Albert Einstein knew a thing or two about science. In any language he would be classed as an ‘expert’! In these days of lockdowns and restrictions we are continually asked to ‘listen to the experts’. So what does Albert say about cycling and life. He says: ‘Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving’. Sound advice wouldn’t you say! … Continue reading International Learning from Covid? – There are Positives!
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During the quarantine, cycling has proven to be the safest, most efficient mode of transport we have. It cuts air pollution, which is likely to help spread the virus, and guarantees social distancing between commuters. In order to ensure a fast recovery, the European Cyclists’ Federation (ECF) issued a set of recommendations for European, national and local authorities to promote cycling. “This is not just … Continue reading ECF: RECOMMENDATIONS FOR THE COVID-19 RECOVERY
The Irish Pedestrian Network and Cyclist.ie call on the national government to provide safe, usable space across the country for people to shop, exercise and commute by walking and cycling during the Covid-19 crisis. While current lock-down restrictions are in place until May 5, 2020, the Minister for Health Simon Harris has stated that social distancing measures may stay in place to some degree until … Continue reading Coronavirus: Change Our Streets, make Safer Streets for all
Covid-19 has resulted in illness, bereavement, anxiety, unemployment and economic hardship. Naturally, everyone is focused on getting through and flattening the curve, but there is talk too about how our society will have changed when it is all over. Authorities worldwide have responded to the marked reduction in motor traffic and the relative increase in the numbers walking and cycling by re-purposing space for active … Continue reading Post-Covid 19 – The Politics of Space: Walking and Cycling