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      <image:title>The ultimate Dutch bike. The Achielle.</image:title>
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      <image:title>Is there such a thing as a maintenance free bike?</image:title>
      <image:caption>Is there such a thing as a maintenance free bike?</image:caption>
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    <loc>https://rothar.ie/blogs/velostories/9-facts-about-biking-to-work-that-will-motivate-you-today</loc>
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      <image:title>Low on motivation to cycle to work? Here is how to convince you to get on the saddle</image:title>
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    <loc>https://rothar.ie/blogs/velostories/how-to-pump-up-your-bicycle-tyres</loc>
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    <loc>https://rothar.ie/blogs/velostories/8-things-you-should-know-before-hitting-the-mountain-bike-trails</loc>
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    <loc>https://rothar.ie/blogs/velostories/mums-corner-how-to-encourage-your-children-to-cycle-to-school</loc>
    <lastmod>2023-03-22T16:22:32+00:00</lastmod>
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    <loc>https://rothar.ie/blogs/velostories/4-great-reasons-to-ride-an-electric-bike</loc>
    <lastmod>2023-03-22T15:30:05+00:00</lastmod>
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      <image:title>Why you should invest in an electric bike</image:title>
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    <loc>https://rothar.ie/blogs/velostories/gravel-bikes-what-are-they-and-should-you-get-one</loc>
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      <image:title>Gravel bikes: what are they, should you get one and why are they so popular?</image:title>
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    <loc>https://rothar.ie/blogs/velostories/how-to-choose-the-perfect-commuter-bike-for-you</loc>
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      <image:title>How to choose a bike?</image:title>
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    <loc>https://rothar.ie/blogs/velostories/are-gravel-bikes-good-for-commuting</loc>
    <lastmod>2023-03-22T15:40:21+00:00</lastmod>
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      <image:title>Are gravel bikes good for commuting?</image:title>
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    <loc>https://rothar.ie/blogs/velostories/how-to-use-bike-gears-101-how-do-bike-gears-work</loc>
    <lastmod>2023-03-22T15:17:52+00:00</lastmod>
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      <image:title>Bicycle gears - what are they and how to use them</image:title>
      <image:caption>Bicycle gears - what are they and how to use them</image:caption>
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    <loc>https://rothar.ie/blogs/velostories/how-often-should-i-lube-my-bike-chain</loc>
    <lastmod>2023-03-22T15:39:50+00:00</lastmod>
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    <loc>https://rothar.ie/blogs/velostories/best-cycling-bag-how-to-choose-the-best-cycling-backpacks-panniers-and-messenger-bags-to-haul-your-stuff-in-style</loc>
    <lastmod>2023-03-22T14:12:44+00:00</lastmod>
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      <image:title>Best cycling bag: how to choose the best cycling backpacks, panniers and messenger bags to haul your stuff in style</image:title>
      <image:caption>Best cycling bag: how to choose the best cycling backpacks, panniers and messenger bags to haul your stuff in style</image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://rothar.ie/blogs/velostories/cargo-bikes-long-tail-vs-front-loader</loc>
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      <image:title>Cargo bikes: Long Tail vs. Front Loader</image:title>
      <image:caption>Cargo bikes: Long Tail vs. Front Loader</image:caption>
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    <loc>https://rothar.ie/blogs/velostories/want-to-buy-an-ebike-we-tell-you-everything-on-batteries-motors-and-all-the-essential-stuff</loc>
    <lastmod>2023-03-22T15:00:35+00:00</lastmod>
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      <image:title>Want to buy an e-bike? We tell you everything on batteries and motors</image:title>
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    <loc>https://rothar.ie/blogs/velostories/have-a-flat-tyre-know-what-tube-you-need-its-size-and-its-valve-type-with-this-quick-guide</loc>
    <lastmod>2023-03-22T14:37:48+00:00</lastmod>
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      <image:title>Have a flat tyre? Know what tube you need, its size and its valve type with this quick guide</image:title>
      <image:caption>Have a flat tyre? Know what tube you need, its size and its valve type with this quick guide</image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://rothar.ie/blogs/velostories/it-is-a-stepthrough-bike</loc>
    <lastmod>2023-03-22T15:04:37+00:00</lastmod>
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      <image:title>It is a step-through bike, not a ladies&apos; bike</image:title>
      <image:caption>It is a step-through bike, not a ladies&apos; bike</image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://rothar.ie/blogs/velostories/want-to-fight-climate-change-cycle-as-much-as-you-can-for-your-daily-transport</loc>
    <lastmod>2023-03-22T15:13:00+00:00</lastmod>
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      <image:title>Cycling instead of driving will reduce your carbon footprint - by a lot.</image:title>
      <image:caption>Cycling instead of driving will reduce your carbon footprint - by a lot.</image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://rothar.ie/blogs/velostories/7-essentials-for-bike-rides</loc>
    <lastmod>2023-03-22T15:39:10+00:00</lastmod>
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      <image:title>Going for a spin? Just make sure you bring these things with you</image:title>
      <image:caption>Going for a spin? Just make sure you bring these things with you</image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://rothar.ie/blogs/velostories/e-bikes-are-climate-action</loc>
    <lastmod>2023-03-22T16:26:19+00:00</lastmod>
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      <image:title>E-bikes are climate action</image:title>
      <image:caption>E-bikes are climate action</image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://rothar.ie/blogs/velostories/cycling-resolutions-for-2022</loc>
    <lastmod>2023-03-22T14:24:14+00:00</lastmod>
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      <image:title>Cycling resolutions for 2022</image:title>
      <image:caption>Cycling resolutions for 2022</image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://rothar.ie/blogs/velostories/unreliable-unrepairable-bicycles-some-bikes-even-when-they-are-new-are-not-fit-for-purpose</loc>
    <lastmod>2023-03-22T15:23:21+00:00</lastmod>
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      <image:title>Unreliable, unrepairable bicycles - some bikes, even when they are new, are not fit for purpose</image:title>
      <image:caption>Unreliable, unrepairable bicycles - some bikes, even when they are new, are not fit for purpose</image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://rothar.ie/blogs/velostories/my-bike-my-mobility-aid-annes-story</loc>
    <lastmod>2023-03-22T14:58:05+00:00</lastmod>
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      <image:title>My bike, my mobility aid, my recovery - Anne&apos;s story</image:title>
      <image:caption>My bike, my mobility aid, my recovery - Anne&apos;s story</image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://rothar.ie/blogs/velostories/14-benefits-of-riding-an-electric-bike</loc>
    <lastmod>2023-03-22T15:01:36+00:00</lastmod>
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      <image:title>Benefits of riding an electric bike</image:title>
      <image:caption>Benefits of riding an electric bike</image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://rothar.ie/blogs/velostories/how-to-become-a-bike-mechanic-everything-you-should-know</loc>
    <lastmod>2023-03-22T15:17:18+00:00</lastmod>
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      <image:title>Like working on bikes? Become a bike mechanic!</image:title>
      <image:caption>Like working on bikes? Become a bike mechanic!</image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://rothar.ie/blogs/velostories/15-easy-ways-to-carry-stuff-on-your-bike</loc>
    <lastmod>2023-03-22T15:05:55+00:00</lastmod>
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      <image:title>How to carry your stuff on your bike</image:title>
      <image:caption>How to carry your stuff on your bike</image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://rothar.ie/blogs/velostories/we-are-all-breathing-dirty-air-we-need-our-government-to-protect-us</loc>
    <lastmod>2023-03-27T18:00:00+01:00</lastmod>
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      <image:title>We are all breathing dirty air - we need our government to protect us</image:title>
      <image:caption>We are all breathing dirty air - we need our government to protect us</image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://rothar.ie/blogs/velostories/4-day-work-week-why-we-are-doing-it</loc>
    <lastmod>2023-03-22T15:36:48+00:00</lastmod>
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      <image:title>4 day work week - why we are doing it</image:title>
      <image:caption>4 day work week - why we are doing it</image:caption>
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    <loc>https://rothar.ie/blogs/velostories/cycling-with-a-child-cargo-bikes-bike-child-seat-or-trailer</loc>
    <lastmod>2023-03-22T16:30:50+00:00</lastmod>
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      <image:title>Cycling with a child - cargo bike, childseat or trailer?</image:title>
      <image:caption>Cycling with a child - cargo bike, childseat or trailer?</image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://rothar.ie/blogs/velostories/two-new-cargo-bike-brands-are-coming-to-rothar</loc>
    <lastmod>2023-03-22T14:20:37+00:00</lastmod>
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      <image:title>Two new cargo bike brands have come to Rothar!</image:title>
      <image:caption>Two new cargo bike brands have come to Rothar!</image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://rothar.ie/blogs/velostories/electric-bike-motors-explained-comparing-bosch-shimano-fazua-yamaha-specialized-and-ebikemotion-systems</loc>
    <lastmod>2023-12-09T16:45:09+00:00</lastmod>
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      <image:title>Electric bike motors explained: comparing Bosch, Shimano and Mahle systems</image:title>
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