Cycling Inclusion Centre of Excellence at Collinstown Sports Complex

DDLETB in partnership with Variety Ireland and Active South Dublin launch Ireland’s first “Cycling Inclusion Centre of Excellence” located in Collinstown Sports Complex.

The Bikehub first opened in 2021 with a fleet of 50 standard bikes, and in April 2024, expanded its services to support children with additional needs. The demand for inclusive cycling quickly became clear, highlighting a significant lack of suitable facilities for children who require adapted mobility equipment.

In response, the Bikehub has continued to grow its resources and expertise, developing a programme that adapts to the needs of each child. Feedback from families has been overwhelmingly positive, with the programme far exceeding expectations.

The hub now offers free supervised access to a wide selection of mainstream bikes, mobility trikes, wheelchair transporters, and an extensive range of adapted mobility trikes. A key feature of the complex is its permanently designed inclusive cycling course, providing a safe space where people with and without disabilities can learn and cycle together. This inclusive approach creates a fully integrated, confidence-building experience for all users.

Investment over the past year has added a new storage facility, a wheelchair carrier bike, six medical trikes, balance bikes for both children and adults, stationary pedalling stands, custom balance-support bikes, go-karts, and a hand-powered trike. These additions ensure that families of all abilities can enjoy cycling side by side. The hub also offers road safety lessons on a new custom-built road and games track, supporting safe skills development in a calm environment.

At the launch event, Variety Ireland unveiled the Recycle Mobility Programme Impact Report 2025, carried out by the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland. The study highlights the profound mental and physical health benefits adaptive bikes and trikes provide to children and their families.

The Bikehub remains deeply committed to making cycling accessible to every child and looks forward to sharing this unique community resource with families across the region.