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American Fietser @americanfietser.bsky.social · 18h

Time to start planning your bike lights for the darker months. Have fun with it. You'd be amazed at how much joy it brings to your ride.

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Cork Cycling Campaign @corkcyclingcrew.bsky.social · 20h

Raft of legal changes to back new cycling infrastructure signed into law

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Raft of legal changes to back new cycling infrastructure signed into law

A wide range of legal changes relating to cycling and other transport-related changes have been signed into law by the Minister for Transport, Darragh O’Brien. The changes range from giving l…

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Cool Bike Art @coolbikeart1.bsky.social · 2d

Separating multi-ton cars from people on bikes will save more lives than helmets ever will

The New Yorker @newyorker.com · 2d

Even though nobody wears bike helmets in the Netherlands, the fatality rate there is significantly smaller than that of the United States. What have they figured out that we haven't?

How I Learned to Cycle Like a Dutchman

In the bike-friendly Netherlands, cyclists speed down the road without fearing cars. For an American, the prospect is thrilling—and terrifying.

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Hackney Cyclist @hackneycyclist.bsky.social · 2d

Zeedijk, Amsterdam in 1980 and today.

In 1980 the road is open to cars, is wide and has cars parked on it. Today there are rising bollards preventing driving on this street and all car parking removed, replaced by outdoor seating outside a pub

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Brent Toderian @brenttoderian.bsky.social · 3d

“In London cyclists now outnumber cars in the City by 2 to 1. Paris, where they now outnumber motorists across the whole city, is catching up with Europe’s traditional bike capitals, Amsterdam & Copenhagen…In Copenhagen, bikes account for almost half of commuter trips to work/school.” @economist.com

Forget EVs. Cycling is revolutionising transport

Pedal power is booming, spinning up a new culture war

www.economist.com

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Cork Cycling Campaign @corkcyclingcrew.bsky.social · 2d

Cork Views: Let’s start a bike bus scheme here in Cork city

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Cork Views: Let’s start a bike bus scheme here in Cork city

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Daniel Knowles @dlknowles.bsky.social · 3d

By me this week - the happiest thing I've got to report of late, with a glorious trip over the summer to Montreal

"Forget EVs. Cycling is revolutionising transport."

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Forget EVs. Cycling is revolutionising transport

Pedal power is booming, spinning up a new culture war

www.economist.com

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Cork Cycling Campaign @corkcyclingcrew.bsky.social · 5d

🚴‍♂️ Cork City Council is seeking your views on the Grange Rd–Tramore Valley Park Pedestrian & Cycle Link (incl. Vernon Mount Bridge).

Take the short 3-min survey before Oct 20, 2025

👉 forms.office.com/Pages/Respon...

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road.cc @roadcc.bsky.social · 6d

Motorists will have to give way to cyclists on "Cycle Street" on Adams Road, Cambridge.

England’s first “Cycle Street” will give priority to cyclists and pedestrians over motorists

Work has started on Adams Road, Cambridge, to remove on-road parking, widen footpaths and redesign junctions to make walking and cycling safer

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Cork Cycling Campaign @corkcyclingcrew.bsky.social · 6d

Irish Rail to add peak setting and off-peak bicycle spaces on many Commuter trains

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Irish Rail to add peak setting and off-peak bicycle spaces on many Commuter trains

Irish Rail has outlined its programme for additional bike storage spaces on 29000 commuter rail cars that operate on Longford, Maynooth, M3 Parkway, Drogheda, and Dundalk Commuter services. IrishCy…

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Cork Cycling Campaign @corkcyclingcrew.bsky.social · 13d

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Lower speed limits will help Ireland reduce road deaths

Wales cut road casualties by 28% after reducing speed limits. Yet only one of the new lower speed limits introduced in Ireland's Road Traffic Act 2024 has been implemented

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Cork Cycling Campaign @corkcyclingcrew.bsky.social · 13d

Please be kind and keep the discussions civil 😬

"'Feelings running high' among locals on route of proposed Cork-Kinsale greenway

Councillors and council staff had received verbal abuse from people opposed to the plan, council told"

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'Feelings running high' among locals on route of proposed Cork-Kinsale greenway

Councillors and council staff had received verbal abuse from people opposed to the plan, council told

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Cork Cycling Campaign @corkcyclingcrew.bsky.social · 15d

An Aerial view of the route of the old Cork - Kinsale railway

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Kinsale - Cork Railway (Proposed Greenway) Part 1

YouTube video by DroneHawk

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Cork Cycling Campaign @corkcyclingcrew.bsky.social · 16d

Cork Lord Mayor's got pedal power with gift of new bike

Claire O’Mahony, employment assistance officer at Deaf Enterprises, told him:"We want to give you a bike for your year as Lord Mayor, just the same way that Ford lend you a car.”

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Cork Lord Mayor's got pedal power with gift of new bike

Claire O’Mahony, employment assistance officer at Deaf Enterprises, told him:"We want to give you a bike for your year as Lord Mayor, just the same ...

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Cork Cycling Campaign @corkcyclingcrew.bsky.social · 16d

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The more in favour of welfare you are, the more likely you are to support cycle lanes

Findings show that the most political people have the strongest views on green transport infrastructure, potentially skewing the debate.

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De Filmende Fietser @filmendefietser.bsky.social · 16d

You don't need a car if your cargo bike is too small. Just expand your cargo bike!

Photo of a cargo bike. A trailer is attached to the cargo bike via a bar, giving the bike courier more than twice as much cargo space.

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Cork Cycling Campaign @corkcyclingcrew.bsky.social · 17d

"The idea that cars give us freedom is a myth sold by advertisers
Car makers peddle the idea that cars signify freedom, but they really aren’t the solution to our transport problems, writes Ciaran Brennan."

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Opinion: The idea that cars give us freedom is a myth sold by advertisers

Car makers peddle the idea that cars signify freedom, but they really aren’t the solution to our transport problems, writes Ciaran Brennan.

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Cork Cycling Campaign @corkcyclingcrew.bsky.social · 18d

E-bikes ftw! Lovely picture!

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Cork Cycling Campaign @corkcyclingcrew.bsky.social · 19d

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Cork Cycling Campaign @corkcyclingcrew.bsky.social · 24d

Cycle, enjoy, support! 🚴‍♀️ Join @bcolligst.bsky.social this Sunday on your bike, celebrate the streets, and help make it a memorable day with good weather!

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Cork Cycling Campaign @corkcyclingcrew.bsky.social · 24d

Heartfelt condolences to their loved ones at this devastating time.

Cyclist (20s) killed in collision with truck in Cork city

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Cyclist (20s) killed in collision with truck in Cork city

Garda appeal for information after fatal incident on Thursday evening

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Cork Cycling Campaign @corkcyclingcrew.bsky.social · 26d

Protesters gather outside County Hall voicing opposition to Cork greenway route

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Protesters gather outside County Hall voicing opposition to Cork greenway route

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Cork Cycling Campaign @corkcyclingcrew.bsky.social · 28d

Killumney/Ovens is growing rapidly, with hundreds of new homes on the way.

The school has 480 pupils, Éire Óg GAA nearly 1,800 members, and traffic is already heavy.

A local-led petition is calling for proper support for the vibrant community.

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Sign the Petition

Community Petition: Pedestrian Safety and Traffic Calming in Killumney/Ovens

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Cork Cycling Campaign @corkcyclingcrew.bsky.social · Sep 10

We really must consider whether we want to allow bigger and bigger cars on our roads.

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My nightmare encounters with SUVs... slap a big tax on them

I know this particular road very well and I was driving quite cautiously....Perhaps that’s what saved my life, writes ÁILÍN QUINLAN.

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Cork Cycling Campaign @corkcyclingcrew.bsky.social · Sep 9

A few pics from the Douglas St Autumnfest 🍂🚲 Mighty to see so many turning up on the bikes, a grand sight and a great day out for Douglas!

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