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European car free day 2016

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  • 22-09-2016 12:26pm
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    Parchment
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    Did you see anything on your cycle today?

    There were balloons on the Coke Zero bike stands in Limerick city and at one stand they had free refreshments for cyclists, also there appeared to be goodie bags on each of the Coke Zero bikes for users.

    I don't think people in Ireland are too pushed about changing from using cars or looking for alternatives.


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    Weepsie
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    I was out an hour earlier than normal and traffic was bad enough then. Any prediction of rain and people jump in the car.


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    mr spuckler
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    yeah i found traffic a good bit heavier than usual today!


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    magicbastarder
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    maybe people thought it was the european free car day?


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    Fighting Tao
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    I saw the Coke Zero crew blocking the cycle track on North Wall quay with boxes of crap. Also parked in the bus lane at traffic lights after crossing the road on a solid white line. Does that count?


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    Roadhawk
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    Fighting Tao wrote: »
    I saw the Coke Zero crew blocking the cycle track on North Wall quay with boxes of crap. Also parked in the bus lane at traffic lights after crossing the road on a solid white line. Does that count?

    Tut tut...it was for a good cause though.


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    Fighting Tao
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    Roadhawk wrote: »
    Tut tut...it was for a good cause though.

    Sure at 8.20am they missed many of the bicycle commuters such as myself. They'd have been better hiring a few billboards in the weeks up to it to highlight car free day.


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    Ciaran_B
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    I saw some balloons as I cycled past the Dublin Bike stand in Merrion Sq. Didn't know what it was until I went past. Seemed to be loads more cars out this morning though.


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    AGC
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    English reg car driving around with a European Car Free day balloon flying from it on Kevin Street earlier:D


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    fat bloke
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    That was today?? Seriously??

    Fack me.:rolleyes:

    I was on me bike as usual. Traffic was as heavy as usual.

    Go Europe.


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    Maybe motorists thought they could use their cars for free today :)


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    Mercian Pro
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    This was Dublin's contribution to European Car Free Day. You really would despair sometimes about this city's interest in sustainable transport.

    "Dublin Cycle Hub at Wolfe Tone Square, from 3:00pm to 7:00pm 22nd September:

    ‘Public Transport through the Ages’ free family event open to all on Wolfe Tone Square, with an old Dublin street tram and old green double decker bus from the Dublin Transport Museum on display in the space, manned by a Conductor
    There will face painting, music and a number of fun activities for everyone to enjoy on the day.
    Coca Cola Zero pop-up ‘cycle café’
    Tea, coffee and refreshments are available in the resident Tram Café on the square."


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    CramCycle
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    fat bloke wrote: »
    That was today?? Seriously??

    Fack me.:rolleyes:

    I was on me bike as usual. Traffic was as heavy as usual.

    Go Europe.

    I actually thought traffic was heavier than usual, not the heaviest this month but considering the bus strike was not on, it looked pretty bad, a sentiment shared by my driving work colleagues.


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