On your bike … Castlebar’s first cycle lane opens

04. AUG, 2010

The Mayor of Castlebar, Ger Deere and the Deputy Mayor of Castlebar, Thérèse Ruane, have both got on their bike this weekend to try out the first cycle lane in Castlebar.

Cllr Therese Ruane and Cllr Ger Deere show the way along Castlebar's new cycle lane.

Both the Mayor and the Deputy Mayor are members of Iompar Castlebar, a group working to promote cycling and sustainable transport in Castlebar and Mayo.

They both really welcome the new cycle lane in the town at Davitts Terrace and look forward to Castlebar developing as a cycle-friendly town.

Mayor of Castlebar, Ger Deere, said:”It’s really welcome that Castlebar finally has a cycle lane in the town.

“Cycling is becoming more and more popular and using a bike is an obvious choice; it’s a great way of getting around town.

“I commend the Council on this very welcome development. We need to continue to work together to put in place safe cycle routes for the people of Castlebar.

“This is another step in the right direction and goes a long way in developing Castlebar as a cycle-friendly town.”

Deputy Mayor Thérèse Ruane, chairperson of Iompar Castlebar said: “This is real progress to see cycle lanes on Davitts Terrace; we can also look forward to cycle lanes on the New Newport Link Road and the Westport Road in the coming months.

“Iompar Castlebar has been working closely with Castlebar Town Council and Mayo County Council for more than a year now in promoting cycling and cycle lanes in Castlebar.

“This partnership approach is really paying off. Castlebar, as a town, is a very cycle-friendly town; it’s flat, without any major hills. We will continue to promote cycling and cycle lanes and sustainable transport to make Castlebar a better town for everyone,” added Cllr Ruane