Limerick’s Critical Mass Cycle this Friday, March 28th, includes what organisers describe as an “informal group ride along Limerick’s Three Bridges route”.
The event is always open to the general public, including families, but this week, it also provides delegates to the Irish Cycling Campaign’s National Meeting, being held in Limerick, a “great opportunity to experience Limerick’s cycling network in a welcoming and social atmosphere.”
The Irish Cycling Campaign said that the meeting for campaigners on Saturday, March 29th is a ticketed event for registered attendees.
Neasa Bheilbigh, Chairperson of the Irish Cycling Campaign, said: “This is a fantastic opportunity to bring together cycling advocates and experts to share knowledge, discuss challenges, and celebrate progress.”
She added: “The work being done in Limerick is the result of collaboration between councillors, council staff, the active travel team and Limerick Cycling Campaign, who are helping to make the city a safer and more accessible place for cyclists. This meeting will allow us to explore these developments while shaping the future of cycling in Ireland.”
The campaign said that the event, which is taking place at the Citizen Innovation Lab at the UL City Centre Campus, will “bring together experts, activists, and local representatives to discuss the future of cycling and active travel in Ireland.”
A statement from the group said, “The National Meeting provides a platform for dialogue on key issues, including effective communication for active travel, inclusion and representation, and public perspectives on cycle infrastructure.”
The one-day event will include a tour of Limerick’s infrastructure. The group said the city has “emerged as a national leader in cycling infrastructure, thanks to the combined efforts of councillors, council staff, and the Limerick Active Travel Team, who have worked to deliver high-quality cycling routes and pedestrian-friendly streets.”
They added: “With significant investment in active travel, the city is becoming a model for sustainable transport.”