Dublin Cycling Campaign News


Reflections on the Velo-city Conference in Nijmegen - and Looking Ahead to Velo in Dublin in 2019

16/08/17

In spite of monsoon weather conditions on Monday night, there was a mighty turn-out for Dublin Cycling Campaign’s special meeting looking back on the...


Dodder Greenway Route

09/08/17

The plans for the Dodder Greenway from Bohernabreena to Rathfarnham are now out for public consultation by South Dublin County Council ( SDCC ). This route...


Bicycle Space at Electric Picnic 2017 – Want to be a part of it?

27/07/17

Hurray!! The Cycling Community has been invited back into the Global Green area of Electric Picnic! Global Green is the dynamic green edge of the Picnic and...


We Can But Dream!

27/07/17

Why Can’t We Dream!?

…..And make Dublin, or any Irish town or city for that matter, a haven for alternative active travel, and pure...


Citizens' Assembly - Let Them Know Climate Action Matters

25/07/17

One of the key messages from the ‘Dinner with Darwin’ event held on Saturday was that we need more people to drop a line to the Citizens’ Assembly stressing...


Heathcote Williams, Author of Autogeddon, RIP

06/07/17

Were an Alien Visitor To hover a few hundred yards above the planet It could be forgiven for thinking That cars were the dominant life-form, And that human...


Unacceptable Cycling Deaths

22/06/17
11 Cyclists Tragically Killed in Ireland Already in 2017

What has happened on Irish Roads in 2017 that has brought about this relative carnage of killing...


Bike Week 2018: 9th-17th June

16/06/17

Join Us for the Huge range of events organised by Dublin Cycling Campaign

​​ National Bike Week [ www.bikeweek.ie] takes place from the 9th-17th...


Irish Delegates Begin their Journeys to 'Velo-city' in The Netherlands

07/06/17

Over the coming days around 25 Irish delegates will begin their journeys to Nijmegen in The Netherlands for the largest cycling planning and advocacy...


Dublin City Bike Parking Guidance

06/06/17

In the past, there has been an under provision of secure cycle parking in apartment complexes in Dublin. This has led to bicycles being stored in apartments...


Improved conditions for Cyclists and Pedestrians in Lucan.

26/05/17

The following text has been taken from Independent Councillor Paul Gogarty facebook page. He represents residents in South Dublin County Council. He...


Open Letter to Minister Shane Ross - Eight Cyclist Fatalities in 2017 (by Mid-May)

22/05/17

Cyclist.ie - the Irish Cycling Advocacy Network, of which Dublin Cycling Campaign is a lead member, wrote to Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport Shane...


Cyclist.ie at Healthy Ireland Network Event Launched by An Taoiseach

18/05/17

Cyclist.ie / Dublin Cycling Campaign attended the launch of the Healthy Ireland ( HI ) Network in Dublin Castle today (Thursday 18th May 2017). Organised by...


Bikeweek is Coming Your Way SOON!

04/05/17

In this 200th anniversary year celebration of the bicycle, National Bike Week is the perfect time to rediscover your love of cycling and all things bike....


Cycle for Your City! European Cycling Challenge

04/05/17

The European Online Cycling Challenge is live right now until the end of May! And we want YOU to become a member of Dublin’s Cycling Team, as well as...


Opening of New Shannon Erne blueway from Leitrim Village to Drumshambo

18/04/17

A joint initiative between Waterways Ireland and Leitrim Tourism to develop trails for walking, cycling, kayaking, canoeing and paddleboarding from...


The Female Non-Cyclist: An Exploratory Study into the Low Levels of Participation in Cycling Among Females in Dublin

17/04/17

Thesis by Sue Brereton study investigates the barriers to participation in cycling for females in Dublin. A large disparity exists between both genders who...


Touscan crossing at Phoenix park gate entrance

15/04/17

New toucan junctions being installed at Phoenix park gate entrance. Until now it was very difficult to cross over to the main entrance of the Phoenix park...


Update on Greenway from 12th Lock to Kildare Border by Councillor Roderic O'Gorman

12/04/17

Councillor Roderic O’G orman of the Green party put forward a question to FI ngal County council for an update on the construction of the section of...


Launch of Oireachtas All-Party Cyclists Group

12/04/17

Senator Ivana Bacik​ today launched an Oireachtas All-Party Cyclists Group which will work to seek political support for a number of cycling issues. The...


Plans for new cycle route in Hansfield to connect to Royal Canal

11/04/17

A new strategic development zone SDZ in Hansfiled in Fingal County council will provide connection and access to the Royal Canal very close to Clonsilla. A...


An Bord Pleanala submisson for the New National Maternity Hospital at St. Vincent's University Hospital Campus

06/04/17

Submission sent in today by the Dublin Cycling Campaign commenting on the traffic and cycling safety aspects of the planned move of the National Maternity...


Velo-city 2019, Here We Come!

06/04/17

The race is on! What week for the bicycle - first, Dublin City Council’s implementation of a 30 km/h speed limit on most roads within Dublin’s canals...


We Need our Space! Minimum Passing Distance Legislation. Help Urgently Needed!

04/04/17

Have you been frightened by a dangerous overtaking manoeuvre while cycling? If so you are not alone as these overly close passes on Irish roads show ....


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