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We\u2019re all about supporting and championing Irish businesses that support cycling all over the country \u2013 and no matter where you\u2019re based, there\u2019s almost definitely a superb store near you.<\/p>\n
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When it comes to bikes and equipment, your own needs and preferences are paramount. While online shopping is always an option, it\u2019s the same as ordering clothes; unless you know exactly what you\u2019re looking for, you might be disappointed when a package lands on your doormat!<\/p>\n
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For a more personalised experience, visiting a store is without rival. Most retailers here are in it for the love of the sport over anything else, and offer expert opinions if there\u2019s anything you\u2019re not sure about.<\/p>\n
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We\u2019ve narrowed it down to a couple of choices in Dublin, Cork, Galway and Limerick; by no means exhaustive, but a reasonable sample of the excellent options all over Ireland.<\/p>\n
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Just as a generic bike store that will equip you with most of the essentials you require, Dublin, Cork, Galway and Limerick all have local Halfords stores that are really good if you just need to pop in and pick up something small.<\/p>\n
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Dublin<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n Hollingsworth Bikes<\/strong> <\/p>\n Wicklow<\/strong>\/Greystones: <\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Cycleplus<\/strong> \u2013 stocks big name brands like Trek, Giant and triathlete brand favourite Fuji.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Cork<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n McCarthy Cycles<\/strong> \u2013 The proudly proclaimed \u201cbest bike shop in Cork\u201d pride themselves on their knowledge and expertise \u2013 as well as their friendly customer service. They offer a huge range of bikes, accessories, clothes , health supplements and everything else you can think of.\u00a0 Even as an online facility, the lads offer free shipping across Ireland and Northern Ireland.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n The Edge <\/strong><\/p>\n Another brilliant retailer based in the Rebel county that supply a massive range of bikes, clothes, supplements and anything else you might need. If you\u2019re interests extend beyond cycling and you\u2019re a keen triathlete, you\u2019ll know this place is renowned for second to none wetsuits, training gear, speciality bikes and really friendly, knowledgeable staff.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Galway<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Kearney Cycles<\/strong> \u2013 Based on Galway\u2019s Headford Road, the shop is one of Ireland \u2018s largest independent stockists of bikes and other cycling essentials.\u00a0\u00a0 Lovely approachable friendly staff and well-known across the west for their expertise.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Westside Cycles:<\/strong>\u00a0 Another top Galway bike outlet that caters for all kinds of cyclists \u2013 from beginners looking for their first bikes to advanced cyclists looking to upgrade their existing models, they also have a range of clothing and accessories.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Limerick<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n The Hub Bike for Life<\/strong> \u2013Coonagh Cross, Ennis Road, Co Limerick \u2013 This is a cycling shop with a bit of a difference \u2013 it\u2019s also got a caf\u00e9 and they have their own cycling club too! The owners, Hugh Morrissey and Alan Ryan, set up the Hub in 2015 after 30 years of working within cycling retail, and said they wanted to create a space where the culture would facilitate customers to seek advice on equipment as well as developing a support driven community for cycling enthusiasts across all levels of experience to share their love of the sport. Might even just be a place to call in for a cup of coffee and have a bit of a chat with like-minded people if you\u2019re in Limerick over a weekend!<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Raw cycles and skatepark<\/strong> \u2013 Ballysimon Road, Limerick<\/p>\n <\/p>\n The showroom and skatepark is located in Delta Retail Park on the Ballysimon Road. The shop are official agents for Ridley, Orbea, Genesis, Niner, Saracen, Ridgeback and Adventure bike brands.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n We carry a large inventory of Cycle and Skate components, Clothing, Parts and accessories.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n We also have a large display of Bikes across all Disciplines along with BMX, Scooters and Skateboards to compliment our Indoor Skate Park<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" We\u2019re all about supporting and championing Irish businesses that support cycling all over the country \u2013 and no matter […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":96,"featured_media":785,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[70,1],"tags":[],"global-categories":[],"class_list":["post-725","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-cycling-in-ireland","category-uncategorized"],"yoast_head":"\n
\nBased in Templeogue, the store offers a premium selection of road racing bikes, and also carries out services and repairs. They also offer a trade in bike facility if you\u2019re looking to upgrade your bike and are looking to offer your current ride in part exchange for your new one!<\/p>\n