Bikeshare scheme preparations go up a gear as launch nears

Hundreds of bicycles will be made available through the bikeshare scheme to people in Cork, Limerick, and Galway over the next five weeks.

Galway will be first to launch the scheme on November 24, followed by Limerick on December 8. Cork’s bike scheme will launch on December 18 — about six months later than originally planned.

Customers who pre-register for the scheme on www.bikeshare.ie will get a 50% discount, receiving a special offer of a €5 annual subscription per city. When a customer registers for an annual subscription, they will receive a welcome pack containing details of the scheme and a subscription card.