Below you will find answers to the questions we get asked the most about our tours.
Just click on the relevant tour headings below.
Mybikeorhike is owned and managed by an independent guide. Should additional guides be required for greated numbers of guests, or multiple tours run simultaneously, additional qualified guides can be provided
Mybike has a partnership agreement with GreenAer, electric bike specialists based neasr the centre of Dublin city. For all tours, e-bikes are provided and included in the booking fee
In addition to the e-bike, safety helmet, high visibility vest, lights and basic mechanical repair equipment are also provided.
There is no specialist equipment required for the guided hikes, but guests are expected to bring or wear appropriate clothing and footwear for conditions of the particular tours, such as weather, terrain, etc
There is no specialist equipment required for the walking, but guests are expected to bring or wear appropriate clothing and footwear for the weather conditions
No additional equipment is necessary, but guests are welcome to bring their own additional equipment if they wish
In addition to the e-bike and equipment, guests will be accompanied by a qulaified local guide who will provide a live commentary via a safe audio device set while riding! After the end of the tour, guest can receive a 3D-Video map of the route cycled with photos, video clips and music as a memento, for no additional fee!
In addition to the bike and equipment, guests will be accompanied by a qulaified local guide who will provide a live commentary via a safe audio device set while riding! After the end of the tour, guest can receive a 3D-Video map of the route cycled with photos, video clips and music as a memento, for no additional fee!
Guests will be accompanied by a qualified local guide who will provide a live commentary during the hike. After the end of the hike, guest can receive a 3D-Video map of the route hiked, with photos, video clips and music as a memento, for no additional fee!
Guests will be accompanied by a qualified local guide who will provide a live commentary during the walking tour. After the end of the tour, guest can receive a 3D-Video map of the route walked, with photos, video clips and music as a memento, for no additional fee!
Food, drink, entrance fees to attractions and purchased items such as souvenirs are not included
As the tours generally cover a certain amount of urban areas, they are not hazard free. However, all routes are carefully designed to minimise if not eliminate hazards, such as maximiasing the use of available, priority or dedicated cycle lanes, choosing quiet streets over busy ones, and sometimes using cycle paths that are seperate to and away from any streets. Where there are obvious hazards, such as at busy junctions, guests’ safety will always take priotity and will dismount from the bikes from time to time if necessary. The guide holds a ride leader certificate issued by Cycling Ireland, for aditional safey and assurnace of the guests.
All guided hike tours follow designated and waymarked paths and trails. The guide is trained in mountain skills through Mountaineering Ireland, and is vastly experienced in organising and leading guided hikes, commercially and non commercially. The guide also holds a REC3 certificated (Rescue Emergency Care Level 3)
Mybikeorhike is fully insured to conduct these tours
Qualified Regional Guide (QQI Level 6)
Ride Leader Certificate (Cycling Ireland)
REC3 (Rescue Emergency Care, Level 3)
Experienced Cyclist and member of Cycling Ireland
Dublin native with extensive local knowledge of routes, culture, history, etc
Bi-lingual in English and Irish languages
Qualified Regional Guide (QQI Level 6)
National Certificate in Outdoor Pursuits (QQI Level 5)
Mountain Skills 2 (Mountaineering Ireland)
REC3 (Rescue Emergency Care, Level 3)
Experienced Hillwalker and member of Moutaineering Ireland
Dublin native with extensive local knowledge of routes, culture, history, etc
Qulaified Land Surveyor with professional navigational and Mapping Skills
Bi-lingual in English and Irish languages
Qualified Regional Guide (QQI Level 6)
REC3 (Rescue Emergency Care, Level 3)
Dublin native with extensive local knowledge of routes, culture, history, etc
Bi-lingual in English and Irish languages
Guests need to be competent in riding a push bike and/or electric bike and must also have some experience of and comfot in cycling in an urban environment. Guests are expected to have a reasonable level of fitness and have no adverse health conditions that would be an unacceptable risk to their saefty and enjoyment
Guests need to be competent in riding a push bike a and must also have some experience of and comfot in cycling in an urban environment. Guests are expected to have a reasonable level of fitness and have no adverse health conditions that would be an unacceptable risk to their saefty and enjoyment
Some hiking experience is desirable but not essential, but guests are expected to have a reasonable level of fitness and have no adverse health conditions that would be an unacceptable risk to their safety and enjoyment
Guests are expected to have a reasonable level of fitness and have no adverse health conditions that would be an unacceptable risk to their saefty and enjoyment
The duration of each tour is provided in the tour details, but are typically between 5 and 8 hours. There is some flexibility in the published duration, depending on the duration and frequency of stops, and the average pace of the travelling group.
Walking tours are typically between two and four hours duration.
For private tours, yes, tours can be shortened or lengthened at the request of the guests, for reasons such as inclement weather, energy levels, unforeseen time constraints, etc. For public tours, the set duration can only be changed with the consent of all of the participating guests
Generally, cancellations with full refund are allowed wit 72 hours notice prior to the commencement of the tour, but guests will need to confrm the exact details on the booking form for each tour
Generally, cancellations with full refund are allowed wit 48 hours notice prior to the commencement of the tour, but guests will need to confrm the exact details on the booking form for each tour
Guests are welcome to bring their own bikes if they wish, for a reduced fee agreed in advance of a booking. In such cases, guests are responsible for the good working order of their bike.
Tours will proceed regardless of the weather conditions provided it is safe to do so. Where weather conditions deem it unsafe to proceed, a rescheule date will be offered where possible. Where this is not possible, or is not suitable to the guest(s), a full refund will be given
The minium age is 16 years of age. Guests under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.
The minium age is 12 years of age. Guests under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.
Guests should wear and bring clothing and footwear that are comfortable, appropriate for the activity, and suitable for the weather conditions. At all times, this should included raingear. In cold weather, this includes gloves, hat and sufficient layers of clothing.
Guests should wear and bring clothing and footwear that are comfortable, appropriate for the activity, and suitable for the weather conditions. At all times, this should includes raingear. In cold weather, this includeds gloves, hat and sufficient layers of clothing. Ideally hikng boots should be worn, but at a minimum, flat soled waterproof or water resistant shoes, such as trainers. Guests are advised to bring a change of footwear. A full change of clothes is recommended in wet weather.
Guests must have a reasonable level of fitness and otherwise be in good health
Guests must have a reasonable level of fitness, capable of cycling unadied, for several hours uninterrupted at a leisurely pace and otherwise be in good health
The environment will vary depending on the specific tour, but generaally, it will be a comination of urban, suburban and parkland.
The environment will vary depending on the specific tour, but generally, hikes will follow waymarked track and trails on low lying hills between 300m and 700m in altitude.
Walking tours are in an urban environment close to the city centre.
All tours include visits to or pass by several attractions. Guests will have the opportunity to request to visit specific acctraction in advance of the tour, which can be facilitated provided it is possible to complete the tour within the desigated timeframe.
Attractions on guided hikes will be as per published details for the specific tour.
For minor equipment failures or mishaps, every effort will be made to address the issue using the repair equipment availble, such as punctures, for example. Major incidents will be managed on a case by case basis, using emergency services if required
Requests for personsilsed tours can be accommodated by completing the details in “bespoke tour” booking option.
Mybikeorhike does not offer self guided tours, but is happy to recommend equipment suppliers and suggested itineraries free of charge.