Andy Cycles
@andycyclesdublin.bsky.social
History and Politics Grad. Bike mechanic, aspiring author and a sports reporter in a previous life.
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Andy Cycles
@andycyclesdublin.bsky.social
· Dec 21
Chapter One - What Does Redundant Mean?
December 2009.
open.substack.com
Anybody interested in Irish fiction. I’ve just started releasing my book on Substack. I’ve no idea if this format will work but just want it out there. Book is called Its on Me. open.substack.com/pub/andycowa...
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Anyone spot a cyclist (me) knocked off her bike along the canal at drimnagh today by someone who drove away? If you got a reg I’d love the help to report them! @ibike.ie
February 12, 2026 at 6:35 PM
Anyone spot a cyclist (me) knocked off her bike along the canal at drimnagh today by someone who drove away? If you got a reg I’d love the help to report them! @ibike.ie
Cycling home in that was an experience. Heavily splashed by two cars. One I was absolutely certain was on purpose. Made it home. Hopefully next week I’ll need sunglasses and not two jackets.
February 12, 2026 at 8:26 PM
Cycling home in that was an experience. Heavily splashed by two cars. One I was absolutely certain was on purpose. Made it home. Hopefully next week I’ll need sunglasses and not two jackets.
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@ibike.ie Hi, a colleague of mine found two bikes in a ditch this morning, ones a cargo bike with seats and a mountain bike around Dublin 6. Have any of your members reported any thefts?
February 12, 2026 at 2:28 PM
@ibike.ie Hi, a colleague of mine found two bikes in a ditch this morning, ones a cargo bike with seats and a mountain bike around Dublin 6. Have any of your members reported any thefts?
Another day cycling into Dublin City Centre and I am drenched for the third day in a row. My heart is broken with the weather.
February 12, 2026 at 10:35 AM
Another day cycling into Dublin City Centre and I am drenched for the third day in a row. My heart is broken with the weather.
That athlete who confessed to cheating on his partner. Like why would you publicly do that? Have you not caused your partner enough distress without parading it in front of the World? The cheating is bad enough but rubbing their faces in it like that just adds so much unnecessary insult to injury.
February 11, 2026 at 2:47 PM
That athlete who confessed to cheating on his partner. Like why would you publicly do that? Have you not caused your partner enough distress without parading it in front of the World? The cheating is bad enough but rubbing their faces in it like that just adds so much unnecessary insult to injury.
Thinking of all my Canadian friends this morning. An unimaginable tragedy in BC.
February 11, 2026 at 10:19 AM
Thinking of all my Canadian friends this morning. An unimaginable tragedy in BC.
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Joy is an act of defiance and that halftime show had a whole lot of it.
If this halftime show doesn’t make Stephen miller wade into the sea
February 9, 2026 at 1:39 AM
Joy is an act of defiance and that halftime show had a whole lot of it.
Went into that halftime show with no expectations but it was so much fun. That energy was unmatched.
February 9, 2026 at 1:36 AM
Went into that halftime show with no expectations but it was so much fun. That energy was unmatched.
Bohemians must not have paid their rent a crowd bill in the off season.
February 8, 2026 at 3:48 PM
Bohemians must not have paid their rent a crowd bill in the off season.
A severe case of couldn’t be arsed answering difficult questions about her office expenses I’d guess is more believable.
McGuinness says post-viral fatigue syndrome prompted withdrawal from presidential election
McGuinness says post-viral fatigue syndrome prompted withdrawal from presidential election
Former EU commissioner says she was disappointed but outcome ‘doesn’t cause me sleepless nights. That ship has passed’
www.irishtimes.com
February 7, 2026 at 12:13 PM
A severe case of couldn’t be arsed answering difficult questions about her office expenses I’d guess is more believable.
The League of Ireland is back. Shelbourne fans in the RSC last night.
February 7, 2026 at 8:27 AM
The League of Ireland is back. Shelbourne fans in the RSC last night.
Two years ago cruising down the Gulf of Mexico on Honeymoon. Would do anything to go back if even just to make sure the sun is still real.
February 6, 2026 at 6:20 PM
Two years ago cruising down the Gulf of Mexico on Honeymoon. Would do anything to go back if even just to make sure the sun is still real.
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This is freaking insane and one main reason why I keep on in this space - absolutely absurd what we’ve normalized on our streets.
Too late!
See below from recent #RSA campaign for 2nd Class (8 year olds) asking them to pledge to wear hi-vis clothing in pretty much every outdoor situation nigh or day. Full pledge in Alt-Text
See below from recent #RSA campaign for 2nd Class (8 year olds) asking them to pledge to wear hi-vis clothing in pretty much every outdoor situation nigh or day. Full pledge in Alt-Text
February 6, 2026 at 12:36 PM
This is freaking insane and one main reason why I keep on in this space - absolutely absurd what we’ve normalized on our streets.
Just hand us the title now.
Shelbourne fend off Shamrock Rovers and St Patrick's Athletic to sign Will Jarvis.
The 42 also understands that the 23-year-old has signed a three-year contract at Tolka Park.
www.the42.ie/will-jarvis-...
The 42 also understands that the 23-year-old has signed a three-year contract at Tolka Park.
www.the42.ie/will-jarvis-...
Shelbourne fend off Shamrock Rovers and St Patrick's Athletic to sign Will Jarvis
The 42 also understands that the 23-year-old has signed a three-year contract at Tolka Park.
www.the42.ie
February 5, 2026 at 2:15 PM
Just hand us the title now.
@carlowweather.bsky.social what are the chances with the level of rainfall happening that the Waterford vs Shelbourne game in the RSC will be called off. Scheduled for 7.45pm tomorrow
February 5, 2026 at 8:59 AM
@carlowweather.bsky.social what are the chances with the level of rainfall happening that the Waterford vs Shelbourne game in the RSC will be called off. Scheduled for 7.45pm tomorrow
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The hi viz will work great when I'm hit by a motorist looking at their phone.
February 4, 2026 at 10:14 PM
The hi viz will work great when I'm hit by a motorist looking at their phone.
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It’s 2028 and all pedestrians are mandated by law to wear hi vis clothes at all times. Black north face jackets are illegal. Black mascara has been outlawed and replaced with neon. Drivers are still watching tiktok and saying didn’t see you there pal.
All bicycles included in draft plan for mandatory helmets and high-vis, Department confirms irishcycle.com/2026/02/04/a...
All bicycles included in draft plan for mandatory helmets and high-vis, Department confirms
— Plan was expected to be put to the Cabinet today before it was withdrawn from the meeting of Government Ministers. A reported plan by Ireland’s Government to make the wearing of helme…
irishcycle.com
February 4, 2026 at 10:30 PM
It’s 2028 and all pedestrians are mandated by law to wear hi vis clothes at all times. Black north face jackets are illegal. Black mascara has been outlawed and replaced with neon. Drivers are still watching tiktok and saying didn’t see you there pal.
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No exaggeration to say this is Government policy across the board these days
February 4, 2026 at 9:06 AM
No exaggeration to say this is Government policy across the board these days
Christ.
The Government plans to introduce regulations making it mandatory for users of e-bikes and e-scooters to wear helmets and high-visibility clothing.
jrnl.ie/6945841t
jrnl.ie/6945841t
Helmets and hi-vises to be made mandatory for e-bikes and e-scooter users
Cabinet will sign off on plans to explicitly ban the use of scramblers on roads this morning.
jrnl.ie
February 4, 2026 at 9:03 AM
Christ.
Chapter Seven. Now available . open.substack.com/pub/andycowa...
It's On Me. Chapter Seven. Fuck. My only friend.
November 2010.
open.substack.com
February 3, 2026 at 9:39 AM
Chapter Seven. Now available . open.substack.com/pub/andycowa...
Cars kill hundreds of people every single year in Ireland. Cause untold carnage. Have destroyed the ability of kids to get anywhere safely. Congest our cities etc. But cyclists are the nightmare. Right got it.
February 2, 2026 at 5:43 PM
Cars kill hundreds of people every single year in Ireland. Cause untold carnage. Have destroyed the ability of kids to get anywhere safely. Congest our cities etc. But cyclists are the nightmare. Right got it.
Probably as good a time as any to leave the 2025 Dublin marathon Facebook group. Not usually where I’d expect to find an ad for coal.
February 2, 2026 at 3:23 PM
Probably as good a time as any to leave the 2025 Dublin marathon Facebook group. Not usually where I’d expect to find an ad for coal.
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Every accusation is a confession.
February 2, 2026 at 5:45 AM
Every accusation is a confession.
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Good god. We've spent a decade with the British media - including the BBC - claiming that the 'gender critical' movement wanted to 'protect women and girls'.
And it turns out Jeffrey Epstein was funding part of it.
And it turns out Jeffrey Epstein was funding part of it.
I'm not being facetious. Epstein was apparently giving talking points to the people pushing anti trans rhetoric in the UK.
February 2, 2026 at 7:11 AM
Good god. We've spent a decade with the British media - including the BBC - claiming that the 'gender critical' movement wanted to 'protect women and girls'.
And it turns out Jeffrey Epstein was funding part of it.
And it turns out Jeffrey Epstein was funding part of it.