When you think of a cyclist, which of the two following images comes to mind? The figure on the left is someone cycling as a sport, and the figure on the right is someone cycling as transport. Can you see the differences between the two? All too often people think of cycling only in terms […]
The double kickstand on my Dutch bike broke off a couple of weeks ago. It seems the welds that attach the base plate to the actual stand came apart, and as I’m not into welding, I thought it was easier just to buy a new one. This is the one I bought from Amazon: VGEBY […]
The Dutch Bike Shop in the Goatstown area of Dublin is a family-run business owned and run by Astrid and Frank. They import and sell a range of Dutch bikes, which have an upright and comfortable riding position, and also have things like mudguards, pannier racks, chain guards, and dynamo lights included in the price. […]
If you buy an insurance policy for your bicycle then generally it only covers theft. But what about all the other types of cover you might want. A typical comprehensive car insurance covers you for theft, accidental damage, personal accident and third-party liability. So where I can find this kind of coverage for when I […]
There’s nothing so divisive as the debate around whether helmets should be compulsory for cyclists. Some advocates of helmet compulsion argue that if they can help (even by a little bit) to prevent injury or death, then we should all be made to wear them. And while they are entitled to that opinion, the focus […]
I’ve no idea what this An Post vehicle is actually called. I suppose it’s a type of cargo bike, based on a cycle-rickshaw frame, and with a big storage container and windscreen added. Personally I like the name “Cyclovan”.
