#643 Drivers vs Cyclists — Who’s Really Breaking the Rules?
Thu Feb 05 2026
On today’s show, Niall opens the phones to tackle a debate that’s clearly striking a nerve. A recent Irish Daily Mail poll suggests more than half of respondents agree with a Circuit Court judge who described cyclists on our roads as “a nightmare.” But cyclists argue motorists often fail to respect them — and that they have just as much right to the road as anyone else.
So what’s your experience? Are cyclists unfairly criticised, or do some ignore the rules of the road? Is this really a clash between drivers and cyclists — or just a few bad habits on both sides?
Niall hears your stories, opinions and frustrations in what promises to be a lively conversation about sharing the road safely.
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On today’s show, Niall opens the phones to tackle a debate that’s clearly striking a nerve. A recent Irish Daily Mail poll suggests more than half of respondents agree with a Circuit Court judge who described cyclists on our roads as “a nightmare.” But cyclists argue motorists often fail to respect them — and that they have just as much right to the road as anyone else. So what’s your experience? Are cyclists unfairly criticised, or do some ignore the rules of the road? Is this really a clash between drivers and cyclists — or just a few bad habits on both sides? Niall hears your stories, opinions and frustrations in what promises to be a lively conversation about sharing the road safely.