Lunchtime Bike Ride 2012

Posted 5 Jun 2012 to Events by barry

On Wednesday 20th June, Dublin City Council will host a  Lunchtime Bike Ride in the city as part of the Bike to Work Day initiative. This event will consist of a leisurely lunchtime cycle through the streets of Dublin, taking in the Samuel Beckett Bridge, City Quay, Merrion Square, The Pepper Canister Church and part of the new Premium Cycle Route along the Grand Canal. Participants will gather in Grand Canal Square at 12.45pm in Dublin’s Docklands before setting off on a leisurely 6km (30 minute) cycle. The cycle will conclude in Grand Canal Square where market stalls will be selling food so participants can grab a quick bite before returning to work. In addition to the food stalls, the fun atmosphere will feature the announcement of the winners of various prizes, including best dressed competitions, at this fun, fit and chic event.

Be part of this fun event by registering below and be in with a chance to win some great prizes – there are prizes for Best Dressed male, Best Dressed Female, and for the best dressed bike! The first 500 people to register will get a goody bag and everyone who registers online using the form below is in with a chance to win an Apple iPad 3.

The Best Company Team prize (most people from one organisation) is also up for grabs. To enter this competition simply fill in the registration form below and include the name of your Company (each member of the team should register separately).

Dublin City Council is inviting everyone who travels by bike to participate in this event (over 16 years old) – users of Dublin Bikes are also encouraged to attend.

If you are registering from within the Council and cannot see the form below, please click here.

26 Comments

Garry Murphy

- June 6, 2012 at 10:57 pm

The way cycling has improved in importance over the past few years is really impressive . I have not driven for 25years (due to medical) , but now I can drive . I have in general found motorists very understanding and courteous . In general. Rules need to be changed and enforced more than they are . Thank you and well done . Garry Murphy

Liam Owens

- June 7, 2012 at 7:41 am

Its agreat event, Hope weather holds up.

john cummins

- June 7, 2012 at 8:23 am

would like to register for cycle at lunch, cannot seem to find register link???

Maria

- June 7, 2012 at 9:09 am

Looking forward to the event. Hope the weather holds up this year.

Aidan Cooney

- June 7, 2012 at 10:53 am

Looking forward to taking part

anthony

- June 7, 2012 at 11:05 am

Hi John. That’s down to a difficulty with the corporate web filter in DCC. Please try and register from home but we hope to have the problem resolved this week.

Tony McCrossan

- June 7, 2012 at 7:13 pm

Just found out that Ireland is the second worst country in Europe for cyclists road deaths. Although DCC are doing a great job, I think the Guardia could be stricter with all road users.
see:
http://elpais.com/elpais/2012/06/06/inenglish/1338983738_523507.html

R Hamilton

- June 8, 2012 at 9:08 am

Annoying that as this event is organised by DCC, staff can’t register from DCC office computer. This is not the first time this has happened with this and DCC organised events!

anthony

- June 13, 2012 at 10:27 am

Hi R. Google Docs is the most user friendly way for us to put a registration form online but unfortunately it’s blocked for organisational reasons for the majority of users within the Council. We’ll endeavor to work with the IS Department to enable access but the workaround is to access it from anywhere else outside of DCC.

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anthony

- June 14, 2012 at 11:12 am

Hi R. Please note there is now a workaround and you can register using this link.

manu

- June 14, 2012 at 6:59 pm

Woo

Kevin

- June 15, 2012 at 12:07 am

Would love to join!

Miguel

- June 15, 2012 at 10:24 am

I love cycling!

hughie lakes

- June 16, 2012 at 2:07 pm

a much healther way of getting around and no parking problems.

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Niall Conway

- June 18, 2012 at 6:06 pm

Bring it On!

Lyn Smyth

- June 20, 2012 at 8:56 am

Should I have received a confirmation or anything after registering? I haven’t received anything to my email so I’m guessing we just turn up at 12.45 today?

Orna MacMonagle

- June 20, 2012 at 10:53 am

Looking Forward to it !

Máire Hughes

- June 20, 2012 at 12:48 pm

Excellent weather
Cycling needs all the support

Beir Bua
Máire

Andy O'Neill

- June 20, 2012 at 4:37 pm

Great craic was had by all today, Thanks very much :-)
Anybody know if the photos are being put up anywhere to view ?

anthony

- June 20, 2012 at 5:16 pm

We hope to have a few photos on the blog tomorrow but The Journal have a few here already

Ronan

- June 20, 2012 at 6:47 pm

Anyone have any firm idea of how many cyclists turned up? I’ve figures ranging from 1,000 to 2,500. Help!
01 705 5025

barry

- June 20, 2012 at 8:44 pm

Ronan I was told that there were about 2500 people on the cycle today.

Ronan

- June 20, 2012 at 9:07 pm

Cheers thanks

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