July 2009

Cyclists' train travel derailed

http://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/travel/2009/0801/1224251826738.html

OLIVIA KELLY

SPACE RESTRICTIONS: CYCLISTS HOPING to set off by train for holidays around Ireland are being turned away from stations because of a lack of bicycle spaces on Iarnród Eireann’s new intercity trains.

Iarnród Éireann is reducing the number of spaces on its trains as part of the renewal of its fleet. Some intercity trains to and from major tourist destinations, such as Galway, provide as few as three spaces.

2009-07-31 QBC Consultation - Huntstown

On 31st July 2009 Dublin Cycling Campaign submitted this response to the QBN Office's public consultation on the new QBC at Huntstown Way in Blanchardstown

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Summer social cycle 16 August 2009

At the arch at Georges Dock Between Cabra and Ashtown At Castleknock Picnic at Farmleigh Picnic at Farmleigh

The annual DCC social bike ride took place Sunday 16 August.  We gathered at Georges Dock, IFSC (near the arch outside the chq building) at 11am and proceeded along the Royal Canal to Castleknock.  We finished up with a picnic at Farmleigh in Phoenix Park

Copenhagen - City of cyclists video

2009-07-24 QBC Consultation - Chapelizod

Dublin Cycling Campaign submitted this response to the QBN Office's public consultation on the enhancements to the Lucan QBC at Lucan Road and Chapelizod Road.

Good news story of the month

Cycle training to be rolled out in Dublin

A cycle training programme, based on the UK bikeability scheme, has been announced by Dublin City Council.  School children will be trained in real, on-road traffic situations.  Such training has been something DCC has long been arguing for.  It has been shown to be one of the most effective way of increasing the level of cycling and the number of children cycling to school.

Adults will also be able to avail of the training programme.

2009-12-17 Christmas party

Bicycle Christmas Party 2009 - Thu 17th Dec, POD Harcourt St - 8pm til late

The Bicycle Christmas Pary - taking place on Thursday 17th December in POD Harcourt Street, Dublin - will be a celebration of the rejuvenation of cycling in Irish towns and cities.

Annual Cycling Research Lecture

The Annual Cycling Research Lecture takes place during Spring or Summer each year.  The aim of the event is to present fresh perspectives on how we can recreate a strong cycli