Ireland- Mr. Google on a Bike

Mr. Google and I generally have a pretty good working relationship. On our current trip, we rely on a couple of cycling guide books along with occasional Google map references to help us find where to go. 

Today, our objective was to get to the ferry across the River Shannon as easily as possible. If requested, Mr. Google provides directions for cycling that are the shortest distance, rather than the routes for shortest time that he proposes to cars. However, shortest horizontal distance does not necessarily mean shortest vertical distance! I guess Mr. Google must have some cool antigravity pods built into his bicycle. 

Fortunately, this is Ireland, so there is a pub at the bottom of every hill for rehydration!