And the winners are….
After the National Transport Authority started promoting public transport as an alternative to taking your car for Christmas shopping — we said why not promote cycling too, so, we teamed up with The Cambridge Raincoat Company, Dutchbikeshop.ie and Kidsbikes.ie to promote shopping by bicycle.
All of the entries can be viewed here: Proof: Shopping by bicycle is possible in Ireland and Northern Ireland.
WINNER: TOP PRIZE
The top prize — a raincoat from the Cambridge Raincoat Company — goes to @ellenfromnowon for the following entry:
Did a little #shopbybike in Belfast earlier! @IrishCycle http://t.co/PcCYAFDYPr pic.twitter.com/1YFbYomRku
— Auntie Ellen (@ellenfromnowon) December 30, 2014
WINNER: SURPRISE PRIZE
The Cambridge Raincoat Company said their choice for top prize was so close that they are adding a runner-up prize — a £50 discount on a Cambridge Raincoat (not usable on the rain hats), and this goes to @raineylainey for her entry:
@IrishCycle ! Here’s pic of me arriving home from the shops with flowers and shopping! Cycling is my new addiction! pic.twitter.com/hdMGocu0Dv — rainey lainey (@raineylainey) December 12, 2014
WINNER: SECOND PRIZE
A Dutch “MyBasket” bicycle shopping basket from Dutchbikeshop.ie is the second prize and that goes to Andrew Potts for his image:
WINNER: RUNNER UP PRIZE
The runner up prize, a set of waterproof silicone lights from the Dutchbikeshop.ie, goes to Kevin Sweeney:
This competition will hopefully be the start of a longer-running focus on shopping by bicycle — thank you to all who entered and helped promote the idea that shopping by bicycle is possible a lot more than most people think. View all of the entries here.
Here’s a recap on the details of the prizes:
TOP PRIZE: A made-to-order coat from The Cambridge Raincoat Company (worth £250). The stunning cycling-friendly coats are made with high-performance fabrics which are lightweight, breathable, windproof, washable and highly-water resistant.
As this coat will be made-to-order, it will take 8-10 weeks for delivery, but The Cambridge Raincoat Company will be able to offer customised sleeve and coat length, a considerable choice of colours, and a choice of 3 styles for women and 2 styles for men. Check their selection of coats out at cambridgeraincoats.co.uk.
SECOND PRIZE: A Dutch “MyBasket” bicycle shopping basket (bicycle not included!) which can be used without a front carrier on most city bicycles. The MyBaskets are easy to take on and off, they carry up to 9kg and are available in pink or black.
RUNNER UP PRIZES: A set of Waterproof silicone lights (click images for product details on Dutchbikeshop.ie)
Why go by bike?
You’re far less likely to get stuck in traffic and you won’t have to squeeze into a bus or tram. In parts of Ireland few people cycle to shops, but even in the Grafton Street area of Dublin where bicycle shopping is relatively high, 2011 research from DIT showed retailers overestimated car users and underestimated bicycle use. Back then, nearly as many shoppers cycled as used cars, and twice as many just walked. Cycling use has boomed in the area in the years since.
Terms and conditions apply
The competition is open to residents of Ireland and Northern Ireland only; the image must be taken in Ireland or Northern Ireland and sent to IrishCycle.com before December 31, 2014; the winning entries will be selected by IrishCycle.com and/or the prize sponsors; images of shopping with your bicycle can range from a few bits from a shop to a full load of Christmas shopping; images may be reused on IrishCycle.com and on related social media accounts; no cash equivalent will be offered; images for illustration purposes only; if you have any questions you can email shopbybike@irishcycle.com or comment below.
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