Newsletter: Q4 2025 review
- Ed Spiller
- Jan 20
- 2 min read
Updated: Jan 21
A major step for secure bike parking in Dublin
Cycling in Dublin received a significant boost this quarter with the arrival of the first Fietshangar BikeBunkers. In collaboration with Bleeper and Dublin City Council, the first two units were assembled and installed in the Stoneybatter neighbourhood, marking the official start of a wider city-wide rollout.
The BikeBunkers offer compact, weather-protected storage for up to six bicycles per unit, providing a secure solution for residents without private storage space. Access is managed via a smartphone app, allowing users to unlock their assigned space while enabling efficient management by the city. With 50 units shipped from the Netherlands as part of the first phase, this project sets the foundation for safer and more accessible bike parking across Dublin.
Social impact and circular production
In Rotterdam, Fietshangar units have been assembled and placed across the city, helping to address the growing need for secure on-street bike storage. Known locally as fietstrommels, these units offer a practical solution for residents who lack private storage space.
The project also creates meaningful employment opportunities through local assembly in collaboration with Rotterdam Inclusief. Built with a strong focus on circularity and sustainable material use, Fietshangar contributes to a more inclusive and future-proof city. As urban space becomes increasingly limited, the demand for safe and efficient bike parking continues to grow.
Sharing Dutch cycling expertise in Lille
As part of ongoing efforts to support cycling cities internationally, Fietshangar joined a two-day visit to the Hauts-de-France region, organised by the Dutch Cycling Embassy together with NBSO Lille | Hauts-de-France and the Netherlands Enterprise Agency. The visit brought together public authorities, national agencies and private organisations to exchange knowledge on sustainable mobility and urban development.
Discussions focused on shared challenges between the Netherlands and France, including growing urban density, multimodal transport and the role of secure bike parking in daily travel. The visit opened the door to future cross-border collaboration and reinforced the importance of practical, scalable cycling solutions.
