Over 200 members of Dublin City Council and JCDecaux staff, family and friends wearing the navy and sky blue of Dublin city cycled together from the Civic Offices along the bank of Dublin’s river Liffey after Councillor Montague cut the ribbon to launch dublinbikes.

It didn’t take long for the public to get in on the act, with subscriptions soaring into the thousands as both Dubliners and tourists gave dublinbikes a massive thumbs up. Throughout the city, people could be seen enjoying their db as they cycled at leisure in the beautiful sunshine. If you haven’t already subscribed, then click on the subscriptions section to find out more about the choices on offer ; a Long Term Hire Card for an annual fee of €10 or a 3 Day Ticket which costs just €2. And remember, once you have registered, the first 30 minutes of every journey is free, so join up today and enjoy the freedom of the city, dublinbikes style!