Against all the odds Seville managed to turn the city into a haven for cycling enthusiasts. We decided to reveal it’s secret in our next feature film in the ‘Bike Friendly Cities’ series. See Video & Article
Kickstarters brightest bike gadgets
BBC Autos’ David K Gibson picks six of the crowdfunding site’s most promising projects for cyclists. Read more
Bringing Cycling Advocacy up a Gear – ECF Training for Cyclist.ie in Ljubljana
The European Cyclists’ Federation has recognised Cyclist.ie as one of the most effective national cycling advocacy associations of its size in Europe. It is, to use the cliché, punching above its weight and making the voice of the everyday Irish cyclist heard. Read more
How cycling could help the Paris climate talks change the world
Amid the discussions about green energy and carbon capture, it should be remembered that a switch to two wheels could significantly cut emissions. Read article
European Commission Road Safety Workshop
Participants were asked to answer three questions proposed by
the Commission, on 27th November 2015.
The European Cyclists’ Federation (ECF) asked its member organisations to respond. Cyclist.ie is the member for Ireland of the ECF. Our views are represented in this submission to the EU Commission.
- What further commitments/initiatives can your organisation make to contribute to the reduction of serious road traffic crashes?
- How could your organisation contribute to further raise awareness of local authorities about required action for urban road safety?
- How can the Commission support such efforts?
Bike security: the home front
Two-thirds of bikes get stolen in or around the home. What’s the best way to protect yours when it’s off duty? Read article
Judge dismisses cases about not producing driving licence in court
A judge has dismissed 21 cases relating to failure to produce a driving licence in court. Read more
Cycling and the Dutch: An ever-growing love affair
A new report by the Dutch Knowledge Institute of Mobility Management (KiM) gives an in-depth analysis about the status quo of the active transport modes – cycling and walking – in the Netherlands. The report title is very telling: ‘Cycling and Walking: the lubricating oil of our mobility’
Great Southern Greenway
Today (Saturday 7th Oct) marked the 25th anniversary of Great Southern Trail (GST); the occasion was marked by a gathering at the Desmond Complex in Newcastle West, at which a video was shown of the history of the development of the trail, followed by a walk along the trail itself. The trail currently extends from Rathkeale to the Kerry border beyond Abbeyfeale.
The Limerick mayor, Liam Galvin, announced that Limerick Council were officially taking over the trail from the GST
Cyclist.ie congratulates Liam O’Mahony and all the GST team on their work bringing this project to fruition
It is hoped that the trail can eventually be developed to reach Limerick City, to the east and Listowel, to the West, giving west Limerick and north Kerry a fantastic facility
The True Costs of Driving (USA)
Car owners don’t come close to covering the price of maintaining the roads they use
A report published earlier this year confirms, in tremendous detail, a very basic fact of transportation that’s widely disbelieved: Drivers don’t come close to paying for the costs of the roads they use