This upcoming seminar might be of interest:

B’SPOKE KERRY – Developing Cycle Tourism in Kerry

The seminar which is organised by the Institute of Technology, Tralee in association withNEKD will we taking place at the IT Tralee on APRIL 21st 2012 – Registration commences at 9 AM. The seminar runs from 9.30 to 1pm.

A Q & A session will follow each presentation. During this half day seminar we will hear from those directly involved in the development and promotion of other locations as cycling hubs within the island of Ireland.

Rick Cookeof “Sustrans” Northern Ireland will address the seminar with regard to the “Safe Routes” concept currently in operation in the UK and Northern Ireland.

Padraig Philbin from Mayo County Council who spearheaded a project on the old Great Western Railway line will give an account of how the development of a cycle route has generated €7.2 million in extra revenue for the area.

Liam O’ Mahony who co-ordinated a voluntary project to develop the old Great Southern Railway line between Abbeyfeale and Rathkeale as a cycle track will highlight the process they underwent.

Micheál Colcannon, Former President of Cycling Ireland, will present an update on the proposed downhill cycle trail at Shroneaboy, Glenflesk

Declan Murphy from Fáilte Ireland will present Fáilte Ireland’s tourism policy in relation to its support for new product development.

For further information and bookings please contact:

Mary Rose Stafford, Centre Manager, Hospitality & Tourism Unit, Institute of Technology Tralee Co. Kerry. Tel 066-7191664.

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On your bike for the launch of the 4th annual Kerry Bicycle Festival 6.30pm at Siamsa Tire, Tralee.

Here a little video of  Macdara Ó Maolbhuaidh playing his  Spherichord instalation during last years festivla.

The Tralee Tri Club are organising a Vuvuzela inspired Flashmob this Monday [05 July] , and are calling for people to get on their bike dressed in Black and Amber [ any cycling Rockies out there ?]

• Meet: 7pm Sports Complex Car Park,Tralee, Monday 5th July 2010

• Mission details: Find the Bee and follow the Bee. The rest of the Mission will be revealed on the night!!

• Requirements: You must be on a bike and bee wearing tri suit or black & amber/yellow on your person, bring a vuvuzela if you have one to create a buzz.

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…Daniel Riordan and his lovely silver racer, [which he reckons was built by the Hoff !]

Here is Daniel being presented with the much coveted Pump D’Or by Peadar the competition compare [and  KBF safety officer].