There was a huge increase in the theft of bikes in Dublin throughout June

It has been confirmed that 434 bicycles were stolen in Dublin throughout June which is an increase of 46% on the same month last year.

The huge increase came as more people took up cycling throughout the coronavirus lockdown, with many bike shops in Dublin selling out their products. https://twitter.com/DubCham/status/1281145820138610690 The 434 thefts in Dublin were part of a total of 600 across Ireland in June, highlighting a significant problem in the capital. Dublin Cycling Campaign spokesperson Colm Ryder issued the following advice to FM104: "Ask the bike shop to give you the registration number. Take a photo of your bike so you know what it looks like. Sometimes people end up with a poor lock or they're just not locking their bikes properly and make sure you get a good quality lock that'll work." For more tips on how to keep your bike safe in Dublin, visit the Dublin Cycling Campaign website. (header image: @DubCham)