Resources for Cyclists

Poster Competition

The Poster Competition is open for all schools within Dublin City Council. The aim is to draw or paint posters on A3 size paper using the theme of celebrating cycling and its benefits. All posters must include the child’s name, age, school eircode and class on the back of the artwork. The winning artworks will be displayed in Dublin City Council’s local parks for the duration of Bike Week and each winner will also get a goody bag! All submissions must be received by Thursday 2nd May and can be posted into Caroline Fallon, Dublin City Council, Block 2 Floor 7, Civic Offices, Wood Quay, Dublin 8 or emailed to [email protected].

Adult Cycle Training

Dublin City Council wants as many people as possible to enjoy cycling in Dublin. That's why we offer subsidised cycle training courses for adults administered by qualified, certified trainers.

The training covers basic cycling skills and aims to empower participants to travel by bike confidently and safely. Each course can be tailored to the group taking part as required.

If you are a member of a community group, residents’ association or have 10 or more people who would like to participate in this training, contact [email protected] to arrange a session.

Shared Bike Schemes

Dublin has a number of bike share schemes which allow users to borrow bikes for short periods of time. This is a great way to test out cycling, as well as combining cycling with other transport modes to get around the city with ease.

Providers include DublinBikes, Moby and Bleeper Bikes. Learn more in our guide to bike sharing services in Dublin.

New Road Features for Cyclists

Dublin City Council is constantly improving its Active Travel Network to make cycling in the city safer and more convenient. As part of the network's roll out, we are introducing new road features which aim to protect cyclists. these include flashing amber arrows, island bus stops and school zones.

To learn how these new features work, read our public safety guidance.

Useful Apps

Here are essential apps that every Dublin cyclist should download:

Dublin Cycling Buddy

This is the go-to app for Dublin cyclists, providing safer cycling routes and updates on the city's cycle infrastructure. It also includes real time data on all of Dublin’s bike-sharing options and locations of bike parking across the city. 

This Smart Dublin initiative also promotes cycling challenges which offer the opportunity to win prizes!

Transport for Ireland's Live App

Transport for Ireland has a multi-modal journey planning tool that shows walking, cycling and public transport options, as well as highlighting bikes available at DublinBike stands across the city. This allows the city's cyclists to easily combine multiple modes of transport to conveniently travel across Dublin.

Increased Bike Parking

Dublin City Council has installed thousands of cycle parking spaces across Dublin in recent years, including on-street spaces, cargo bikes spaces, bike bunkers and parking at schools, sports clubs and car parks. Explore all your options using our guide to bike parking in Dublin.

Greenways and the Active Travel Network

Constructed by Dublin City Council with funding from the Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport under the Smarter Travel Initiative, the Canal Way Cycle Route is now used by over 2,000 cyclists on a typical working day.

Opened in March 2012, the 3.6km route links Portobello with Spencer Dock running alongside the Grand Canal. This scenic route passes Leeson Street Bridge, Dublin’s Docklands and across the iconic Samuel Beckett Bridge.

The Canal Way Cycle Route is ideal for individual cyclists, families, groups and anyone who wishes to join Dublin’s growing cycling community. It passes through nine junctions where cyclists will have to interact with pedestrians and motor vehicles.

Planning permission was granted in May 2013 for a 2km section of the 22km Sutton-to-Sandycove coastal route. Dublin City Council is also working on the development of future Greenways along the Grand Canal, Royal Canal, Tolka Valley and the River Dodder.

In June 2013 Dublin City Council marked National Bike Week by launching the Tolka Valley Greenway. The Greenway is a 4km cycling and walking route which links Glasnevin, Cabra, Finglas and Ashtown. It is part of a €4.1m, 18.2 hectare extension to Tolka Valley Park. It features wetlands, parklands and walkways and has almost doubled the size of Tolka Valley Park.

Rules of the Road for Cyclists

Since 2015, An Garda Síochána can impose fixed penalty fines on cyclists for offences, such as cycling in pedestrianised areas or cycling without reasonable consideration. For more information, check out this guide to cycling laws from Citizens Informtion.