Safe Routes for All: Creating the Conditions for Everyday Cycling

Panel discussion
This Bike Week panel will explore what needs to be in place for cycling as a realistic, everyday option for getting around – to work, school, library, shop, training, dancing or music lessons.

Framed under the Safe Routes for All umbrella, the discussion will look beyond infrastructure to consider other conditions that influence decisions on everyday cycling, such as confidence, accessibility, behaviour, social norms and lived experience. The event will explore real‑world barriers and enablers by bringing together young cycling ambassadors, community voices and University of Limerick researchers.

The conversation will begin with a focus on lived experiences, before researchers reflect on the themes raised, drawing on evidence from transport, health, behaviour and environmental research. A moderated discussion will bring these perspectives together, with time for audience questions.

This event is suitable for anyone interested in everyday cycling, including students and families, community groups, researchers and members of the public.