‘Speed merchants in Lycra’ on Cork greenway spark call for cycling speed limits to prevent accidents

‘Speed merchants in Lycra’ on Cork greenway spark call for cycling speed limits to prevent accidents

Cork County Council is considering imposing a speed limit on the Midleton to Youghal greenway because of speeding cyclists, with a woman walking there recently injured after being struck by a bike.

"Some cyclists are abusing the situation": Irish council considers cycling speed limit after reports of 'speed merchants in Lycra whipping past' pedestrians on popular greenway

Local politician reports walker was hit and injured recently, other councillors suggesting cyclists "need to slow down before there is a serious accident" on the 23km off-road path