We are aware of a couple of organisations in Ireland that are accepting donations of used cycles to pass on to recently-arrived refugees. The Bike Hub social enterprise in Dún Laoghaire want to let refugees know about the availability of donated bikes. They ask donors to send photos to upcyclers@thebikehub.ie so they can estimate the work needed and suitability for people on the waiting list, which also includes … Continue reading Bikes for Refugees
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Cyclist.ie strongly endorses the statement issued earlier this week by Henk Swarttouw, President of the European Cyclists’ Federation (ECF), condemning the Russian invasion of Ukraine and highlighting the links between our patterns of mobility and our energy security needs and vulnerabilities. The ECF statement can be read here. Note that Cyclist.ie is the member for Ireland of the ECF. The statement is a timely reminder … Continue reading Active Travel and Energy Security
Cyclist.ie is the member for Ireland of the European Cyclists’ Federation (ECF), and we are a regularly active participant in shaping policy and plans for the future of cycling in Europe through our parent advocacy body, the ECF. Just recently the ECF, and the cycling industry grouping, Cycling Industry Europe (CIE), agreed a new cooperation agreement that set clear targets for the growth of cycling … Continue reading Ambitious Targets Set for Cycling in Europe!
On Tuesday 1st March 2022, Cyclist.ie’s Love 30 group, which campaigns for 30kph speed limits in urban areas and safer speed limits generally, presented to the Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications. This was an important step in the process of reducing urban speed limits to a safer level for all vulnerable road users, and making our cities and towns safer. A full preparatory statement … Continue reading Cyclist.ie Member Group Love 30 Presents to Oireachtas Committee
“Rural Ireland CAN cycle!!” Cyclist.ie Rural Collective tells Councillors. Major campaign calls for support for cycling in Rural Ireland A national campaign to encourage local councillors to endorse the ‘Vision for Cycling in Rural Ireland’ began this week. The campaign is based on the “Vision” manifesto, launched in September 2020 by Minister for State, Malcolm Noonan. Coordinated by the national cycling advocacy network, Cyclist.ie, an … Continue reading Rural Ireland CAN cycle!
Roses are red, Violets are blue, Share pics of cycle routes you love So we can ❤️ them too #LovelyRides This Valentine’s Day, the CRAC team are looking for examples of drop-dead-gorgeous cycle infrastructure, and in particular cases that exemplify the five needs of a cyclist: Head on over to our social media to share your favourite routes! Twitter Facebook Instagram LinkedIn
Earlier today Cyclist.ie made a submission to Galway City Council in regard to the Salthill Temporary Cycle Lane/ Traffic Calming Measures. The full suite of documents relating to the scheme can be found here https://www.galwaycity.ie/SalthillTemporaryCycleway (and note that the deadline for submissions was 4pm on Fri 28 Jan 2022). The main message in our submission is that Cyclist.ie broadly welcomes these temporary proposals for cycling … Continue reading Salthill Temporary Traffic Calming & Cycle Facilities – Cyclist.ie Submission
Cyclist is delighted to be advancing its work on the Rural Cycling Vision with funding support provided by Rethink Ireland under their Glas Communities Fund. Rethink Ireland has granted this award with the support of the Department of Rural and Community Development from the Dormant Accounts Fund and Ornua. The project runs from October 2021 to April 2022. A summary of the projects of the … Continue reading Cyclist.ie an Awardee of Rethink Ireland’s Glas Funding