143 result(s) for cyclists
Hungarian Critical Mass Cyclists Back With New Name 'I Bike Budapest'
- 15 Apr 2015 11:00 AM
- getting around
After a two-year hiatus, Budapest Critical Mass will return this April 25. It sounds nearly identical to the spring CMs of yore - except for the proposed name: "I Bike Budapest." There's a new face behind it, as well: Áron Halász, who has published the Hungarian Cycle Chic blog since 2009. He takes on the job as a member of the executive board of the Hungarian Cyclists Club, and he has the ...
Wild Boar Attacks Cyclists In Hungary
- 20 Feb 2015 8:00 AM
- current affairs
A wild boar attacked a cycling couple on a bicycle path between Nagymaros and Kismaros on the Danube Bend on Sunday afternoon, it was reported on Thursday. The incident was confirmed by the mayor’s office in Kismaros.
HELPERS Team To Raise Funds For Blind And Disabled Athletes
- 11 Oct 2014 9:02 AM
- community & culture
"This time, in cooperation with SUHANJ! – Achilles Hungary, we tackle a challenge that will take us out of our comfort zones. Our goal: Helpers will donate and raise funds for two blind runners and a wheelchair athlete from Hungary who will compete in this year’s New York Marathon and raise awareness and support for those who do sports with severe disabilities.
Public Transport Will Get You To The Festivities In Budapest On 20 August
- 20 Aug 2014 8:00 AM
- getting around
Traffic changes will be made in public transport service and on roads and Danube bridges on the eve and the day of St. Stephen’s Day (Tuesday, 19 August and Wednesday, 20 August 2014). Already on 19 August 2014, traffic restrictions will be in place at several locations in the city due to preparations for the celebrations, therefore some public transport lines will run on modified routes.
’Ride Your Bike To Work’ Spring Campaign In Budapest
- 2 May 2014 9:00 AM
- getting around
The Ministry of National Development and the Hungarian Cyclists’ Club have launched their joint campaign again to promote cycling, which runs until 30 May. The number of people joining the campaign has increased year by year: last spring the number of people becoming regular cyclists for the first time was 2,800 of the 8,000 participants, while in the autumn campaign 2,000 cyclists of the 7000 ...
Várkert Bazár Works In Budapest Begin Phase Two
- 29 Apr 2014 9:00 AM
- getting around
The upgrading of Lánchíd utca and its environs begins on Tuesday, kicking off phase two in the development of Várkert Bazár in Buda Castle district. The streets will be resurfaced and street lights modernised.
First Photos Of Bubi Public Bike-Sharing Scheme In Budapest
- 4 Apr 2014 9:02 AM
- getting around
This EU co-funded project is being rolled-out right now, with a value of over one billion Hungarian Forints. This MOL sponsored initiative by BKK allows registered customers to use over one thousand bicycles located around Budapest. GPS-based tracking and security camera systems will be installed to protect bicycles and the docking stations.
Parliament Square Renovation In Budapest Almost Complete, Says Project Director
- 15 Mar 2014 8:02 AM
- getting around
The renovation of Kossuth square in front of the Parliament building in Budapest is almost complete, Project Director Tamás Wachsler told MTI. The square has been renovated under the programme named after Imre Steindl, the 19th-century Hungarian architect who built the neo-Gothic Parliament. A paved square has been added on 55,000 square metres and the park has been extended, Wachsler said.
Complex Cycling Programme In Preparation In Hungary
- 27 Jan 2014 8:00 AM
- getting around
The year 2014 is all about laying a basis for large-scale cycling developments to be implemented in the years to come, Minister of State for Infrastructure Pál Völner said at a professional event presenting the Cycling Development Programme entitled ‘Cycling is an Experience!’ (Bringázni Élmény!) held in Budapest on 23 January, 2014. Under the guidance of the Transport Development Coordination ...
Hungarian Critical Mass Cyclists Back With New Name 'I Bike Budapest'
- 15 Apr 2015 11:00 AM
- getting around
After a two-year hiatus, Budapest Critical Mass will return this April 25. It sounds nearly identical to the spring CMs of yore - except for the proposed name: "I Bike Budapest." There's a new face behind it, as well: Áron Halász, who has published the Hungarian Cycle Chic blog since 2009. He takes on the job as a member of the executive board of the Hungarian Cyclists Club, and he has the ...
Wild Boar Attacks Cyclists In Hungary
- 20 Feb 2015 8:00 AM
- current affairs
A wild boar attacked a cycling couple on a bicycle path between Nagymaros and Kismaros on the Danube Bend on Sunday afternoon, it was reported on Thursday. The incident was confirmed by the mayor’s office in Kismaros.
HELPERS Team To Raise Funds For Blind And Disabled Athletes
- 11 Oct 2014 9:02 AM
- community & culture
"This time, in cooperation with SUHANJ! – Achilles Hungary, we tackle a challenge that will take us out of our comfort zones. Our goal: Helpers will donate and raise funds for two blind runners and a wheelchair athlete from Hungary who will compete in this year’s New York Marathon and raise awareness and support for those who do sports with severe disabilities.
Public Transport Will Get You To The Festivities In Budapest On 20 August
- 20 Aug 2014 8:00 AM
- getting around
Traffic changes will be made in public transport service and on roads and Danube bridges on the eve and the day of St. Stephen’s Day (Tuesday, 19 August and Wednesday, 20 August 2014). Already on 19 August 2014, traffic restrictions will be in place at several locations in the city due to preparations for the celebrations, therefore some public transport lines will run on modified routes.
’Ride Your Bike To Work’ Spring Campaign In Budapest
- 2 May 2014 9:00 AM
- getting around
The Ministry of National Development and the Hungarian Cyclists’ Club have launched their joint campaign again to promote cycling, which runs until 30 May. The number of people joining the campaign has increased year by year: last spring the number of people becoming regular cyclists for the first time was 2,800 of the 8,000 participants, while in the autumn campaign 2,000 cyclists of the 7000 ...
Várkert Bazár Works In Budapest Begin Phase Two
- 29 Apr 2014 9:00 AM
- getting around
The upgrading of Lánchíd utca and its environs begins on Tuesday, kicking off phase two in the development of Várkert Bazár in Buda Castle district. The streets will be resurfaced and street lights modernised.
First Photos Of Bubi Public Bike-Sharing Scheme In Budapest
- 4 Apr 2014 9:02 AM
- getting around
This EU co-funded project is being rolled-out right now, with a value of over one billion Hungarian Forints. This MOL sponsored initiative by BKK allows registered customers to use over one thousand bicycles located around Budapest. GPS-based tracking and security camera systems will be installed to protect bicycles and the docking stations.
Parliament Square Renovation In Budapest Almost Complete, Says Project Director
- 15 Mar 2014 8:02 AM
- getting around
The renovation of Kossuth square in front of the Parliament building in Budapest is almost complete, Project Director Tamás Wachsler told MTI. The square has been renovated under the programme named after Imre Steindl, the 19th-century Hungarian architect who built the neo-Gothic Parliament. A paved square has been added on 55,000 square metres and the park has been extended, Wachsler said.
Complex Cycling Programme In Preparation In Hungary
- 27 Jan 2014 8:00 AM
- getting around
The year 2014 is all about laying a basis for large-scale cycling developments to be implemented in the years to come, Minister of State for Infrastructure Pál Völner said at a professional event presenting the Cycling Development Programme entitled ‘Cycling is an Experience!’ (Bringázni Élmény!) held in Budapest on 23 January, 2014. Under the guidance of the Transport Development Coordination ...