Big Ride
@bigride.eu
I'm Richard and I use my Dutch ebike as my primary form of transport around Dublin, Ireland. I blog infrequently about cycling on bigride.eu. #Fietser
For slightly less cycling content, my other account is @bloomfield.co
For slightly less cycling content, my other account is @bloomfield.co
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It's still November, but only just and that means it's #IBIKEBop time again!
This month we are proud to cycle with Irish Sport For Palestine
Join us this Friday 28th November at 6pm on Parnell Square North opposite the Hugh Lane Gallery
#CriticalMass #CriticalMassDub #IrishSportForPalestine
This month we are proud to cycle with Irish Sport For Palestine
Join us this Friday 28th November at 6pm on Parnell Square North opposite the Hugh Lane Gallery
#CriticalMass #CriticalMassDub #IrishSportForPalestine
November 24, 2025 at 5:14 PM
It's still November, but only just and that means it's #IBIKEBop time again!
This month we are proud to cycle with Irish Sport For Palestine
Join us this Friday 28th November at 6pm on Parnell Square North opposite the Hugh Lane Gallery
#CriticalMass #CriticalMassDub #IrishSportForPalestine
This month we are proud to cycle with Irish Sport For Palestine
Join us this Friday 28th November at 6pm on Parnell Square North opposite the Hugh Lane Gallery
#CriticalMass #CriticalMassDub #IrishSportForPalestine
Kudos to the dude cycling home tonight in shorts and tshirt in sub-zero temperatures.
November 20, 2025 at 10:48 PM
Kudos to the dude cycling home tonight in shorts and tshirt in sub-zero temperatures.
November 12, 2025 at 7:28 PM
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A spooktacular #IBIKEBoo in #Dublin last night👻🎃🪩🚲
@ibike.ie brought the tunes #alternativedublin rewarded the fanciest dressed
We roll again
🗓️28 Nov 25 🕕6 PM
📍Parnell Sq N
#IBIKEBop #CriticslMass
@ibike.ie brought the tunes #alternativedublin rewarded the fanciest dressed
We roll again
🗓️28 Nov 25 🕕6 PM
📍Parnell Sq N
#IBIKEBop #CriticslMass
November 1, 2025 at 10:32 AM
A spooktacular #IBIKEBoo in #Dublin last night👻🎃🪩🚲
@ibike.ie brought the tunes #alternativedublin rewarded the fanciest dressed
We roll again
🗓️28 Nov 25 🕕6 PM
📍Parnell Sq N
#IBIKEBop #CriticslMass
@ibike.ie brought the tunes #alternativedublin rewarded the fanciest dressed
We roll again
🗓️28 Nov 25 🕕6 PM
📍Parnell Sq N
#IBIKEBop #CriticslMass
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If i was in charge of promoting active travel in the city, i would just give the iBike Dublin dude who leads these 100k to do it every Saturday for a year 🎶 🚲
Route announced for tomorrows Drum & Bass on the Bike ride with DJ Dom Whiting. Looking forward to seeing you there! Not to be missed. Spread the word. 🙌 Saturday 27 August
Meanwhile we’ll warm up tonight, Friday 26, starting at 6pm for #CriticalMass #IBIKEBop from Parnell Sq.
#Dublin #Cycling #DnB
Meanwhile we’ll warm up tonight, Friday 26, starting at 6pm for #CriticalMass #IBIKEBop from Parnell Sq.
#Dublin #Cycling #DnB
September 27, 2025 at 3:26 PM
If i was in charge of promoting active travel in the city, i would just give the iBike Dublin dude who leads these 100k to do it every Saturday for a year 🎶 🚲
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It might look a bit scary out there right now but the rain is due to clear up later on so get your Halloween gear on and join is for the annual #IBikeBoo!
irishcycle.com/2025/10/31/w...
#IBikeBop #CriticalMass #CriticalMassDub
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#IBikeBop #CriticalMass #CriticalMassDub
Witches, monsters and ghouls: On your bike for the IBikeBoo cycle in Dublin City Centre tonight
Tonight’s IBikeBop music-filled critical mass cycle around Dublin City Centre is the group’s annual IBikeBoo — the normal route around the city with a Halloween twist. The IBikeBo…
irishcycle.com
October 31, 2025 at 10:47 AM
It might look a bit scary out there right now but the rain is due to clear up later on so get your Halloween gear on and join is for the annual #IBikeBoo!
irishcycle.com/2025/10/31/w...
#IBikeBop #CriticalMass #CriticalMassDub
irishcycle.com/2025/10/31/w...
#IBikeBop #CriticalMass #CriticalMassDub
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Bicycle Still the World’s Most Efficient Way to Travel — 52 Years After It Was First Proven.
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Bicycle Still the World’s Most Efficient Way to Travel — 52 Years After It Was First Proven
Half a century after Scientific American first declared the bicycle 'the most efficient form of human transport.'
momentummag.com
October 30, 2025 at 8:44 PM
Bicycle Still the World’s Most Efficient Way to Travel — 52 Years After It Was First Proven.
momentummag.com/bicycle-stil...
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Top cycling tip: fit dynamo lights to your bike.
You never have to remember to charge them, and you never forget to take them.
Once the wheels are turning, the lights are on. Just fit and forget!
Why wouldn't you?
You never have to remember to charge them, and you never forget to take them.
Once the wheels are turning, the lights are on. Just fit and forget!
Why wouldn't you?
October 30, 2025 at 7:28 PM
Top cycling tip: fit dynamo lights to your bike.
You never have to remember to charge them, and you never forget to take them.
Once the wheels are turning, the lights are on. Just fit and forget!
Why wouldn't you?
You never have to remember to charge them, and you never forget to take them.
Once the wheels are turning, the lights are on. Just fit and forget!
Why wouldn't you?
Halloween bike bop through the centre of Dublin at 6pm tomorrow!
👻Dig out your ghoulish fancy dress
🪩Light up your bike
🎃Join us for a 1 hour family friendly #IBIKEBop through Dublin to a Halloween inspired playlist
🗓️31 Oct 25
🕕6PM
📍Parnell Sq N
@ibike.ie #IBIKEBoo #CriticalMass #CriticalMassDub #FreeTheCycleLanes
🪩Light up your bike
🎃Join us for a 1 hour family friendly #IBIKEBop through Dublin to a Halloween inspired playlist
🗓️31 Oct 25
🕕6PM
📍Parnell Sq N
@ibike.ie #IBIKEBoo #CriticalMass #CriticalMassDub #FreeTheCycleLanes
October 30, 2025 at 10:17 PM
Halloween bike bop through the centre of Dublin at 6pm tomorrow!
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October 26, 2025 at 9:52 AM
Cycled along to my local polling station this morning to vote for our next President #BikeToVote #iBikeiVote #IrelandVotes #President2025
October 24, 2025 at 8:48 AM
Cycled along to my local polling station this morning to vote for our next President #BikeToVote #iBikeiVote #IrelandVotes #President2025
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We call on @darraghobrientd.bsky.social to issue a commencement order without delay to implement the 30km/h default speed limit for the 85 built-up areas already defined in law.
We can't afford to wait another 18 months for safer roads, and we don't need to.
www.love30.ie/call-commenc...
We can't afford to wait another 18 months for safer roads, and we don't need to.
www.love30.ie/call-commenc...
Call for Commencement of Default 30km/h Speed Limit in Urban Areas | Love 30
Love 30 and the Dublin Commuter Coalition issued the following press release on 19 October 2025.
www.love30.ie
October 21, 2025 at 7:50 AM
We call on @darraghobrientd.bsky.social to issue a commencement order without delay to implement the 30km/h default speed limit for the 85 built-up areas already defined in law.
We can't afford to wait another 18 months for safer roads, and we don't need to.
www.love30.ie/call-commenc...
We can't afford to wait another 18 months for safer roads, and we don't need to.
www.love30.ie/call-commenc...
Incensed locals, claims of compulsory purchase orders - what's going on with the Kinsale greenway? jrnl.ie/6812137
Incensed locals, claims of compulsory purchase orders - what's going on with the Kinsale greenway?
The project has been the subject of emotive claims by opponents.
jrnl.ie
October 19, 2025 at 11:48 AM
Incensed locals, claims of compulsory purchase orders - what's going on with the Kinsale greenway? jrnl.ie/6812137
Dangerous parking on the footpath right outside of the Garda station. Who is policing the police?
He should be aware of his own personal safety and take steps to be as safe as possible at all times.
October 18, 2025 at 6:54 PM
Dangerous parking on the footpath right outside of the Garda station. Who is policing the police?
Bicycle lights on and get ready for the music as Bike Disco returns to Phoenix Park tonight
Get your bike lights on and head to the Phoenix Park tonight for the bicycle disco from 7.45pm today, Friday, October 10th. The event is being hosted again this year by Dublin City Council, Fingal County…
Get your bike lights on and head to the Phoenix Park tonight for the bicycle disco from 7.45pm today, Friday, October 10th. The event is being hosted again this year by Dublin City Council, Fingal County…
Bicycle lights on and get ready for the music as Bike Disco returns to Phoenix Park tonight
Get your bike lights on and head to the Phoenix Park tonight for the bicycle disco from 7.45pm today, Friday, October 10th. The event is being hosted again this year by Dublin City Council, Fingal County Council and the Office of Public Works along a car-free 5km around the Park. The organisers said: "All cyclists of all abilities are welcome to light up their bikes and enjoy the Phoenix Park in a most unique way with roads closed for participants' safety and enjoyment.
irishcycle.com
October 10, 2025 at 8:54 AM
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Bicycle lights on and get ready for the music as Bike Disco returns to Phoenix Park tonight
Get your bike lights on and head to the Phoenix Park tonight for the bicycle disco from 7.45pm today, Friday, October 10th. The event is being hosted again this year by Dublin City Council, Fingal County…
Get your bike lights on and head to the Phoenix Park tonight for the bicycle disco from 7.45pm today, Friday, October 10th. The event is being hosted again this year by Dublin City Council, Fingal County…
Bicycle lights on and get ready for the music as Bike Disco returns to Phoenix Park tonight
Get your bike lights on and head to the Phoenix Park tonight for the bicycle disco from 7.45pm today, Friday, October 10th. The event is being hosted again this year by Dublin City Council, Fingal County Council and the Office of Public Works along a car-free 5km around the Park. The organisers said: "All cyclists of all abilities are welcome to light up their bikes and enjoy the Phoenix Park in a most unique way with roads closed for participants' safety and enjoyment.
irishcycle.com
October 9, 2025 at 11:34 PM
Bicycle lights on and get ready for the music as Bike Disco returns to Phoenix Park tonight
Get your bike lights on and head to the Phoenix Park tonight for the bicycle disco from 7.45pm today, Friday, October 10th. The event is being hosted again this year by Dublin City Council, Fingal County…
Get your bike lights on and head to the Phoenix Park tonight for the bicycle disco from 7.45pm today, Friday, October 10th. The event is being hosted again this year by Dublin City Council, Fingal County…
Opinion: Those outraged by a €100k bike shed should look at the annual cost of renting out car park spaces share.google/xhj5qdHDyuOu...
Opinion: Those outraged by a €100k bike shed should look at the annual cost of renting out car park spaces
We have completely normalised investment in congestion, pollution and the continuation of car-first planning, writes Ciarán Cannon.
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October 3, 2025 at 7:02 PM
Opinion: Those outraged by a €100k bike shed should look at the annual cost of renting out car park spaces share.google/xhj5qdHDyuOu...
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The Welsh 20mph default reduced casualties by 25% and insurance costs by £90m. If done in England expect reductions of 15,000 casualties pa and insurance by £2bn pa. Implementation cost would be approx £0.5bn. For comparison, 1st yr depreciation on new cars registered in England in 2024 was £78bn
October 3, 2025 at 6:03 AM
The Welsh 20mph default reduced casualties by 25% and insurance costs by £90m. If done in England expect reductions of 15,000 casualties pa and insurance by £2bn pa. Implementation cost would be approx £0.5bn. For comparison, 1st yr depreciation on new cars registered in England in 2024 was £78bn
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Just imagine how great this scene would look without the river of noise and air pollution running through it.
October 3, 2025 at 12:26 AM
Just imagine how great this scene would look without the river of noise and air pollution running through it.
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The response from the Minister's representative at yesterday's meeting in Leinster House was shocking.
It's very clear that this government is not taking road safety seriously and people will die as a result.
www.fm104.ie/news/fm104-n...
It's very clear that this government is not taking road safety seriously and people will die as a result.
www.fm104.ie/news/fm104-n...
October 3, 2025 at 6:36 AM
The response from the Minister's representative at yesterday's meeting in Leinster House was shocking.
It's very clear that this government is not taking road safety seriously and people will die as a result.
www.fm104.ie/news/fm104-n...
It's very clear that this government is not taking road safety seriously and people will die as a result.
www.fm104.ie/news/fm104-n...
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Why does @pearsedoherty.bsky.social think that the nurses, midwives and doctors of the National Maternity Hospital don't deserve somewhere safe and secure to lock their bicycles?
www.rte.ie/news/2025/09...
www.rte.ie/news/2025/09...
SF calls for €100k NMH bike shed tender to be scrapped
Sinn Féin has called for a tender for a new €100,000 bike shed at the National Maternity Hospital to be scrapped.
www.rte.ie
September 28, 2025 at 8:16 AM
Why does @pearsedoherty.bsky.social think that the nurses, midwives and doctors of the National Maternity Hospital don't deserve somewhere safe and secure to lock their bicycles?
www.rte.ie/news/2025/09...
www.rte.ie/news/2025/09...
For the #iBikeDubin #iBikeBop #MonthlyCycles #CriticalMass ride this evening the city got a preview of Dom Whiting at his mobile DJ bike. For all drum and bass fans who also like cycling, his main ride is tomorrow afternoon.
September 26, 2025 at 7:38 PM
For the #iBikeDubin #iBikeBop #MonthlyCycles #CriticalMass ride this evening the city got a preview of Dom Whiting at his mobile DJ bike. For all drum and bass fans who also like cycling, his main ride is tomorrow afternoon.
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Route announced for tomorrows Drum & Bass on the Bike ride with DJ Dom Whiting. Looking forward to seeing you there! Not to be missed. Spread the word. 🙌 Saturday 27 August
Meanwhile we’ll warm up tonight, Friday 26, starting at 6pm for #CriticalMass #IBIKEBop from Parnell Sq.
#Dublin #Cycling #DnB
Meanwhile we’ll warm up tonight, Friday 26, starting at 6pm for #CriticalMass #IBIKEBop from Parnell Sq.
#Dublin #Cycling #DnB
September 26, 2025 at 10:31 AM
Route announced for tomorrows Drum & Bass on the Bike ride with DJ Dom Whiting. Looking forward to seeing you there! Not to be missed. Spread the word. 🙌 Saturday 27 August
Meanwhile we’ll warm up tonight, Friday 26, starting at 6pm for #CriticalMass #IBIKEBop from Parnell Sq.
#Dublin #Cycling #DnB
Meanwhile we’ll warm up tonight, Friday 26, starting at 6pm for #CriticalMass #IBIKEBop from Parnell Sq.
#Dublin #Cycling #DnB
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Plenty to look forward to this weekend. Will you join us for #IBIKEBop on Friday 6pm parnell square?
Additionally we’ll be taking to our bikes again on Saturday 2pm with DJ Dom Whiting for Drum & Bass on the Bike.
We hope to see you Friday & again Saturday if you can join us!
#CriticalMass #Dublin
Additionally we’ll be taking to our bikes again on Saturday 2pm with DJ Dom Whiting for Drum & Bass on the Bike.
We hope to see you Friday & again Saturday if you can join us!
#CriticalMass #Dublin
September 24, 2025 at 4:38 PM
Plenty to look forward to this weekend. Will you join us for #IBIKEBop on Friday 6pm parnell square?
Additionally we’ll be taking to our bikes again on Saturday 2pm with DJ Dom Whiting for Drum & Bass on the Bike.
We hope to see you Friday & again Saturday if you can join us!
#CriticalMass #Dublin
Additionally we’ll be taking to our bikes again on Saturday 2pm with DJ Dom Whiting for Drum & Bass on the Bike.
We hope to see you Friday & again Saturday if you can join us!
#CriticalMass #Dublin