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Cycling lanes, routes and helmets

Infrastructure has improved, even if there’s a way to go

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Wed Aug 07 2024 - 02:15

Sir, – When I started cycling in Dublin city in 1977, any kind of cycling infrastructure was unheard of.

I would like to remind the presumably younger cyclists Rodney Devitt (Letters, August 1st) and Dave Mathieson (Letters, August 2nd) that conditions have improved considerably, between bus lanes, cycle tracks, helmets and high-visibility vests. Of course, constant vigilance is always needed for all kinds of dangers on our roads.

But rather than always complaining about our glass being half empty, let us consider the various improvements in cycling infrastructure in Dublin mostly achieved by Eamon Ryan and the Green Party. To them we owe a great debt of gratitude for their achievements against competing interests. This has often been an uphill battle and, believe me, we cyclists know all about uphills. – Yours, etc,

KATHLEEN FORDE,

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Whitehall,

Dublin 9.

Sir, – The photographs in the article (“Taking the scenic route”, Magazine, August 4th) show Mark Graham and Ellie O’Byrne cycling with no helmets. They should always wear helmets, whatever the journey. – Yours, etc,

CON CUMMINS,

Clontarf,

Dublin 3.