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Race Around Ireland 2010, widely recognised as Europe’s toughest endurance cycling race, is now calling for solo and team entrants for this adventure of a lifetime.

The theme for the parade in Westport is Travel Smart – The Westport Way. The parade will commence at 3.30pm and the Grand Marshall will be the legendary Irish cyclist Sean Kelly.

Carlow’s great hope is firmly attached to the handlebars of two locals setting out for world title glory. Cyclists Keith Heary and Louise Nolan are heading to Italy on September 27 and 28 to compete in the World Duathlon championships. The event, a two-discipline event with a 10km run, 40km cycle, and then a 5km run, takes place in Rimini, Italy. “Myself and Louise got selected to represent Ireland by taking part in a series of selection races over the course of the year,” Keith told Carlow First. “I qualified by finishing second overall in the Limerick Duathlon series of three races (winning one race), and also won the Waterford Duathlon, which were qualifying events. Louise qualified by finishing fourth overall in the Limerick Duathlon series and winning the Carrick-on-Suir Duathlon,” he said. Graiguecullen native Keith and Carlow native Louise are well known locally and are inundated with well wishes as they prepare for the trip.

A Galway man on trial for knocking down and killing a cyclist has been found not guilty of dangerous driving causing death.

Work has begun on a new outbound bus lane along the Dublin Road, extending from Moneenageisha to the Renmore Road junction. Works will take up to 16 weeks but when completed, the new lane should significantly reduce journey times along the route.

With motoring costs ever increasing, there has been a tremendous growth in the number of cyclists.

As part of National Bike Week 2009 (June 14 to June 21), Cycling Ireland will be organising a series of free bike workshops nationwide with one taking place in Days Hotel, Castlebar on Monday June 15 from 7pm to 9pm.

With motoring costs ever increasing, there has been a tremendous growth in the number of cyclists.

Cyclist will flock to Ballinrobe on August 8 and 9 for the Ballinrobe three stage race.

The Galway Cycling Campaign has welcomed the launch of a new national organisation and vision for cycling promotion.