1 in 100 bikes stolen nationwide in 2020 as Dublin and Limerick cyclists worst hit
Noteworthy investigation reveals bike theft trends over past five years and hears calls for better cycling parking facilities. By Maria Delaney Friday 7 May 2021, 10:24 AM 7 hours ago 5,626 Views 15 Comments
HER NEW ELECTRIC bike gave Carly Bailey a new lease of life last summer.
“It was perfect as it gave me that little bit of confidence if I wasn’t in a great place as I could give it a little more power,” she said.
Carly has a degenerative disc condition in her back, so on days she was feeling unwell, she simply boosted the battery.
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The narrow coast road that runs between Blackrock and Dún Laoghaire in the south of Dublin used to be busy with car traffic going in both directions.
It could be a precarious route to cycle, especially for families with small children. Too often, impatient drivers would speed to overtake and, at certain times, that was risky because the incessant oncoming traffic.
Then, early this summer, one lane of traffic was removed and replaced with a dual-direction cycling path. In just eight weeks, it was transformed. Today, some 4km of segregated cycling infrastructure with fine views of Dublin Bay and Howth Head runs from Blackrock to Dún Laoghaire and on to Sandymount.