Stop that car, and plan cities around bikes to make cycling a real option for more womenSeptember 9, 2019
Cycling is contentious because campaigners demand physical changes to the roads – often at the expense of cars. And roads are political, writes...
Computational fluid dynamics for Para-cycling aerodynamicsJuly 10, 2018
We are witnessing the beginning of a trend where aerodynamic optimisation is being conducted across a wider range of Para-sports, with computational flu...
Irish engineers deliver multi-award-winning project in Auckland: Canada Street BridgeOctober 18, 2016
Irish engineers Stephen Cummins and Andrew O’Connell played central roles in delivering a landmark, multi-award-winning project in Auckland, NZ. In th...
Irish engineers deliver multi-award-winning project in New ZealandOctober 4, 2016
Irish engineers Stephen Cummins and Andrew O’Connell played central roles in delivering a landmark, multi-award-winning project: Auckland's Nelson St...
Competitive cycling: pushing the boundaries of engineeringMarch 22, 2016
We discuss four areas where engineers play a key role in competitive cycling: cycling aerodynamics, structural design, disc brakes and performance mea...
Putting cycling in the fast laneFebruary 23, 2016
Gerald Fogarty, in conjunction with TCD, is carrying out research that aims to facilitate increased development of cycling as a sustainable and safe m...
Comparing Ireland and Denmark on transport: who is on the right track?February 9, 2016
Transport engineer Hugh McCarthy examines why Denmark - a country remarkably similar to Ireland - has a seemingly better transport system...
Four options proposed for Liffey Corridor cycle routeApril 7, 2015
The public is asked to vote on four options for the proposed Liffey Cycle Corridor, as designed by AECOM/Roughan O’Donovan Consulting Engineers...
New lorry design could save lives on roads, according to studySeptember 23, 2014
A redesign of the lorry cab could offer a 50% increase in front and side field of view, compared to traditional cabs...
Cycle to Work Scheme offers major benefits to employeesSeptember 22, 2014
Cyclescheme provides a free administration service for employers, enabling companies to provide the Cycle to Work Scheme to their employees...
On your bike: the draft Dublin cycle network plan is unveiledSeptember 19, 2013
The construction of the draft Greater Dublin Area Cycle Network Plan will involve seven local authorities and 7,000km2 of territory...