Travel by Bike to Park Place

Cycling to work can dramatically improve your general fitness and is proven to help reduce stress and anxiety. With on site secure cycle storage, showers and changing facilities some of the normal barriers to commuting by bike have been removed (for those living close enough!) and you can even get a new bike at significantly reduced prices through the Cycle to Work Scheme.

• Cycle storage, showers and changing facilities

  Secure cycle storage is provided within the basement car park, and shower and changing facilities are also available on site.
  
  If you are unsure where these facilities are or would like further information please contact us

• Plan a journey by bike

  If you are new to cycling or getting out on the bike after a long break, the Cycle Planner will find a route that avoids roads with heavy traffic and also avoids difficult turns at busy junctions to help you get comfortable cycling your bike around town.
  
  You can download the app free from the Apple App store for iPhone and iPad, or Google Play store for Android devices.
  
  Find out more here

• Cycle to Work scheme: save up to 52% of the retail price of a bike

  Employees have the opportunity to purchase a bike (and associated safety equipment) as part of the ‘Cycle to Work’ scheme, these type of arrangements allow you to pay for your new bike through a salary sacrifice arrangement, enabling you to save up to 52% compared to buying a bike on your own.
  
  For more information on eligibility, bike options and timescales to participate email parkplace@my-commute.com

• Dublin Bikes

  There are 36 spaces for the city of Dublin bicycle hire scheme, Dublinbikes, outside the Park Place Offices on Hatch Street.
  
  The bikes can be hired using an annual pass, an associated LEAP Card, or a 3-day pass.
  
  The Dublinbikes are very simple to use. To rent or return a bike, follow the instructions on the station terminal menu. To view availability of bikes and stands at particular stations when you’re out and about you can download the Just Eat dublinbikes App.
  
  For more information on how to use the dublinbikes click here

• Local Cycle Shops

  There are 3 cycling shops within 2-minute’s walk of the Park Place office.
  
  Bikes or Bicycles
  
  T Delaney and Son
  
  Penny Farthing Cycles
  
  

• Further useful links

  > Transport for Ireland's Cycle Pages
  > Dublin Cycling Campaign