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phil wright (he/him)
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Rugby. Music. Wine (Guinness when at the rugby). Dominoes. Cycling. News (cos I'm nosey and like to know what's going on in the world). Opinions my own.
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adamjwpg.bsky.social
Lets not forget LeBron James participated in #CriticalMass back in his youth days, and did one when playing in Miami for the Heat. www.gq.com/story/lebron...
December 30, 2025 at 1:58 PM
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momentummag.bsky.social
The Happiest Cities in the World are Also the Most Bicycle Friendly. Obvious, of course, but still good to hear.
momentummag.com/the-happiest...
The Happiest Cities in the World are Also the Most Bicycle Friendly
The 2025 Happy City Index is in and the world's happiest cities are also some of the best places to ride a bike.
momentummag.com
January 3, 2026 at 5:58 PM
ukwrightphil.bsky.social
Our New Year #IBIKEBop with @ibike.ie blew away the festive cobwebs

Thanks to Simon for DJing & to everyone who joined for a great night in the heart of #Dublin

January has ‘Blue Monday’ in it, so join us for an uplifting cycle next time

🗓️30 Jan ‘26
🕕6 PM
📍Parnell Sq N

#CriticalMass
January 4, 2026 at 4:45 PM
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donnacooney1.bsky.social
I will be there as usual, starting my 2026 with as my favourite Friday activities 😍 Join us for #IBikeBop @ibike.ie @dublincycling.bsky.social @irishcycle.com 6pm Friday 2nd January from opposite Hugh Lane Gallery!
January 1, 2026 at 1:24 PM
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ibike.ie
Friday, 2 Jan, 2026. 6pm, Parnell Square.
Join in the first #IBIKEBop of 2026.
Look forward to seeing you there.
Video highlights of last ride below.
ukwrightphil.bsky.social phil wright (he/him) @ukwrightphil.bsky.social · 7d
We had such a good time on the Christmas #IBIKEBop

@ibike.ie are rolling again to blow away the festive cobwebs

🗓️2 January 2026
🕕6PM
📍Parnell Sq N

Everyone is welcome

#CriticalMass #FreeTheCycleLanes
December 29, 2025 at 3:19 PM
ukwrightphil.bsky.social
We had such a good time on the Christmas #IBIKEBop

@ibike.ie are rolling again to blow away the festive cobwebs

🗓️2 January 2026
🕕6PM
📍Parnell Sq N

Everyone is welcome

#CriticalMass #FreeTheCycleLanes
December 28, 2025 at 4:15 PM
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cyclinginkilkenny.bsky.social
We share the roads with people like this lunatic. Outright scary.
December 23, 2025 at 8:21 PM
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briancaulfield.bsky.social
Judicial review into planned MetroLink rail line is withdrawn - Christmas has come early 🚇 🎅 🎄

www.rte.ie/news/dublin/...
Judicial review into MetroLink rail line is withdrawn
The judicial review into the planned MetroLink rail line for Dublin is withdrawn.
www.rte.ie
December 23, 2025 at 6:32 PM
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yayforbicycles.bsky.social
If you're speeding at 119 kmh in a 50 kmh zone then the car should be crushed into a cube & the motorist should be charged for the privilege. Then to protect the rest of us - goodbye license.

www.rte.ie/news/2025/12...
Driver at 119km/h in 50km/h zone among 676 found speeding
A motorist travelling at 119km/h in a 50km/h zone in Dublin is among 676 drivers detected speeding so far today as part of a garda speed enforcement operation.
www.rte.ie
December 23, 2025 at 6:41 PM
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irishcycle.com
From the latest @garda.ie slowdown day update:

Examples of high speeds detected include:
* 118 km/h in a 50km/h zone on the North Circular Road in Dublin 7

There's nowhere and no time at which this kind of speed in such an urban environment isn't reckless speeding.
December 23, 2025 at 1:08 PM
ukwrightphil.bsky.social
What an amazing night cycling through #Dublin to Christmas tunes

Thanks to @ibike.ie for their festive #IBIKEBop and to all who joined in

The next one is on 2nd January 2026! An excellent way to start the New Year

Merry Christmas 🪩🎄🎅🤶⛄️☃️

#CriticalMass #CriticalMassDub #FreeTheCycleLanes
December 21, 2025 at 4:02 PM
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olaln.bsky.social
Have a letter published today on our car centric society.
Letters to the Editor, December 18th: On a car centric society, immigration and housing and the price of an orange
The reason given for this disturbing reversal was simple: it would be too expensive
www.irishtimes.com
December 18, 2025 at 8:04 AM
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emcreative.ie
The RSA is completely unfit for purpose and must be reformed. This FG/FF government is afraid to take any meaningful action to tackle the absolute state of driving on our roads. Meanwhile more tragic and preventable road deaths are going to continue to rise.
navancycling.ie Navan Cycling Initiative @navancycling.ie · 18d
PRESS RELEASE: Road Safety Groups condemn reversal of RSA Reform

Navan Cycling Initiative, along with the 30+ other groups listed in the below link, are appalled at the decision to abandon the much needed reform of the RSA.

Read the press release here: www.irishcyclingcampaign.ie/road-safety-...
Road Safety Groups condemn reversal of RSA Reform
The Press Release below was issued on Wed 17 December 2025 in response to the reversal of the reform of the Road Safety Authority. PRESS RELEASE: Road Safety Groups condemn reversal of RSA Reform We, ...
www.irishcyclingcampaign.ie
December 17, 2025 at 5:33 PM
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ibike.ie
And @naascycling.bsky.social!
December 17, 2025 at 4:22 PM
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ibike.ie
Updated with additional signatories @antaisce.bsky.social and @wexbug.bsky.social
Same list as previous email with two additions as per post
December 17, 2025 at 4:08 PM
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ibike.ie
We, along with the 30 other groups listed below, are appalled at the decision by Minister Seán Canney to abandon the much needed reform of the Road Safety Authority. The National Road Safety Strategy is in shambles and reform is urgently needed to save lives. @darraghobrientd.bsky.social
In April 2024, we expressed no confidence in the Road Safety Authority (RSA), believing it to be no longer fit for purpose. In August 2024 we welcomed the government’s proposed reform of the Road Safety Authority and are alarmed by the announcement today that the Minister for State for Road Safety Seán Canney is abandoning the reform process. We remain firmly of the view that the Road Safety Authority as it is currently constituted is not fit for purpose and must be reformed. The independent report commissioned by Minister Jack Chambers last year clearly supports that reform. In response to the report, then Taoiseach Simon Harris said that we “need an agency dedicated wholly and exclusively to road safety and advocacy", and Minister James Lawless, said that "the failures of the organisation are evident from the report” and that “by reforming the RSA into an agency with a singular operational focus and establishing a standalone entity to deliver wider public interest activities, I believe we will realise substantial benefits with improved provision of key road safety services.” All that has changed in the meantime is that more people have died, and more people have suffered life-changing serious injuries. The National Road Safety Strategy is in shambles. The number of people killed on our roads this year to date has already exceeded the number killed for the entire year in 2024 and we could see the highest death toll in a decade by the end of the year. More people have been killed on motorcycles than in any year since 2007 and more people have been killed while walking, cycling and scooting than in any year since 2008. Deaths and serious injuries among people walking and cycling consistently make up about 40% of all deaths and serious injuries over the last ten years - the most vulnerable road users, who present the least danger on our roads, are suffering the most serious consequences of our road safety failings. Co-Signatories A Playful City Cork Commuter Coalition Cork Cycling campaign Republic of Bike, Cork Cycling Without Age Drogheda Cycling Campaign Calm Crumlin Road, Dublin D12 Bike Bus Dublin Commuter Coalition Dublin Cycling Campaign I BIKE Dublin Richmond Road Liveable Streets, Dublin Living Streets, Dún Laoghaire The Bike Hub, Dún Laoghaire & Crumlin Better Ennis Galway Commuter Coalition Galway Cycle Bus MÓR Action Oranmore, Galway Safer Streets Galway Irish Doctors for the Environment Jesuit Centre for Faith and Justice Limerick Pedestrian Network Limerick Cycling Campaign Limerick Cycle Bus Love 30 Campaign Monthly Cycles Navan Cycling Initiative Rural Cycling Collective Sligo Cycling Campaign Waterford Bicycle Users Group 15 Minute Westport
December 17, 2025 at 2:43 PM
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emcreative.ie
This is insane. Everyone is screaming about the lack of public transport everywhere yet they are now removing potential lines... How can this happen?
December 15, 2025 at 8:24 PM
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feljin.ie
They've done it again, they've cut more rail projects. The most criminal one for me is cancelling the reopening of the Waterford-Wexford/Rosslare line. On the left is the All-island Rail Review published by the last government and on the right is the plan published today.
December 15, 2025 at 4:13 PM
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ibike.ie
Earlier than usual this month we've got out #IBikeBop Christmas Special

This Friday evening - Christmas fancy dress and lights welcome!

🗓️19th December 2025
🕕6PM
📍Parnell Sq N

#CriticalMass #CriticalMassDUB
Photo of the back of a bicycle with a large speaker and an illuminated sign saying "MUSIC IS THE ANSWER". There are several other people cycling alongside. There is a Palestinian flag attached to the speaker.
December 15, 2025 at 12:18 PM
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feljin.ie
Engineers Ireland are calling for 2:1 spending on public transport to be brought back in to reduce congestion and car dependency.

It was introduced by the Greens and removed by FF & FG in this government resulting in delays to projects like DART+ and Luas Finglas.
www.irishtimes.com/transport/20...
Engineers seek restoration of public transport spending priority
Heavy reliance on private cars for travel cannot continue, Engineers Ireland warns
www.irishtimes.com
December 15, 2025 at 11:27 AM
ukwrightphil.bsky.social
#IBIKEBop by @ibike.ie brings a Festive special to the streets of #Dublin on Friday

🗓️19 December 2025
🕕6PM
📍Parnell Sq N

Christmas fancy dress and lights welcome!

🎄🌲🤶🎅🧑‍🎄🪩🪩
ukwrightphil.bsky.social phil wright (he/him) @ukwrightphil.bsky.social · Nov 30
We enjoyed a special #IBIKEBop on Friday with @ibike.ie

🎶A live DJ spinning some awesome tunes
🇵🇸In solidarity with Palestine - thanks to Irish Sport for Palestine

Join us for our Christmas special
🗓️19 December 2025
🕕6PM
📍Parnell Sq N

Also rolling 2 Jan 2026!!

#CriticalMass #CriticalMassDub
December 15, 2025 at 9:06 AM
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feljin.ie
The reason is your party, John.

Fascinated by Fianna Fáil TDs who are surprised that changing the policy of 2:1 spending on public transport will result in less public transport being built.
Question: 224. Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Transport the reason crucial Luas Finglas and DART South-West projects have been delayed in favour of funding roads; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [68883/25]
December 8, 2025 at 12:10 PM
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cyclinginkilkenny.bsky.social
If we care about saving lives, we need more bike lanes.
Majority of new cycle lane projects “maintained or enhanced” ambulance accessibility in city, new report from Irish council finds
The designs “effectively facilitated the movement of emergency vehicles by ensuring adequate carriageway widths and junction radii” while also enhancing pedestrian and cyclist safety, Limerick City Co...
road.cc
December 1, 2025 at 7:48 PM
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ibike.ie
Well that was fun! Save the date.
19 December, 2025 we roll again.
Thank you to all volunteers, participants & especially Irish Sport for Palestine for making this another successful ride. Thanks D.J. Si for the tunes & @ukwrightphil.bsky.social for the footage.
#Criticalmass #IBikeBop #Dublin
November 30, 2025 at 9:43 PM
ukwrightphil.bsky.social
We enjoyed a special #IBIKEBop on Friday with @ibike.ie

🎶A live DJ spinning some awesome tunes
🇵🇸In solidarity with Palestine - thanks to Irish Sport for Palestine

Join us for our Christmas special
🗓️19 December 2025
🕕6PM
📍Parnell Sq N

Also rolling 2 Jan 2026!!

#CriticalMass #CriticalMassDub
November 30, 2025 at 4:26 PM