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Riding my bicycle around Dublin

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Upgrading my ebike
Dutch Bikes

Upgrading my ebike

Motorists in Ireland are most likely to change their car every 3 to 5 years – that’s according to a survey recently conducted by Aviva Insurance. Of course, there are some people who keep the same car for 10 years or more and only change when their car fails – and there are others that […]

30 September 202430 September 2024Dutch Bike, ebike, Gazelle
I’m looking for a justification to buy a cargo bike
Good Looking Rides

I’m looking for a justification to buy a cargo bike

I can’t help but look enviously upon those people with front-bucket cargo bikes – especially the electric assist ones! I’d love to be able to post a photo of me carrying a Christmas tree on my bike – even though we have a fake tree that lives in the attic – or perhaps showing an […]

10 January 202210 January 2022Cargo Bikes, Dogs, ebike, Gazelle, Shopping
Gazelle HeavyDutyNL C7 HMB
Dutch Bikes

Gazelle HeavyDutyNL C7 HMB

A week ago I took delivery of my new Gazelle HeavyDutyNL e-bike from the Dutch Bike Shop, and I absolutely love it! It’s the first electric bike that I’ve owned, and it’s a revelation to me how lovely it is to ride. The upright Dutch style is very comfortable, and the electrical assist helps me […]

3 April 202020 May 2021Dutch Bike, ebike, Gazelle

About Big Ride

I'm passionate about encouraging and enabling people, of all ages and abilities, to be able to cycle safely in Dublin. Read more about me.

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