About Bike School – Cycle Training Instructors in Dublin
Kinny and Tania met through their shared love of cycling before qualifying as Cycle Right Trainers with Cycling Ireland. They founded Bike School with a clear vision:
To deliver fun, friendly and professional cycle training for schools, workplaces and individuals across Dublin and the surrounding counties. Our mission is to help cyclists build confidence, promote safety, encourage healthy lifestyles and share the joy of cycling.
Our work currently spans schools, after-school programmes, corporate workshops, private lessons and inclusive cycling sessions, with everything we do tailored to the needs and abilities of the people we work with.
Have an idea in mind? Get in touch and let’s explore how we can support cycling in your community!
Meet Our Instructors
Bike School is led by two experienced, fully accredited cycling instructors
who are passionate about helping people of all ages learn to ride safely and confidently across Dublin.
KINNY BOLTON
Cycling Instructor & School Liaison
Kinny is a qualified Cycle Right cycling instructor based in Dublin, with over 30 years of coaching experience working with children, teenagers and adults.
She has an extensive coaching background in swimming, delivering lessons in both pool and open water environments. This experience has developed her ability to manage groups effectively, deliver structured sessions, and support participants of all levels and abilities.
Kinny holds a Special Needs Assistant (SNA) qualification and is a qualified lifeguard, reinforcing her strong focus on safety, safeguarding and inclusive practice.
Alongside her coaching career, Kinny has worked in administrative roles within banking and Swim Ireland, giving her a strong understanding of organisational standards, communication and stakeholder expectations when working with schools and partners.
An experienced road cyclist, she regularly takes part in long-distance events, including the annual 800km Cycle Against Suicide.
TANIA DUNNE
Cycling Instructor, Bike Mechanic & Compliance Officer
Tania is a qualified Cycle Right cycling instructor based in Dublin, as well as a Cytech-certified bike technician and REPs Ireland–certified Personal Trainer. She has also completed Cycling Ireland’s Ride Leader course and Cycling Skills Coach training, further strengthening her expertise in both group leadership and rider development.
With eight years’ experience in Human Resources, Tania brings a strong understanding of governance, safety, safeguarding and compliance to Bike School.
Her combined background in coaching, bike mechanics and physical fitness gives her a practical, hands-on approach and helps riders feel comfortable both on the bike and in looking after it.
Tania has been on two wheels for as long as she can remember and, now based in Dublin, cycling is both her preferred mode of transport and her passion. Outside of teaching, she enjoys everything from road sportives to bikepacking adventures. For her, cycling is a lifestyle, and she is committed to making it safe, enjoyable and accessible for everyone.
Our Qualifications & Accreditations
Cycle Right certified trainers
Cycle Right disabilities awards
Sport Inclusion and Disability Awareness training
Ride Leader trained
Cycling Skills Coach
SNA qualification
Garda vetted
First Aid qualified
Safeguarding certified
Cytech bike technician
REPs Ireland Personal Trainer
30+ years combined experience coaching children