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Did the Paris Olympics mock our obsession with overcomplication? I recently had a “charming” conversation about whether to keep things simple or drown in layers of preparation and spreadsheets. Although the “tried and tested” way of over-preparation often wins, it’s important to remember that there isn’t a one-size-fits-all approach to success. Both athletes showed us that success comes from understanding and leveraging your unique strengths. Whether you’re all about the details or just winging it with a cup of coffee and a hopeful attitude, the key is staying true to your style and what works best for you! So #explore ! #parisolympics #olympics2024 #paris2024

Reasons to be cheerful when you buy social.. We love it when people join our journey, and our team building events really do encourage this. 🚲💜🚲 Did you know when you ‘buy social’ from Bikeworks you are supporting us achieve our purpose in two ways: 1. By building bikes to gift to our community, supporting people who are struggling because of the cost-of-living to access cycling. 2. All profits generated go back into supporting us provide a fleet of adapted and specialist cycles, providing disabled people & carers with free-to-access cycling at our All Ability Clubs. If that’s not enough, you also get to have fun and learn as you go. See more: https://lnkd.in/erP6tZcq #TeamBuilding #InclusiveImpact #Bikeworks #CycleForGood #JoinTheJourney #SocialImpact #CocaCola #TeamDevelopment #CorporateResponsibility #CSR #CharityBikeBuild #CharityBikeFactory

Planning and redesigning neighborhoods and cities for walking, cycling, and community use of public open spaces can strengthen the vision of physical sports for society members, promoting more adaptability to this lifestyle. #EBR #earlybirdriderscycling #cycling #sports #earlybirdridersSHEROES #recreationalcycling #cyclingadventures #cyclingcommunity #cyclinglife #Whenindoubtpedalitout #reacreationalcycling

Did you know? Researchers found that more than three-quarters of children who've engaged in active mobility continue to do so two to four years later. On the other hand, only a small number of children started being active if they hadn't been before. Join our call for better cities for cycling with and for children here: https://lnkd.in/exuv6mfZ #ChildrensCyclingManifesto

Adaptive Climbing: Overcoming Obstacles and Embracing Inclusivity Join us as we explore the world of adaptive climbing and how athletes are defying limitations. Discover how they adapt around able-bodied practices and find empowerment on the wall. Let's celebrate inclusivity and the incredible community that supports it. #AdaptiveClimbing #InclusiveSports #EmpowermentThroughSport #OvercomingObstacles #DefyingLimitations #ClimbingCommunity #InclusivityMatters #AdaptiveSports #InclusiveAthletics #EmbracingDifferences

When Jeremy Hunt, The Conservative Party, @Mark Harper, and the Department for Transport (DfT), United Kingdom tell you it doesn't / won't work... European Cyclists' Federation #cycling #activetravel #transport #futuremobility #infrastructureinvestment #infrastructuredevelopment #transportinfrastructure #builtenvironment #mobilitysolutions #societalimpact #economicimpact #environmentalimpact #futurecities #researchbacked #PolicyShapesSociety #government #policymakers #leadership #advocacy #lobbying #influentialleadership

During my time as a graduate engineer with P.H. McCarthy & Partners, we in conjunction with Hyder Consulting in the UK, brought an N15/N13 Ballybofey/Stranorlar Bypass scheme through Constraints Study and Route Selection. I left the company in 2002 - In 2007 the Detailed Design was subsequently the subject of Part 10 process (EIS - Planning and Development Regulations, 2001).  Despite being recommended for approval by the An Bord Pleanála Inspector, the scheme was refused planning permission in 2009 on the basis of concerns around proximity of minor junctions and accesses to the proposed roundabouts; a perceived lack of detail in relation to the main river crossing and impacts upon tributaries of the river; and unacceptable proximity to one particular inhabited dwelling. Depending on one's point of view this was either a fine example of why we have a robust planning system or a disappointing waste of taxpayers' money - given my limited involvement, I honestly can't say which applies. In any case, it's good to see that funding is now committed for the replacement scheme, and the other Donegal TEN-T projects - the positive implications for road safety in the county can't be overstated.

In the Melbourne context I see no single more selfish concept than the individual has the ‘right’ to purpose 10sqm of public space for the storage a private object, their car. The argument of “we pay rego” or “we pay council for a permit” is entirely redundant, as that is the fallacy of the system. It’s undercutting everyone else. How much do you think that land is worth? Even if shared by a couple of people per day, many residential streets are effectively privatised by the residents. Honestly consider this for a moment. Then add the expectation there will be another free to very low-priced 10sqm of storage everywhere you want to go. It’s simply ludicrous. It’s time for a serious conversation in our society about the value of public space and how we use it. Let’s take an example from many inner city areas: someone buys a 100+ year old terrace house on an 80sqm block. No car parking because cars didn’t exist. Then it is expected the owner will receive permited ‘private’ use of 10 or 20sqm of public land 24/7/365 to offset their choice of dwelling.