The huge increase in cycling is probably the most noticeable new trend in transport

Ireland's tourists resorts have resembled rush hour in Amsterdam due to the surge in cycling

'It’s been a daily sight this summer. Like rush hour in Amsterdam. When a craze starts in Ireland, it just takes off.' Picture: iStock

For a fleeting moment, the other day, I thought I was revisiting The Netherlands.

Our tourist resorts have never seen so many people on bikes. What looked like a never-ending procession of cyclists between the hectic Kerry town of Killarney and nearby Muckross House was witnessed.