ireland.
RetroVentures, based in Adare, has imported a collection of retro motorcycles hot off the production line from Royal Enfield and Triumph, two of the most famous names in motorcycling.
The brainchild of Elaine and Chris Davidson, the RetroVentures expansion represents an investment of €150,000 and promises to generate up to five jobs over the next three years.
Fáilte Ireland research shows that Ireland is a year round holiday destination for British tourists with 48 per cent arriving in the off season between October and April. This is good news for RetroVentures, making their product equally attractive in the winter and summer months.
“The expansion into motorcycles is a natural progression for the company which has been hiring out Ireland’s largest collection of classic sports cars since 2004 under the brand Heritage Sports Cars,” Elaine explained.
“British motorcycle licence holders are seen by us as a significant target audience for retro motorcycle hire as they have the appropriate licence and many are seasoned bikers. Almost four out of five motorcycle licence holders in Great Britain do not own a motorcycle so our product will allow them to indulge their passion in an affordable and practical fashion, especially given the opening of the Wild Atlantic Way which will offer a spectacular open road experience,” she said.
“We will be targeting visitors from the USA, Canada and other European countries with a direct air route to Ireland who would like to spend all or part of their holiday on two wheels but who have traditionally not been able to do so.
“To make it as easy as possible, we are offering a full on-tour service which includes airport/port delivery and collection, helmets and leathers, 24-hour back-up and support, satellite navigation with a range of pre-planned touring routes, accommodation booking and daily luggage forwarding,” Elaine confirmed.
The RetroVentures collection of retro motorcycles includes The Royal Enfield Bullet and Classic as well as a Triumph stable including the Bonnerville, America, Thruxton and Tiger. Rental rates start at just €80 per day including fully comprehensive insurance. For more information visit www.retroventuresireland.com
