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The recent NRA funding of €4.3 million is a big boost and will help make a “real difference” in the city council’s work to provide high standard road infrastructure and improve safety for cyclists and pedestrians, according to Joe Tansey, head of the Galway Transportation Unit.

With the new year under way, turning your legs in circles will get those calories burning.

A decision by Irish Rail to permit the carriage of bicycles on off-peak Darts and commuter trains has been welcomed by the cycling public who up until now have been unable to bring their bicycles on trains.

Not everything was wasted during the Celtic Tiger years. Galway has benefited greatly from the motorway to Dublin, as well as the Gort by-pass, which gives motorists a clear run to Limerick on the impressive M18. No one will be sorry to see the end of the Crusheen right-angled turn under an impossible railway bridge. Artics needed the whole road to make the turn, causing delays and gasps of incredulity at the narrowness and the danger of it all.

If you fancy getting the new year off to a healthy start, Shannonside Cycle Club are hosting a New Year’s Day ‘Fresh Start’ leisure cycle. The cycle kicks off at noon from The Bounty.

The Western Lakes Cycling Club will hold a launch at the cycling centre, Kilmaine road Ballinrobe, on Monday November 22 at 8pm, for the official switching on of the BMX floodlights. Cllr Michael Burke, Cathaoirleach Mayo County Council, will officially switch on the lights at the BMX track

Whatever your age or level of fitness, it is never too late to start cycling. This Sunday November 7, Shannonside Cycling Club, in conjunction with Athlone Triathlon Club, are holding a cycle to cater for all levels.

Up to 1,000 cyclists are to receive cycle licences this week in Mayo as part of a road safety initiative for cyclists in the county.

Castlebar Cycling Club is gearing up for its two day charity sponsored cycle, starting today, Friday September 17, through to tomorrow Saturday September 18, in support of Western Care Association services throughout Mayo.

As part of the agreement, Cycling Ireland will receive Skoda’s Octavia Combi (estate) vehicles that will support the organisation on the 2010/2011 cycling circuit.