Monthly Archives: December 2010
The many joys of cycling in winter
Warm sun on your limbs is all very well, but riding though the chill and dark brings pleasures of its own
• Snow? Get on your bikes you lightweights
• How to stop your toes freezing
Cyclists who break law to get on-the-spot fines under new plans
Dublin cyclists who break traffic lights or who cycle on paths could soon be subject to ‘on-the spot’ fines, under new plans from Dublin City Council to crack down on offenders.
It has written to transport minister Noel Dempsey asking him to consider introducing a new system of fines after a meeting of one of its key policing committees sanctioned the move.
Bikes on buses?
Cycle friendly policies made mandatory for all Local Authorities – Cuffe
Minister for Sustainable Transport and Planning Ciarán Cuffe TD has announced that all local authorities will now be required to include specific policies and objectives in their development plans to encourage travel by bicycle and to enable the creation of safe, efficient and attractive networks of cycle routes, especially within urban areas. Continue reading Cycle friendly policies made mandatory for all Local Authorities – Cuffe
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“I come up with all my ideas for songs when I’m cycling” – Karen Egan
- Karen Egan singer & songwriter
Me & my money: Are you a saver or a spender? I rarely have enough money to save but when I do I think buying quality products always saves you money in the long run.
Do you shop around for better value? These days, all the time. But I do worry about eating food that’s cheaply produced, so I spend a bit more on that.
What has been your most extravagant purchase ever and how much did it cost? £120 on a top hat. It’s collapsible.
What purchase have you made that you consider the best value for money? My bike. It’s the fastest and cheapest way of getting around town, and it’s my site of inspiration. I usually come up with all my ideas for songs when I’m cycling.
Issue of cycle-friendly infrastructure presents a significant dilemma (UK)
The issue of cycle-friendly infrastructure presents a significant dilemma. The following is a statement of the position from Active Transport, ~p.24
- There are strong grounds for arguing that segregated provision is not the best way to make provision for cyclists in the UK road system. Continue reading Issue of cycle-friendly infrastructure presents a significant dilemma (UK)