The Marathonists

Dublin Marathon observers

So Dublin Marathon is over by now (the photos are awesome). Congratulations to Geoffrey Ndungu and Magdalene Mukunza for their victory!

Marathons are for people who like to run, not for cyclists who use different muscles. For the cyclists who like to combine cycling with running (and swimming) they invented the triathlon. Nevertheless, when the marathon participants run, Dublin's Cyclists pay respect and cheer the runners on.

These cyclists were observing the marathon on Miltown road. This was the marathon of yesteryear, the 32nd Dublin Marathon, which took place on 31 October 2011.

The Colourful Cyclist

Somewhere over the rainbow

There was something very likeable about this guy, but I can't put my finger on what exactly it was. The hat, the short trousers, the sandals, the Peace & Love colourful tee shirt (hence "The Colourful") or perhaps the friendly chat he had with the guy in the wheelchair next to him. Whatever it was, it is one of my favourite Dublin's Cyclists pictures.

The photo was taken at Wicklow Street on 28 May 2011.

The Suit-Woman

Businesswoman On Bike

We've already introduced the Businesscyclist some time ago, but how about his female counterpart?

Unfortunately, for some reason (probably because women's formal dress does not necessarily consist of suit), they tend to be scarcer, but thanks to Dublin Bikes they become more common.

The particular cyclist above was spotted on 26 June 2012 in Aungier Street, just next to The Shopping Bag Protector.

The Shopping Bag Protector

Special delivery

So far we have come across cyclists who protected their arse or didn't protect anything at all. How about cyclists who find their shopping bag so dear that they put a helmet on it?

This unique cyclist was riding along Aungier Street on 26 June 2012.

The Home-Goer

Open Sesame!

After a long day, most cyclists get off their bike and go home. Some of them not just go home but take the bicycle with them.

I took the picture above on  12 May 2012 in Grafton Street, next to Brown Thomas. If I'm not mistaken, he didn't roll into the building eventually.

The Long Orange Umbrella Holder

When cycling with a sword is illegal

We have already had an umbrella holder, have we not? The last one at least used it as a shelter from the pouring rain. When I saw the lady above holding her long orange umbrella, I thought to myself that it is a fine umbrella indeed, but anticipated a disaster a hundred yards ahead when the bushes on her left took over the cycle track. In the last moment, however, she moved the umbrella to the other hand. Folding umbrella would probably be better and safer for her.

I took the picture on 11 September 2012 by the Grand Canal.

The Sandalsyclist

Keep it cool

The Sandalsysclist (Sandals + Cyclists, not to be confused with the Sand Cyclist we have recently mentioned) is a rare breed in Dublin. It is not because Irish don't aspire to walk in sandals but because the wet and chilly climate doesn't really allow it.

True, we met the Blue Sandalist and even the Flip-Flopper before. In spite of the weather, Dubliners always love to dress up as if it was summer. But in Dublin you're more likely to see cyclists in wellies or mukluk (alright, not mukluk, but I just love this word)!

I came across the cyclist above on 15 June 2012 in Ringsend Road.