Major disruption in Dublin yesterday as bike protesters formed barricade

Protestors formed human barricades near the Dame Street area yesterday evening, which stopped cars and vans from parking in cycling lanes.

The cycling campaigners caused huge tailbacks in the city, with many people complaining it took them hours to get home.

Thanks everybody for the great support today, we are feeling the love and even more confident that we are on the right track.

— I BIKE Dublin (@IBIKEDublin) June 27, 2017

The cyclists took to the street at 4.30pm, the top of rush hour in the city, and not many car owners were happy.

According to 98fm, there were a few "heated exchanges" as the 15 protestors stood at a cycle lane on Andrew's Street.

The I BIKE Dublin crew will be back on the same spot next Tuesday at 4.30pm. All cycling supporters are welcome to join and stay in touch. pic.twitter.com/m5AnAQ3nBc

— I BIKE Dublin (@IBIKEDublin) June 27, 2017

This protest came just as the Irish Road Safety Authority released a new video, showing people what it's like to be a cyclist in the city.

The RSA believe it will encourage drivers to keep a safe distance when passing cyclists.

The cyclists promised to protest again in the next few weeks.