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Do you find the complex mechanisms of a bicycle fascinating? If so, GRETB has an exciting opportunity for you. Starting on April 22, An Mheitheal Rothar, in collaboration with GRETB, is offering a free 26-week training course in bicycle mechanics.

Sitting member of the Longford Westmeath Educational Board (LWETB), Cllr Frankie Keena, has praised the work of the management and staff in Athlone Training Centre as they continue to provide an excellent suite of apprenticeships and courses to fill the growing demand of employers.

An Mheitheal Rothar has announced the next intake of its local training initiative in cycle mechanics will be in April 2022.

Fianna Fáil councillor Alan Cheevers is calling on the Galway City Council to provide public bike repair and pump stations across the cycling network in the city.

There has been even more traffic talk than usual in Galway this week with the announcement that the €600 million budget has been released for Galway’s ring road. The announcement has been met with mixed reactions, but I think one thing we can all agree on is that this latest development is part of, but not the complete, solution to Galway’s traffic problems.

Pedal Power Galway in association with Péarla na Mara are running the world's first ever speed dating bike event for all ages ranging from 18 to 50+. Pedal Power, which was launched at the St Patrick’s Day parade in 2016, has been operating for over a year now and this open air "tour bus" is becoming increasingly intrinsic to the dynamic Galway landscape.

Galway Bay Cycling Club, as part of the Cycling Ireland Bike for Life / Women in Sport Initiative, propose to hold a 6-8 week course beginning this weekend.

A UCD professor who conducted a study of cyclists with fatal head injuries is recommending bicycle helmets be worn to protect against head injuries in the event of a collision, particularly at speeds of less than 50km/h. 

Galway Bike Festival will take place from Saturday June 13 to Sunday June 21. The event which is funded by the Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport was officially launched in Eyre Square by the Mayor of the City of Galway, Cllr. Donal Lyons on Friday.  

It brought the traffic to a standstill while it passed up Bridge Street - but it wasn't a protest march. Cars beeped and people waved - but it wasn't a wedding. One hundred people rushed into action when the bell rang - but it wasn't a race.