Bike shops around the world have been reporting record sales in recent months and retailers in Ireland are no exception. A combination of good weather and the Covid restrictions have seen people around the country taking to two wheels.
Sport Ireland says a recent survey shows that more than 510,000 adults say they are cycling at least once a week and that is up by 220,000 in the same period last year.
Many Irish bike shops are reporting that they are struggling to keep up with demand for new bikes and second hand bikes have sold out in many retailers.
There are also waiting lists for repairs as people bring in bicycles that have long languished in sheds or back gardens. In Bray, Co Wicklow, Tom Hanratty of Everest Cycles says he has