If you'd like to rent a bike in Dublin,
you can do so easily using the ‘Dublin Bikes' scheme, which is run by Dublin City Council, sponsored by Now TV
. This is a self-service bike rental system open to everyone from 14 years of age.
How do you use the city bike in Dublin?
- Rent a bike. Log in and choose a NOW dublinbikes subscription. Check and select your bike. Release a bike. …
- Using the service. The first 30 minutes are free. Rules of the road. Tips and best practices. …
- Return a bike. Choose a station. Park a bike at a station. No stands available to park at the station?
Can you use Dublin bikes without card?
When taking out a bike at a station terminal NOW
dublinbikes card holders should hold their associated card (Bike-share membership card or TFI Leap Card) up to the card reader on its own
, and not in a wallet or purse containing other cards to avoid potential ‘card clashes.
Is Dublin a bike friendly city?
Dublin has the perfect climate for cycling
, less precipitation than Amsterdam, less snow than Copenhagen, and they are cities of comparative density.” It's also mostly flat. Thanks to congestion, Dublin also has the slowest city centre of any European city, with traffic speeds dropping as low as 6mph.
Are Dublin bikes free?
The first 30 minutes are free
Whichever subscription option
you choose the first 30 minutes of each journey are free. After that, fees are applicable in line with our current rental charge scale (see FAQ's). A journey may not exceed 24 hours.
How much does a Coca Cola bike cost?
The
annual subscription fee is €10
where you will be supplied with a Coca-Cola Zero Bikes card. For short-term use or for visitors, there is a convenient 3-Day ticket option available online only. The first 30 minutes of hire is for free and a service charge is applied for hires longer than 30 minutes.
Is there a Dublin bike app?
You can create an account on the official NOW dublinbikes App
or on dublinbikes.ie. Short term subscriptions can also be chosen at credit card enabled stations.
How many Dublin bikes are there?
Dublinbikes | Number of stations 115 | Daily ridership 42,000 annual subscribers | Website www.dublinbikes.ie | Operation |
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Can I use Leap card for Dublin bikes?
Good news for commuters in the capital:
you can now use a Leap card to access DublinBikes
. From today onwards, cyclists only need one smart card to collect a bike at any of the scheme's 101 stations across the city.
Do Dublin bikes have lights?
These free lights are always extremely popular and we tend run out very quickly so remember it's a first come, first served basis! Remember – Bike lights aren't just a nice accessory,
they are a legal requirement during lighting-up hours (30 minutes after sunset, until 30 minutes before sunrise)
.
How do TFI bikes work?
TFI Bikes consists of stations with a terminal and stands for the bikes. The bikes are locked into the stands, when a bike is hired it is released by the system. On return, the bike is locked back into a stand at any station, and the hire is then completed.
How do you use the electric Dublin bike?
Just
slip the battery into the slot to enable electrical assistance
! If you don't have a battery or if you would prefer the exercise, you can just use pedal power.
Is biking in Dublin safe?
Dublin is a safe city in which to cycle
. Here are a number of tips for people starting to embrace cycling or for those who wish to cycle more safely.
Do people ride bikes in Dublin?
Cycling in Dublin is hard work
and yet many people preferred it over driving in the city.
Is Ireland good for cycling?
Ireland has some great cycling possibilities
with some stunningly beautiful scenery, from quiet rolling countryside, the more tougher mountainous areas in the south and the wild Atlantic coastline of the west coast.
How do I cancel Dublin bike?
If you need to cancel your e-dublinbikes option please
contact the dublinbikes Call Centre on 1850 777 070 or (01) 424 7605 or
[email protected]
and you will be advised on how to return your personal battery.
How do I lock my just eat bike?
Returning a Just Eat Cycles bike in Edinburgh:
Stop at one of the stations located on the map. Select ‘Return bike' on the app. You'll be asked to
lock the bike using the front wheel lock (push down on the lever)
. The lock will register to the phone and the app will end your journey.
Did Coca Cola make bikes?
During these years, the Coca-Cola Company tried to get a foot between the door of the “healthy lifestyle” market, and tried many methods to reach its consumers. This beautiful bicycle is part of these promotions,
produced by Huffy
.
What time do Dublin bikes start?
The service is accessible twelve months a year, seven days a week between the hours of
5am and 12.30am
. For more information on how to access the service visit the official website here .
How do you rate a Dublin bike?
- First 1⁄2 Hour : free.
- 1 hour : €0.50.
- 2 hours : €1.50.
- 3 hours : €3.50.
- 4 hours : €6.50.
- Every extra 1⁄2 Hour : €2.
How do I return my Dublin bike?
The bike must be returned to a free stand at a station
. Find available bikes and stands at each station in real time on the official NOW dublinbikes App.