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August, 2010:

Cycle Accidents

Rather grim reading, but essential to know: RSA publication (March 2010) about pedal cyclist road collisions 1998-2008

Do You Know A ‘Leading Light’ in Road Safety

The Road Safety Authority (RSA) is calling on people nationwide to nominate ‘Leading Lights’ in road safety as part of the 2010 ‘Leading Lights in Road Safety’ Awards. The awards recognise the extraordinary contribution of people across Ireland to make road use safer for everyone. The call for entries opens this today Monday 23rd August and the winners will be announced at an awards ceremony in Dublin Castle on Wednesday 13th October. (more…)

Plan for 2,000km national cycle-path network unveiled

PLANS FOR a 2,000km national network of cycle paths connecting cities and major town across the Republic have been drafted by the National Roads Authority.

Work on a detailed route for the first “interurban” cycle path from Dublin to Galway began recently and is due to be completed by the end of the year. (more…)

Lawless Cyclists

Time to clamp down on the lawless world of cyclists

Christian Petersen’s bicycle shop

Photograph of the day: Christian Petersen’s bicycle shop in Altlandsberg, Germany

One millionth journey made on Dublin Bikes Scheme

Irish Times

Metro Herald

Smarter Travel: Sharing Space with Cyclists – Some commonsense tips for motorists

A short publication from Smarter Travel: Sharing Space with Cyclists – Some commonsense tips for motorists

The Conservative war on road safety has begun

UK Guardian; also Monbiot.com