The cycle was first held in 2015 in memory of Triona Priestley, who passed away in 2014 from CF when she was just 15 years old.

Time trials and road races in Knocknagree and a fast-paced criterium at Fermoy Mart showcased the best of Ireland’s young cycling talent

Prestigious event will take place in Knocknagree and Fermoy Mart

The news was hailed by some as a very welcome investment, but one representative saw it as proof of the neglect of Cork city’s northside.

Construction work on the path, which is part of the Ballybrack Pedestrian and Cycle Scheme, began in 2023.

“I’ve been to Utrecht and what struck me most is the amount of bike parking there is,” Colette Finn told The Echo.

A meeting, which attracted more than 70 people, was held in Ballincollig on Monday night

Sixteen spaces for cyclists at County Hall “are of course very welcome, but they are not visible to the public. They don’t send the message that cyclists are welcome and accommodated.”

Some 136 residents, public representatives, and members of community groups attended the meeting to discuss the plans on Thursday last week.

Cyclists of all abilities will be getting on their bikes for the 60km fundraising event which starts and finishes in Skibbereen.

Fitzpatrick’s Foodstore said the development of cycleway outside their premises has resulted in a “soul-destroying” loss of almost half the available car parking spaces

It is hoped that Cork City Council’s proposed scheme will prompt people to ditch their cars in favour of cycling and walking in a predominantly residential area with several schools, sports facilities and retail outlets.

A support team will be on hand throughout the cycle with distances ranging from 141km to 172km each day

A design for the scheme went to public consultation late last year, proposing a safe cycling route between Marymount and Cork University Hospital while linking up a number of local schools and Munster Technological University’s Bishopstown campus

The award ceremony celebrated 23 students from nine secondary schools who trained as #andshecycles Ambassadors in the 2020/2021 academic year.

Cork City Council is investigating a number of acts of vandalism in the city centre after cycle bollards protecting cycle infrastructure were removed in recent days.

Participants are currently adding the finishing touches to their training preparations as they gear up to tackle the Tour de Munster charity cycle in aid of Down Syndrome Ireland Munster branches.

A SURVEY conducted by Cork Cycle Campaign has helped to compile a list of recommendations to improve bike infrastructure in the city.