When we launched Cycling Without Age on 13th June 2017 in the People’s Park Dun Laoghaire, I had a dream. It was that older and mobility-impaired people should have fun and the chance to get out and about, regardless of ability or age. No-one chooses to get old, disabled, mobility-impaired, or lose their independence. I could not have dreamt that one year on, there would … Continue reading Cycling Without Age’s First Birthday
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The latest EuroVelo Route Inspectors Training took place in Letterkenny, Ireland, on 23-24 April. More than 40 prospective EuroVelo route inspectors and the EuroVelo Management Team met in this charming town close to the Irish north-Atlantic shores for a busy training session. The two-day training started with presentations explaining the European Certification Standard (ECS) methodology, EuroVelo’s process for the evaluation of long-distance cycle routes. Over … Continue reading EuroVelo Route Inspectors Training in Letterkenny
For cyclists, ignoring the rules of the road can be a matter of survival When the sun finally began to shine in the UK this month, I could not wait to drag out my bike to cycle to work. As soon as I got on the road though, I was struck by a familiar thought: London cyclists are abominable. They sneak through red lights. They … Continue reading Why I refuse to follow the law while cycling
Cork Cycling Campaign declared their support for the new traffic restrictions on St Patrick’s St and the broader strategy of improving movement through the city centre. However, the group also sympathised with the concerns of traders and car drivers about disruptions caused by the ban. The partial car ban prioritises high density, highly efficient public transport over the inefficient use of public space by private … Continue reading Cyclists support the Patrick Street car ban (Cork)
Humans of Dublin, interviewed us and here is the cheery feature they did We now have a CWA Facebook Group, which is open to all, so if you have not already joined, please feel free, as this is where we will add regular updates and happy news! Bikes: In addition to the six trishaws already up and running (three in Co. Cork and three in … Continue reading Cycling Without Age – update
“Freedom Machine” launch by the Dublin Cycling Campaign Press Release 7/03/2018 On the 8th of March on International Women‟s Day we celebrate #Votail100 and the historical link between the bicycles and the emancipation of women. Launch of „Freedom Machine‟ the theme for the Dublin Cycling Campaign’s participation in this year‟s St. Patrick‟s Day Parade. Venue: Bewley’s Cafe, Grafton Street, join us for tea, coffee and … Continue reading Freedom Machine
Cyclist.ie congratulate Waterford Council on this well deserved award and for their prescience in working to get this great stretch of Greenway, along Ireland’s EuroVelo1 cycle route, up and running. Cyclist.ie are working with Waterford Council in encouraging the growth of cycling throughout the county. A number of other initiatives in Waterford City and elsewhere are being explored, and Waterford is most definitely setting itself … Continue reading Waterford Greenway wins tourism prize at council awards
The government halved its spending on cycling infrastructure for Dublin last year despite a rise in the number of cyclists. There was just over €9 million allocated for cycling projects in the Greater Dublin area last year, which includes parts of Co Kildare, Meath and Wicklow. This compares with €17.5 million in 2016, €17.7 million in 2015 and €15.69 million in 2015. Read article