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# On Yer Bike

This year
2023
# On Yer Bike
Government ‘exploring’ planning exemption for outdoor bike sheds in homes
The announcement comes following a request from the Labour party who said it needs to be made easier for people who want to cycle to do so.
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Jul 28th 2023, 11:42 AM
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# On Yer Bike
Irish cyclist Eddie Dunbar joins Australia's Team BikeExchange-Jayco
Cork’s Dunbar leaves Ineos-Grenadiers on a three-year deal.
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Aug 1st 2022, 1:40 PM
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# On Yer Bike
NTA advises commuters to walk or cycle instead of using public transport as economy re-opens
The advice comes ahead of Phase Three of the government’s roadmap for re-opening the country.
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Jun 24th 2020, 6:00 AM
# Your Say
Poll: Do you feel safe cycling in Ireland?
For years campaign groups and politicians have called for improved cycling infrastructure.
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Apr 27th 2020, 10:32 AM
# On Yer Bike
Dublin cycling office on the way as NTA issues tender
Dublin is currently hosting Velo City 2019, an international cycling conference taking place until Friday.
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Jun 27th 2019, 6:05 AM
# On Yer Bike
Painting white lines on roads has cost millions without making cycling safer, experts tell UK government
The government has been accused of wasting public money on inadequate cycling infrastructure.
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Jun 17th 2019, 9:23 AM
# On Yer Bike
Cyclists protest outside Dáil to highlight 'need for better infrastructure'
Around 100 bikers took part in the demonstration.
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May 15th 2019, 6:59 PM
# On Yer Bike
Sligo County Council looking for firm to supply it with 50 bikes for free to run dockless rental scheme
The council is looking for a firm to supply it with bikes.
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Feb 26th 2019, 6:05 AM
# On Yer Bike
'Residents are really pissed off': Dublin City Council plans expansion of city parking zones into suburbs
The proposals come amid plans to raise parking charges across the city for the first time in over a decade.
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Jan 30th 2019, 10:45 PM
# On Yer Bike
Drivers who put cyclists at risk to be targeted, but it won't be mandatory to wear high-vis while on your bike
Government plans to build on existing rules that govern cycling and driving rules.
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Jan 13th 2019, 7:00 AM
# On Yer Bike
Ireland’s new plan for greenways has just been announced
The long-term strategy is backed by a fund of €53 million for the years 2019 to 2021.
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Jul 21st 2018, 6:00 AM
# On Yer Bike
In defence of cycling shorts, the new fash-hun trend of the festival season
Because who wants chaffing while they’re on the session?
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Jun 17th 2018, 9:30 PM
# On Yer Bike
4 events for... Cycling fans looking for fun on two wheels
From Westport’s third Gran Fondo to a charity cycle on the Cork cost.
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Apr 11th 2018, 5:22 PM
# On Yer Bike
After a troubled Dublin launch, BleeperBike has found a way back on the streets
The ‘stationless’ bike scheme has launched in south Dublin and two universities.
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Sep 17th 2017, 8:45 AM
# Dublin
Delay to vote on 2.7km cycle route after campaign sees Fairview trees saved
The decision last month to keep the trees resulted in a new reconfiguration of the plans for Fairview.
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Sep 5th 2017, 11:59 AM
# On Yer Bike
Three out of every four people that cycle every day in Ireland are men
Half of adults own a bike, but less than one in ten cycle daily, according to stats released for National Bike Week.
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Jun 12th 2017, 8:10 AM
# On Yer Bike
A great weekend for Irish cycling just got even better
Galway’s Lydia Gurley wins scratch bronze at the World Cup event in Colombia.
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Feb 19th 2017, 10:32 AM
# On Yer Bike
Almost five million journeys were made on city bike schemes in 2016
The 40 million kilometres travelled since bike schemes began here is enough for 1,000 round trips around the planet.
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Jan 27th 2017, 3:07 PM
# On Yer Bike
Dublin City Council hopes to have rickshaws banned this year
As things stand, gardaí can only treat the operators like they would any other cyclists.
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Jan 12th 2017, 12:01 AM
# Road Deaths
London to copy Dublin as UK capital plans to ban HGVs from the city
New mayor Sadiq Khan wants a total ban on dangerous lorries in the English capital.
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Sep 30th 2016, 12:08 PM
# On Yer Bike
Over 2.3m journeys made on public bike schemes so far this year
That’s almost 13,000 journeys a day, across five locations.
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Aug 25th 2016, 1:17 PM
# whoops
This man sold his stake in a €220 million company for a bike
He described it as “the biggest mistake I ever made”.
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Feb 6th 2016, 11:15 AM
# On Yer Bike
5 ways to winterise your bike for commuting as the weather turns sour
Follow this advice to help you stay safe over the coming months.
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Nov 20th 2015, 2:18 PM
# On Yer Bike
The bike light you absolutely must have to stay safe on your commute this winter
Effective and easy to use, we think we’ve found the solution to your safety concerns.
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Oct 14th 2015, 11:40 AM
# On Yer Bike
If you're driving around Dublin today, watch out for cyclists - thousands of cyclists
They’re cycling a long way.
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Sep 13th 2015, 11:00 AM
# Cycling
On your bike! We've picked out 4 cycling events you should try this Autumn
4 provinces, 4 cycling sportives.
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Aug 26th 2015, 9:50 PM
# On Yer Bike
5 things that secretly annoy all cyclists
No, we don’t race in the Tour De France.
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Jun 25th 2015, 8:30 PM
# On Yer Bike
Bike theft is on the rise and here's what gardaí are doing about it
Nearly 6,000 bikes are stolen every year with 75% of those thefts reported in Dublin.
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Jun 15th 2015, 8:11 PM
# Danger Zone
Cyclists and truck drivers are being told to look out for each other to stop road deaths
54 vulnerable road users have been killed by trucks since 2007.
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Jun 15th 2015, 10:57 AM
# On Yer Bike
All the best images after the world's top cyclists ride their way around the country
The peleton arrived in Skerries this afternoon after eight days of racing.
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May 24th 2015, 11:30 PM
# On Yer Bike
Dublin Bikes still has one big issue to overcome
The scheme celebrated its 10,000,000th journey today, but the city still needs to adapt to how popular cycling is.
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Apr 23rd 2015, 1:26 PM
# On Yer Bike
It's been a bumpy ride for Martyn Irvine but now he's ready to strike gold again on the track
He’s part of an eight rider Irish team for next week’s World Championships in France.
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Feb 14th 2015, 8:15 AM
# On Yer Bike
The best Irish cyclocross rider in history aims for a 19th title this weekend… who is he?
Meet Robin Seymour.
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Jan 7th 2015, 4:54 PM
# On Yer Bike
You'll soon be able to cycle along the Ring of Kerry, but some farmers aren't happy
The 26 kilometre route runs close to the back of some landowners homes, intruding on their farmland.
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Dec 29th 2014, 2:27 PM
# On Yer Bike
Hey Galway, Cork and Limerick - Get your cycle shorts out
The Coke Zero Bikes will be with you before Christmas.
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Nov 11th 2014, 4:17 PM
# On Yer Bike
You know you're obsessed with cycling if…
You have more bikes than you do ex-girlfriends for starters.
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Oct 27th 2014, 9:00 PM
# On Yer Bike
A sunny, dry Thursday this month gave Dublin Bikes its busiest day ever
The service has also reached the milestone of 50,000 subscribers.
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Oct 23rd 2014, 9:05 PM
# Saddle up
Airbus patents new "moped-style" aeroplane seats
They look really, really uncomfortable.
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Jul 17th 2014, 9:41 AM
# On Yer Bike
What do you make of the new black and red public bikes for Cork, Limerick, and Galway?
Black and red. Yay or nay?
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Jul 2nd 2014, 2:14 PM
# On Yer Bike
There is a 'real turf war' going on between cyclists and drivers in Dublin
A new Trinity College research project also finds that a large number of cycling accidents are going unreported.
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Jun 17th 2014, 11:45 AM
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