Copenhagen is famous the world over as a “Cycling City”; the following notes are from a short trip to the city, in February The image above shows a fairly typical major city street, a few km from the city centre; this is quite a wide street; from right to left (driving on the right), it offers: Pavement Cycle lane Narrow separation strip, with some trees, … Continue reading Copenhagen – Cycling City
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The hosts of the previous Erasmus+ Generations Cycling for Inclusion and Climate Action project trips that Irish Cycling Campaign took part in set incredibly high standards with their stimulating programmes and by looking after their guests so well, so we were a little nervous in ICC in devising a Dublin programme that could match the quality of the previous ones. We were keen to ensure … Continue reading Team Erasmus hosted by Irish Cycling Campaign!
Elaine Baker from the Cycling Cloughjordan group in County Tipperary is taking a stand about the issue of Irish Ferries not allowing push bikes on the Pembroke to Rosslare ferry, despite allowing motorbikes and motorized vehicles on board. Cycling Cloughjordan is part of the Irish Cycling Campaign organisation. In her series of video blog posts, filmed on Sat 17 to Sun 18 February 2024, she … Continue reading Inexplicable Bikes-Not-On-Ferries Policy Highlighted
As Cyclist.ie has called for throughout its campaigning history, we need bold action to promote walking and cycling as part of the process of decarbonising our transport systems. As COP28 takes place in Dubai, Cyclist.ie is proud to be joining hundreds of NGOs in signing a joint letter from The Partnership for Active Travel and Health to call on world leaders to promote active travel … Continue reading Partnership for Active Travel and Health – COP 28 Letter signed by Cyclist.ie
Cyclist.ie is delighted to announce a collaboration with Cycle Friendly Employer Ireland. CFEI is the only official provider of the EU-standard Cycle-Friendly Employer programme in Ireland. Developed by the European Cyclists’ Federation, the programme is aimed at getting more people on bikes and cycling to work. Together, Cyclist.ie and CFEI support the development of more cycle-friendly routes nationwide and more funding opportunities for cycling. Cyclist.ie … Continue reading Cyclist.ie and Cycle Friendly Employer Ireland Forge an Alliance
Last weekend cycling campaigners from Cyclist.ie groups / branches across the country descended on Dublin to re-energise each other ahead of what we expect will be a busy next 12-18 months of campaigning. The Tailors’ Hall Gathering (Saturday 30th Sept)Representatives from many of our 35 groups landed into the lovely Tailors’ Hall (An Taisce’s HQ) for a day of debating our campaigning priorities for 2024. … Continue reading Cyclist.ie Gathering and DCC 30th Birthday Weekend
Cyclist.ie is delighted to hear of the ambitious news on cycling (as below) from Brussels. Cyclist.ie is the member for Ireland of the European Cyclists’ Federation and an active player on the European stage through the ECF. Today, at the Cycling Industries Europe Summit, European Commission Executive-Vice President Frans Timmermans, announced that the EU institutions will complete an ambitious cycling plan this year, including commitments to … Continue reading European Cycling Declaration announced by EVP Timmermans at CIE Summit 2023
Cyclist.ie has been successful with an Erasmus+ funding application to the European Commission, where we are one of seven partners collaborating on a brand new and exciting three year project. The name of it is Generations Pedaling for Inclusion and Climate Action or, in its abbreviated form, GenCy4In&ClimA. For those less familiar with it, Erasmus+ is the EU’s programme to support education, training, youth and … Continue reading Cyclist.ie Taking Part in Erasmus+ Project – Volunteers Sought