Charley's Cycle and Radio Service in Ballybough in Dublin has been selling bikes for two generations.
In the midst of a petrol strike caused by a crisis in the Middle East Charley Boles explains the impact on how his bicycle shop business.
Charley Boles says it is currently impossible to get a second hand bike in Dublin. This is down to a combination of the petrol strike, buses being too dear and bikes being stolen.
The petrol strikes have caused an upsurge in people bringing in bicycles to be repaired. Almost all are in very bad condition as they have come from barns, attics or ditches.
Tyres falling off, tubes falling off, no breaks, saddle is very badly worn, just generally rubbish.
Men have always been good customers, but in the last couple of years Charley Boles has noticed that women are beginning to use bikes a lot more.
An ‘Ireland’s Eye’ report broadcast on 8 October 1980. The reporter is Colum Kenny.
