Cycle Racks at Dart Stations

Bogger77

Any one know which City center Dart Stations have a secure (semi secure even) Cycle storage area, similar to whats in Hueston.
I'm living close to hueston, and want to cycle to Connolly or where ever, and get the Dart to work in DL.

I know there's a covered area in Grand Canal Dock


Tks

loyatemu

Pearse has a little lock up area next to the front door - though whether the lock actually works I don't know. Presumably theres a rack you can lock to as well.

John R

According to the Irish Rail website both Connolly and Pearse have bike parks although where in Connolly it is or how secure it is I don't know.

robfitz

I believe Connolly Station has open bicycle parking on an upper level at the back. Pearse Station has a railing that at the front which a bicycle could be locked to. I'm not sure about "secure" bicycle parking areas.

Secure bicycle parking may not be as important because the bicycle will only be left out during the day, if good bicycle parking stands are available.

In terms of route from Heuston heading down along the north quays (to Connolly) might be more direct then weaving along the Thomas Street and Dame Street route (to Pearse). Again the return route might be better along the south quays.

The Luas Red Line will also be an option soon, I guess it would be less then 4 Euro for a return to Heuston Station. As part of the Luas works at Connolly Station I would hope to see lots of bicycle parking.

FYI, Dublin Cycle Campaign were only asked this week to provide a list of places that need extra/improved bicycle parking. Connolly, Tara and Pearse Stations were included on this list.

Greenman

Bogger77 wrote:

Any one know which City center Dart Stations have a secure (semi secure even) Cycle storage area, similar to whats in Hueston.
I'm living close to hueston, and want to cycle to Connolly or where ever, and get the Dart to work in DL.

I know there's a covered area in Grand Canal Dock


Tks

Just a suggestion but did you think of having a go at cycling out to DL!!!

Bogger77

I'm just trying to get back to fitness after a car crash, don't think the physio would be too impressed if I started back to cycling with a commute of that lenght, The ideal would be to cycle the full distance eventually, but it'll take a while to build up to that

Greenman

Bogger77 wrote:

I'm just trying to get back to fitness after a car crash, don't think the physio would be too impressed if I started back to cycling with a commute of that lenght, The ideal would be to cycle the full distance eventually, but it'll take a while to build up to that

Well fairplay, good luck with your road to recovery and let us know how things are going. A little tip re cycling is to push low gears in this way you'll fatigue less and you'll be less hard on your knees!!!