UK Guardian: There is an ad campaign running at the moment encouraging cyclists and truck drivers to look out for each other, stressing the role of both in preventing the deaths of the former. Full story.
Cyclists! The public thinks you’re cool and normal
Kevin Myers: ‘Our society must stop celebrating lives of reckless car-crash teens’
Cycle Accidents
Rather grim reading, but essential to know: RSA publication (March 2010) about pedal cyclist road collisions 1998-2008
Do You Know A ‘Leading Light’ in Road Safety
The Road Safety Authority (RSA) is calling on people nationwide to nominate ‘Leading Lights’ in road safety as part of the 2010 ‘Leading Lights in Road Safety’ Awards. The awards recognise the extraordinary contribution of people across Ireland to make road use safer for everyone. The call for entries opens this today Monday 23rd August and the winners will be announced at an awards ceremony in Dublin Castle on Wednesday 13th October. Continue reading Do You Know A ‘Leading Light’ in Road Safety
Plan for 2,000km national cycle-path network unveiled
PLANS FOR a 2,000km national network of cycle paths connecting cities and major town across the Republic have been drafted by the National Roads Authority.
Work on a detailed route for the first “interurban” cycle path from Dublin to Galway began recently and is due to be completed by the end of the year. Continue reading Plan for 2,000km national cycle-path network unveiled
Lawless Cyclists
Christian Petersen’s bicycle shop
Photograph of the day: Christian Petersen’s bicycle shop in Altlandsberg, Germany
One millionth journey made on Dublin Bikes Scheme
Smarter Travel: Sharing Space with Cyclists – Some commonsense tips for motorists
A short publication from Smarter Travel: Sharing Space with Cyclists – Some commonsense tips for motorists