Urban Night Cycling - new community for the nocturnal cyclists of Dublin

tomo84

Urban Night Cyclists is a Dublin based community for the nocturnal bike rider/enthusiast. Dublin Is a fantastic place to cycle but it can be quite hectic to get around during the day, ducking and diving through Dublin Buses, tactical maneuvering by toxic taxis - Urban Night Cycling cuts all that out.

So, with that said, UNC will aim to organize weekly night time cycles throughout the city between the hours of 00.00am and 3.00am - (please bring lights)

find us on facebook for details about upcoming cycles search "urban night cyclists dublin"

The first cycle has been organised for tuesday 27th May 2014 meeting at custom house quay!

banjopaul

Direct link to facebook here

https://www.facebook.com/urbannightcyclistsdublin

wicklowwonder

How long will the spin be? Also what sort of pace? Could beginners go? I have never cycled in a club, commute in and out of work that's it really.

godtabh

tomo84 wrote: »

Urban Night Cyclists is a Dublin based community for the nocturnal bike rider/enthusiast. Dublin Is a fantastic place to cycle but it can be quite hectic to get around during the day, ducking and diving through Dublin Buses, tactical maneuvering by toxic taxis - Urban Night Cycling cuts all that out.

So, with that said, UNC will aim to organize weekly night time cycles throughout the city between the hours of 00.00am and 3.00am - (please bring lights)

find us on facebook for details about upcoming cycles search "urban night cyclists dublin"

The first cycle has been organised for tuesday 27th May 2014 meeting at custom house quay!

You can also do all that between 5 and 7

tomo84

2 hours maybe 3 hours tops..its completely up to the rider how long they want to stay out for, you can drop off or go your own way at any time..absolutely, beginners welcome..it will be a casual pace nothing too serious! as i mentioned the first cycle has been organised for the 27th of May, meeting at customs house quay at midnight and cycling towards dun laoghaire pier..its about 22km total (give or take) you should come along.

tomo84

godtabh wrote: »

You can also do all that between 5 and 7

true, but cycling in Dublin at night is a whole different experience, less cars etc!

I do enjoy cycling at night, but won't make this. It's amazing being up the hills on a clear night with just your lights to be seen for miles.

Wizardej

Was thinking of going but not sure if my hybrid bike would be suitable!

rollingscone

Wizardej wrote: »

Was thinking of going but not sure if my hybrid bike would be suitable!

It sounds as if it'll be fine.

Night cycles are less pressing in a city that's already perfectly cycleable though.

They're usually popular in places like Sao Paulo where you take your life in your hands cycling during the day.

Tenzor07

rollingscone wrote: »

It sounds as if it'll be fine.

Night cycles are less pressing in a city that's already perfectly cycleable though.

They're usually popular in places like Sao Paulo where you take your life in your hands cycling during the day.

Usually you are taking your life into your hands cycling in Dublin at night!

Wizardej

rollingscone wrote: »

It sounds as if it'll be fine.

Night cycles are less pressing in a city that's already perfectly cycleable though.

They're usually popular in places like Sao Paulo where you take your life in your hands cycling during the day.

Cheers. I might give it a go-never been cycling in Dublin that time of night!

fixie fox

Would I be expected to stop at red lights at that hour?

kumate_champ07

it would be alot safer if you fit brakes on that bike on your page

Cyclewizard

is this mainly for fixie riders? id be interested maybe but only have road bikes

Mycroft H

fixie fox wrote: »

Would I be expected to stop at red lights at that hour?

Well I've seen plenty of cars driving through the 'midnight green' if that makes the decision any easier.

tomo84

Cyclewizard wrote: »

is this mainly for fixie riders? id be interested maybe but only have road bikes

its for all bike riders/enthusiasts any and all bikes welcome!

fixie fox

tomo84 wrote: »

its for all bike riders/enthusiasts any and all bikes welcome!

You can't beat a bit of lateral thinking. Well done!

Wizardej

Is there anyone from here going tonight?

coolemon

Can I ask why this is organised for a Tuesday? (when people need to go to work the next day).

Great idea though. I love cycling at night for some reason.

tomo84

coolemon wrote: »

Can I ask why this is organised for a Tuesday? (when people need to go to work the next day).

Great idea though. I love cycling at night for some reason.

no particular reason for Tuesday!? i understand people have to go to work and all that, its hard to accommodate everybody but we will be organising weekend cycles aswell for those interested!

No Pants

The city would be busier on Friday and Saturday nights.

coolemon

tomo84 wrote: »

no particular reason for Tuesday!? i understand people have to go to work and all that, its hard to accommodate everybody but we will be organising weekend cycles aswell for those interested!

Cool. I'd go on a weekend but up early so ill have to give this a miss. Best of luck with it.

tomo84

No Pants wrote: »

The city would be busier on Friday and Saturday nights.

I agree, but the whole point is to cycle when nobody is around!

tomo84

coolemon wrote: »

Cool. I'd go on a weekend but up early so ill have to give this a miss. Best of luck with it.

cool, keep an eye on out facebook page and twitter @UNCdublin for details about upcoming cycles

No Pants

tomo84 wrote: »

I agree, but the whole point is to cycle when nobody is around!

Yes, that's my point.

Wishbone Ash

coolemon wrote: »

Can I ask why this is organised for a Tuesday? (when people need to go to work the next day).

Spare a thought for those of us (270,000) who do not work "Monday to Friday" and who regularly find ourselves working at weekends when the vast majority of activities are organised for!

italodisco

What about cycles from 10pm to 12 weekdays, I regularly head out at that time and find traffic to be nearly gone

Would be well up for this if it was a Friday or Saturday aswell