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@bigride.eu
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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
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Ban Cars for Liveable Cities
November 8, 2025 at 6:32 PM
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Cycled along to my local polling station this morning to vote for our next President #BikeToVote #iBikeiVote #IrelandVotes #President2025
Two bicycles parked outside of a building with blue and cream walls. There are pot plants, an open door, and a partially obstructed sign reading Polling Station.
October 24, 2025 at 8:48 AM
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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
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Yeah, I'm just going to leave these bins here...
Commercial bins blocking the 24 hour protected bicycle lane.
August 29, 2025 at 7:07 PM
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Some of my cycling statistics
Screenshot reading: Your statistics for 2025. 180 rides. 1224km distance. 69 hours riding time. 199.5kg CO2 savings.
July 17, 2025 at 7:12 PM
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This little fella loves riding in my front crate! #BikeDogs
A tan and white small dog is in a bicycle front crate. He looks excited and has his tongue out.
July 12, 2025 at 4:46 PM
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My WorkCycles bike has sat in storage for the last few years, and realistically I wasn't going to ride it again.

Thankfully I found a fan of WorkCycles on Adverts. I hope he enjoys riding it for many years to come!
Black Dutch bike parked on a grass field
June 11, 2025 at 9:15 PM
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Anyone seeing me riding about this evening might be forgiven for thinking I'm a food delivery worker.
An arm dressed in an orange jacket holds a bicycle handlebar. A cyan coloured waterproof cover is over the front crate.
May 29, 2025 at 6:13 PM
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The #iBikeBop #CriticalMass ride in Dublin tonight was in celebration of Bike Week in Ireland!
Group of people on bicycles. They are dressed up in silver and pink and have pink flags attached to their bikes.
May 16, 2025 at 8:22 PM
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I'm not sure, was this the king?
Man dressed in an orange suit and a toy crown on his head
May 1, 2025 at 6:21 PM
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When I need to take the kids into the city, what other option do I have other than to drive? #AllAgesAndAbilities #Utrecht
An adult and child riding bicycles on a traffic-free city street. The adult is carrying another child in front of them.
April 30, 2025 at 11:12 AM
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Does your city have a digital display showing the number of bicycle parking spaces available?

For some reason my camera couldn't photograph this without introducing a strobe effect, but it looks fine in person.
A digital display showing the availability of cycle parking spots. The text is distorted due to a strobe effect of the camera.
April 27, 2025 at 3:09 PM
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When the infrastructure is good, cycling can be a social event! #Utrecht
A woman and man on bicycles. They are holding hands as they ride.
April 27, 2025 at 12:00 PM
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Today I'm enjoying exploring the cycling infrastructure of Utrecht in The Netherlands.
Red coloured two way cycle lane and footpath beside a canal. There are trees and houseboats at the side of the canal, and a bridge in the distance.
April 27, 2025 at 10:07 AM
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Need to transport 12kg of dog food? Yeah, I can easily do that on my bicycle. #ShopByBike
Bicycle with a front plastic crate. A large bag of dog food is in the crate.
April 21, 2025 at 3:27 PM
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Great turn out!
Large group of cyclists from the rear
April 11, 2025 at 6:19 PM
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I have my signs printed and ready!
Why is you convenience more important than my safety?
April 11, 2025 at 1:07 PM
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IBikeBop through the centre of Dublin leaving soon. If you see us cycling through the city give us a wave and dance to the music, and if you're on your bike, join us!
#CriticalMass #IBikeDublin #MonthlyCycles
Cargo bike with a speaker mounted on the rear. A man is wearing a hoodie saying I Bike Dublin
March 28, 2025 at 5:57 PM
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I always enjoy the iBikeBop / Critical Mass rides in the dark, because the disco lights and music deliver such a party atmosphere!

The rides take place on the last Friday of every month - so there's one today - at 6.00pm. Everyone is welcome!

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February 28, 2025 at 11:00 AM
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Some people see this and decide to take the car.

I see this and wonder where I left my waterproof trousers.
Screenshot of a weather app showing lots of rain falling over Ireland
February 23, 2025 at 9:02 AM
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One more lane will fix it!
#Dubai
Complex road interchange with high rise buildings around. The main road has 5 traffic lanes going in each direction, and the traffic is still busy.
February 10, 2025 at 8:49 PM
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Its 4 months since I got my new ebike and I've just passed the 1000 kilometre mark.
Screenshot from an app showing Mileage 1001 kilometres, and a breakdown of how many kilometres in Turbo, Auto, Tour+ and Eco modes.
February 4, 2025 at 9:24 AM
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Would you realise that this is an AI generated photo?
AI generated photo of people riding Dutch style bicycles on a dedicated bike path. The weather is cold and they are wearing coats and wooly hats.
December 13, 2024 at 10:10 AM
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Our numbers might have been small, but the craic was mighty! #CriticalMassDub #IBikeDublin #IBikeBop #MonthlyCyles
Gathering of people with bicycles on a pedestrian square. There are coloured disco lights.
November 29, 2024 at 7:12 PM
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Went out this morning to vote in the Irish general election. My votes went to the candidates and parties that prioritise sustainable transport, social justice, and green issues. #IBikeIVote #VoteByBike
Blue bicycle with a black crate on the front. It is parked in front of a low metal fence with a blurred sign reading Polling Station in Irish and English
November 29, 2024 at 9:39 AM