My brother used to have a great vintage t-shirt that said “Yes! Kites” …at least I think it did – I might have misplaced an exclamation or 2. So now I want one that says “yes! bikes!” …well dublin bikes at least. I signed up for the year long pass which is a steal at €10 and had my first go of a bike on Saturday. Perfect for out of towners to get around the city for cheap, I hopped a bike near the IFSC and suddenly realised I hadn’t been on one in about 6 years. Thankfully the saying is true and off I went.  Whizzed up to Fallon & Byrne on Exchequer street (thanks for some patient buses and pedestrians while I tried to figure out cycle lanes and crossings) and with the help of a friendly fellow bike user managed to get my bike locked back in to the stand. Hey Presto!

They’re a bit heavy alright but the basket is dead handy and they feel pretty secure at least. I look forward to a ton more dublin discovery via bike…when I’m not wearing heels of course.

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