Heritage Officer says cycling much quicker than car!

Long time since my last blog entry. Since then have done the UK National Cycling Instructors course in Manchester with Bikeright. Will post another entry regarding this; but to say the UK is years ahead of Ireland in promoting cycling would be an understatement

What prompted me to update the blog was to link the following article from today’s Irish Times (11/02/2009) by Olivia Kelly

The Galway Cycling Campaign expressed thanks to Galway City Council, the Lough Corrib Navigation Trustees, and everyone involved in the recent resurfacing of the path along the Eglinto

On Friday January 30, 2009 Galway Transportation Unit (GTU), outlined its plans, expected results and targets, which it aims to achieve prior to the end of December 2009.
To read the full press release on the Galway City Council Website – click HERE

Venue: Galway Social Space, 24 Middle St.

Present: Shane, Oisín, Conor, Urs, Stan.

Apologies: Simon, Indy, Kristin, James, Eoin, Martin, Alan.

Agenda:
1. Doughiska Road update
2. Volvo Race / City centre action plan
3. National issues (report), national cycling strategy, safety audits
4. Cycle training (report)
5. Chamber of Commerce transport initiative
6. Canal works