“Out of respect for Remco”: Tadej Pogačar carries spare jersey on training rides to avoid wearing rainbow stripes on time trial bike; “Amazing sh*thousery”: Breakaway rider going in opposite direction waves at peloton at UAE Tour + more on the live blog
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Near Miss of the Day 922: “Two close passes for the price of one…”
“It’s almost laughable… how can this happen?”: Wout van Aert slams Volta ao Algarve sprint finale debacle, but police chief says “peloton to blame”
In what has made national sports news headlines now, the colossal debacle from the first stage of Volta ao Algarve is destined to go down as a head-scratching, unforgettable moment in pro cycling, as most of the peloton went the wrong way for the sprint finish, while Ineos Grenadiers’ Filippo Ganna, who did stay on course and technically won the race, had his victory written off post hoc.
There have already been severe criticisms of not just the organisational aspect, but also how things were handled after the race, with Ineos and Visma both releasing press statements disagreeing with the decision.
Wout van Aert, who missed out on a chance to sprint and go for the win, said after the race: “Did I also take a wrong turn? Yes, I followed the men in front of me, right? This must be a human error. Someone must have been misinformed at that last roundabout.
“It’s almost laughable. At first I thought: how can this happen? I assumed that there would be a chicane somewhere that we didn’t know about, but 300 meters from the finish suddenly all kinds of people were signalling that we had to be careful. So I paid attention.”
However, the Commissioner of the Public Security Police at Volta ao Algarve, Luis Miranda, reiterated that the organisation had not failed and that the “peloton was to blame” for what happened.
“The cyclists were coming down this street, the commissars with the red and yellow flags were here and they signalled for the cyclists to go left, to enter on the left side of the traffic circle,” he said. “The cyclists didn’t look at the commissaire, they were looking at the ground and passed him and went to the right.”
"My wins only served to generate more artifacts for the right's culture wars, while I remained unable to garner even a sliver of the institutional recognition that friends and fellow competitors with similar palmares have found"
“Amazing sh*thousery”: Breakaway rider going in the opposition direction waves at the rest of the peloton at the UAE Tour (a couple Quick-Step riders didn’t seem to take it well)
Domen Novak, take a bow.
The UAE Team Emirates–XRG rider, who’s enjoying his moment in the breakaway in today’s flat stage of the UAE Tour, has brought with himself some much-needed, elite-level s***housery.
Présent dans l’échappée avec Tadej Pogacar sur cette étape de plaine de l’#UAETour, Domen Novak s’amuse bien : le Slovène a salué le peloton, croisé en sens inverse. Des coureurs se plaignaient eux de voir une voiture trop proche de ce groupe.pic.twitter.com/HjPL2S8ZA0
— Le Gruppetto (@LeGruppetto) February 21, 2025
As the breakaway crossed the peloton travelling in the other direction, the Slovenian couldn’t resist himself and greeted the riders with a cheeky wave — much to the dismay of a couple of Soudal Quick-Step riders, who seemed visibly confused at first, and then mildly agitated upon realising what was going on.
Cycling, never change…
“Just a flesh wound” part 2? How much would this go on sale for on Facebook Marketplace?
Judging by the flesh wound we featured on our live blog yesterday, what would you all describe this as?
Será que da garantia?@RideCannondale pic.twitter.com/jfVAbVss55
— O País Do Ciclismo (@opaisdociclismo) February 20, 2025
Bet someone still ends up putting it up for a few quick bucks on Facebook Marketplace…
David Gaudu to miss Classic Var and the Tour des Alpes-Maritimes after suffering a crash in training caused by a stray animal
Groupama–FDJ has announced that David Gaudu will be forced to miss the Classic Var today and the Tour des Alpes-Maritimes tomorrow after he was involved in a crash caused by a stray animal while on a training ride.
The 28-year-old Frenchman had enjoyed a good start to the 2025 season, winning the third stage of the Tour of Oman and finishing third in the general classification.
Soudal Quick-Step’s Tim Merlier wins crash-marred fifth stage of the UAE Tour — and then goes flying over handlebars after crossing the line, as Pogačar spends 100km in the breakaway
It was a role-reversal from yesterday, as the European champion Tim Merlier pulled a vintage long, hard sprint to victory in the fifth stage of the UAE Tour, pipping Jonathan Milan at the line who managed to finish third, as XDS Astana’s Matteo Malucelli came second.
The race was dominated by two big narratives. First, the world champion and race leader, perhaps eagerly looking for some extra training, jumping the gun and riding away with the breakaway. He ended up spending more than 100km at the head of the race before finally being caught by the peloton, with the race being ridden at a frantic average speed of 48km/hr.
The race leader, Tadej Pogacar going in the breakaway of the day in @uae_tour on a completely flat stage. 🙈😂 Probably he needed a harder day of training or just wanted to have fun, anything is possible with Tadej. #UAETour pic.twitter.com/lt4Ci6iXNn
— Mihai Simion (@faustocoppi60) February 21, 2025
And then there were the crashes, two in the final few kilometres, one of them catching a number of GC riders out outside the neutralisation zone, which marred another otherwise entertaining day in the desert (mainly thanks to Domen Novak and his “amazing sh*thousery”).
Tim Merlier powers to the stage win after a chaotic finish… then takes a tumble after the finish line 😳💥#UAETour pic.twitter.com/oxsCrVt5Ry
— Eurosport (@eurosport) February 21, 2025
Unfortunately, it wasn’t over yet — Merlier, after crossing the line, looked like he was carrying a bit too much speed, and as the Belgian tried to avoid an onlooker in the post-race area, he went flying over the handlebars. Thankfully, it’s been confirmed that there was no harm done.
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“My bad…”
This is how I imagine Tadej Pogačar’s internal monologue to go during the race…
“It’s a pan-flat penultimate stage for the sprinters, you’re already in the lead by 21 seconds, no one’s catching you anyway, you’re the best rider in the world, there’s no need to attack, let’s take it easy today…”
Five minutes later: “F*** it, let’s get in the breakaway!”
The peloton had to ride at a breakneck pace of 48km/hr for more than 100 kilometres to reign in the breakaway, led by none other than Pogačar, who’s extended his apologies to his colleague by posting his activity on Strava with the caption: “My bad…”
Sure, that’ll do Pogi. Until the next stage-race when you do the same thing again anway!
“I’m so sorry this is coming to an end”: British bag manufacturer Trakke announces shutdown after 15 years, citing “rising costs, tax increases, and unpredictable financial climate” amidst a massive outpouring of love and support from cycling community
Trakke, the Scottish brand behind the beautifully handcrafted bags made using almost exclusively locally sourced goods, has announced that it is having to shut down after 15 years, due to financial hardships.
“After 15 years in business we are closing our doors,” the company said in a social media post. “Manufacturing in Britain has always been tough, but over the last few years, it has become harder and harder to make ends meet.
“Now, rising costs, tax increases, and the unpredictable financial climate have made it untenable for us to continue operating. We are heartbroken.
“Trakke was founded on the principle that we would support British Manufacturing in an ethical and sustainable way – and we have stood by that. Since 2010, every single bag that we have ever produced was made right here in Scotland using some of the best materials available in the UK.
“Today, there are over 80,000 Trakke bags across every continent in the world. 80,000 bags worn by over 50,000 people. For us, that’s pretty humbling.
“Each of those bags has been built to last. Each one crafted by a team of highly skilled and dedicated machinists who take pride in their work. Each one sold to someone who believes in what we do. Believes in our design principles. Believes in our ethos.”
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The company also said on its website that it doesn’t have any plans of reopening at the moment, and its bags aren’t available to buy from third-party sellers as well. “However, you can still find second-hand Trakke bags on online auction sites and forums,” it added.
Alec Farmer, founder of Trakke, also shared an emotional video of himself thanking the cycling community for the support after the announcement: “I’m at a loss for words. Last night after the announcement, we received thousands of messages, comments, emails, DMs — just an enormous outpouring of support and love and care and sadness. That means so much to us, to all of us here at Trakke.
“It’s a sad time, it’s a difficult time, but the enormous outpouring of love yesterday just lifted us up. It was truly remarkable. I have been doing Trakke for my entire career, I started at university as this crazy ideain my living room and 15 years later, I’ve spent 15 years doing what I love — and I have. I have loved every second of it. And my team have had the opportunity to do what they love. It’s always been a team effort. None of us could’ve done this on our own.
“Sometimes when it’s stressful, I think come on, they’re just bags, and they are just bags. It’s just stuff, but after the comments yesterday… wow, we have connected with you guys in a way that really is just truly remarkable. We seem to have touched many of your lives, and inspired you, and given you something to stand for. I am truly grateful for that. As a designer, as creatives, as makers, what more could you ask than for a response like that?
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“I’m so sorry that this is coming to an end, and I’m so sorry that we live in a world where these huge companies are screwing people over just to make enormous profits. That is not the world I want to live in. If nothing else, remember this — you’ve supported us all this way, you guys have power. Support your local makers, support local businesses. “These are the guys who are trying to be different, who are trying to run the world in a different way. They’re supporting their local economy, and that is what the world needs right now.
“So thank you for everything that you have done, for all of your support over the years. Trakke wouldn’t be here if it wasn’t for you. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.”
"There's space and a feeling it's safe": New cycling roundabout impresses drivers and cyclists, weeks after furious locals claimed "nightmare" project is wasting taxes
Weeks prior to the roundabout’s opening had been dominated by complaints from locals about the design and its £950,000 cost, despite the entire project being paid for by property developers
BMC orders recall of Kaius 01 and asks riders to “immediately stop riding” gravel bike as “fork steerer tubes have separated under heavy duty riding conditions”
BMC Bikes has issued a voluntary recall notice on its Kaius 01 gravel bike, in which it asked riders to “immediately stop riding” it after tests showed that the “fork steerer tubes separating under heavy duty riding conditions”
In a press statement, the Swiss bike manufacturer said: “BMC has become aware of a few instances where certain fork steerer tubes have separated under heavy-duty riding conditions. While there are few reported instances to date, these instances are inconsistent with the standards that BMC holds itself to.
“BMC’s driving force is to provide products that meet the highest performance expectations of both athletes and everyday riders. With this in mind, BMC has decided that the best course of action is to recall all Kaius 01 bicycles for inspection, and to replace the affected forks with a more robust version.
“Please immediately stop riding your Kaius 01 bicycle and visit your local BMC retailer or dealer. The retailer or dealer will inspect your bike and determine whether the fork requires a replacement. If a replacement fork is required, the retailer or dealer will install the new fork at no cost to you.”
The models affected in this recall are:
- 2023 Kaius 01 ONE
- 2023 Kaius 01 TWO
- 2023 Kaius 01 THREE
- 2024 Kaius 01 LTD
- 2024 Kaius 01 ONE
- 2024 Kaius 01 TWO
- 2024 Kaius 01 THREE
- 2026 Kaius 01 THREE
- 2026 Kaius 01 FRS
“BMC apologizes for the inconvenience created and will do whatever is in its power to solve all cases as fast as possible,” the company added.
Sprint finish roundup at Vuelta a Andalucía and Volta ao Algarve
First up, Ineos’ Ben Turner almost holds off Uno-X’s Alexander Kristoff for sprint victory at Vuelta a Andalucía, with Maxim Van Gils coming third and Tom Pidcock having to settle for fourth place.
THIS 🤏 is how close @benjeturner came to holding off one of the best sprinters of his generation at #100VCApic.twitter.com/HZ8j7JAvlE
— INEOS Grenadiers (@INEOSGrenadiers) February 21, 2025
Meanwhile, Red Bull–Bora–Hansgrohe’s Jordi Meeus won the third stage at Volta ao Algarve (no false finishes this time), while Tudor Pro Cycling Team’s Alberto Dainese and Intermarché-Wanty’s Biniam Girmay made up second and third spots.
Jordi Meeus 𝗪𝗜𝗡𝗦 the 3rd stage of Volta ao Algarve 🏆
Alberto Dainese takes 2nd and Bini in 3rd#VoltaAoAlgarve pic.twitter.com/27qtTNF0WX
— Eurosport (@eurosport) February 21, 2025
“Out of respect for Remco”: Tadej Pogačar carries spare jersey on training rides to avoid wearing rainbow stripes when switching from road to time trial bike
Despite all the news of a bumper €8 million contract, while being adjudged as the best rider of all time by Eddy Merckx himself, you’d think Tadej Pogačar might have allowed some of it to get to his head. But if you were to believe Rune Herregodts and Florian Vermeersch, two riders who joined UAE Team Emirates–XRG this year, they would tell you that he’s truly a “very normal guy”.
In conversation with the Dutch newspaper Het Nieuwsblad, the pair have shed light on the inner workings of the richest cycling team in the world, as well as how it feels to train and ride with the men’s road world champion.
One quite agreeable, almost deferential habit of Pogačar that was revealed in the interview is that he carries a spare non-rainbow jersey in his pocket while out on training rides. Why, you ask? So that if they switch to time trial bikes from their road bikes, Pogačar isn’t wearing the rainbow bands out of respect for Remco Evenepoel, the men’s time trial world champion.
Herregodts said: “Do you know what I thought was great? During training, we sometimes switch from a regular bike to a time trial bike. Then he always insists on taking a regular jersey with him, in addition to the rainbow jersey he was wearing.
“He doesn’t want to sit on his time trial bike with his rainbow jersey. ‘Out of respect for Remco’, he [Pogačar] says. He would rather ride with a jersey in his pocket all the time. He even rolls up the rainbow bands on his pants when he’s on his time trial bike. Fancy, right? In terms of respect, that counts.”
Vermeersch, runner-up of 2021 Paris–Roubaix, joined UAE Team Emirates after six years at Lotto-Dstny, and he said that he’s been made to feel welcome at his new team: “I was a bit afraid of that at first. It had been six years since I had been in a new environment. But I felt very welcome.”
Herregodts, who joined from Intermarché-Wanty, added: “And Pogacar helps with that. It’s been said a thousand times that he’s a very normal guy. That’s really true. Imagine the whole team is sitting around a table and you were to put a camera on it. Then you were to show that footage to someone who knows nothing about racing and ask him who of all those guys is the best rider ever. I don’t think they would pick Tadej. He gets along with everyone so easily.”
Maybe he is just a chill guy… who just so happens to be very non-chill when it comes to winning a bike race.
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@Rendel Harris Or less unelegant?
@shufflingb So far I've had no issues with the port going wrong (unlike my Hammerhead Karoo V2, which melted!) 20+ hrs run time means I don't usually have to charge on the go. My plan for Pan Celtic means I'll have tome to charge when sleeping, and on the go as a last resort. I am looking at an angled USB C Male to Female cable though, to move the port below.
@mdavidford And indeed, looking in my copy of the complete OED, it's nearly 200 years old at least and is cited for first use by Thomas Carlyle, so you can't get a much better provenance than that. It is a bit ugly though, isn't it? "The previous criticism of a lack of strategy" or "that we were lacking in strategy" would be rather more elegant.
Re, Brandon Herrera 1) Given the exceptionally lenient sentences drivers who kill with their vehicles receive, it is almost like they get away with it. So, as has been said before, if someone's intention is to kill then using a vehicle could be the way he "... could get away with it..." 2) If he is this incensed about cyclists on roads slowing him down a little bit... How does he feel about all the other people IN MOTOR VEHICLES who force him to sit stationary in rush hour traffic? 3) My guess, as I've said before with the likes of him, is that he feels emasculated by cyclists. Which fuels his anger towards them. He feels weak because he himself isn't "tough" enough to be on a bike on public roads when faced with the danger of (ironically? paradoxically?) crazy people like him behind the wheel.
Why does 'unstrategic' require a [sic]? You'd think if it's good enough for the OED it would be good enough for road.cc.
Putting aside any imperfections, the emphasis on quality of infrastructure, and distinguishing between everyday and racing cycling is something to be welcomed! Good luck wales.
How are the 20mph speed limits being accommodated for the TDF stage? Is the stage avoiding all urban areas and villages or will there be special permission to exceed 20mph because the roads are closed - albeit not to pedestrians? Although there are clear benefits from the 20mph limit, it has seriously kerbed cycle road racing and time trialling in Wales and is starting to have a similar effect in England. If the aim is to attract more people into cycling, doesn't it make sense to find a way of accomodating competitive club cycling alongside active travel and leisure cycling? Just think of all the youngsters who will want to emulate their TDF heroes after seeing them racing in the flesh.
Hasn't it always been the case that active travel has been abused? Councils claiming to have put in hundreds of miles of bike lanes and claiming funding for it, and the consequence being that they simple paint bike symbols between the pavement and the existing white lines marking the edge of the road? Or my personal favourite of taking the money from central government and painting a bike lane, but then allowing car owners to store their metal cubes in it 24/7, and then wonder why it's (a) unused by cyclists and (b) they're getting complaints about cyclists riding in primary position.
Wait, what? Cyclists have absolute priority? So if you're emerging from a junction or turning right into one, other vehicle drivers just have to stop and wait? I like this radical approach.
@Born_peddling Going back to the infrastructure issue.....does a cyclist have priority sign count..... because there's not the space for a cycle path?? (Hill in the background is deceptively steep)
31 thoughts on ““Out of respect for Remco”: Tadej Pogačar carries spare jersey on training rides to avoid wearing rainbow stripes on time trial bike; “Amazing sh*thousery”: Breakaway rider going in opposite direction waves at peloton at UAE Tour + more on the live blog”
It’s a problem none of us
It’s a problem none of us will ever have, but serious respect. Some things are sacred, but it’s quite amazing to see Tadej taking it to those extended. Kudos to him.
Are those rainbow stripes on
Are those rainbow stripes on the back of his helmet too…? If you’re going to do it, go the whole Pog.
Champions are allowed to keep
Champions are allowed to keep their rainbow bands on their neck and sleeves though?
Not sure if that extends to helmets but it’s a bit impractical to put a spare plain helmet in your pocket.
I thought the neck and sleeve
I thought the neck and sleeve bands designated former world champs, but could still only be worn in the specific discipline they won? I don’t think Pog gets to wear rainbow piping in TT just because he’s current road champ.
The helmet comment wasn’t entirely serious, but if you swap to a TT bike during a ride, would you not swap helmet too? Perhaps not.
There’s a recent video on Pog
There’s a recent video on Pog’s instagram showing him training on a TT bike but in a normal road helmet: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DExEGUTMGA2/
In race TT stages where riders choose to swap bikes, I think it’s normal for riders to wear a TT helmet the whole time (e.g. stage 16 of the 2023 TdF)
That said, given he’s not carrying around his TT bike in his back pocket, I’m struggling to think of the scenario where he couldn’t just leave his jersey/helmet/whatever with his TT bike if he did want to swap anything.
OnYerBike wrote:
Not always, remember the 2023 Giro when Geraint arguably lost the race with his long momentum-killing bike change in the final TT, the long stop being necessitated by his decision to swap his aero helmet for a standard one for the climb.
Another optical illusion
Another optical illusion
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c4g0l2xq4l5o
Isn’t it odd that – as far as
Isn’t it odd that – as far as I’m aware – there has never been any problem of people injuring themselves by tripping over kerbs due to optical illusions even when roadway and footway are of identically-coloured tarmac, but give people two surfaces of completely different colours and they’re falling like ninepins after failing to figure out that there might be a demarkation between them?
I wonder if it’s just
I wonder if it’s just (uncomfortable) evidence that people “drive” themselves about the place “autopilot” – on memory and some (pretty flaky) pattern matching – far more than we like to admit?
I’m glad all those cyclists
I’m glad all those cyclists have been at home this half term week. It’s made using the roads so much better when they are not around to cause congestion.
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Half term is not until next week here in sunny Way Alz, Boyo!
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I blame Labour
I blame Labour 😉
(edit) Sorry, I obviously meant Laaayy-baaaah 😀
That’s a fair shout as it’s
That’s a fair shout as it’s been Labour for almost a generation in Wales…
Has it? Okay.
Has it? Okay.
TBH I was just trying to be funny by quoting FBs catchphrase back at them… 😉
Does it make much difference?
Does it make much difference? Instead of drivers rushing to get to a school, they’re rushing to get to daycare or whatever half-term activities they’ve planned with their kids.
Just today I had 3 close passes within a mile, one guy on his horn, another with a passenger leaning out swearing, later on slowed to let a bus indicating to pull out in front of me, and driver behind me took it as their cue to overtake us, then second driver on the road behind me somehow came within a inch of my back wheel before stopping.
Felt like just any other day on UK roads
The difference is notable for
The difference is notable for me – a lot less cars and I can can take a more direct route to the supermarket without worrying about being caught up in the congestion.
Was always the same when I went into the office – much easier and quicker to get in at school holidays.
Two ways to view a photo
Two ways to view a photo:
” #snowdrops always make me feel we might have made it through the worst “
” I have words for whoever created the chicane in the picture. 🤬 “
https://bsky.app/profile/davidho.bsky.social/post/3liopfg4bek2q
Does the sign say bicycles
Does the sign say bicycles must be pushed? If so, chicane possibly valid?
There is a no cycling sign [a
There is a no cycling sign [a real one, not one of these fake no-no cycling ones].
Spoiled by the ‘Cyclists Dismount’ in advisory blue and white.
I’d say that just based on the prohibition sign that the chicane was valid, and the guy on the bike is a nob.
I’m pretty sure this is the
I’m pretty sure this is the exit from Wandsworth Park into Blade Mews as by sheer coincidence I happened to be walking that way a few weeks ago (streetview from the other end).
If so, yes it does say cycling is prohibited – but there’s no good reason for that beyond Blade Mews being privately owned, and the owners being anti-cycling “nobs”. You’re allowed to cycle in the park and on public roads, so it’s just that ~20 metres or so of private land where you can’t cycle.
It is exactly there, I have
It is exactly there, I have cycled through many a time. There is absolutely no reason for people not to be allowed to cycle through apart from the fact that the nobbers who live there want to flex their financial muscle by insisting that they have a right to dictate behaviour on their own private road (which is a public right of way). The chicane wasn’t there last time I went through in the autumn, I’m appalled that Wandsworth Council have kowtowed by installing this chicane on public land, they could surely have told them if you’re bothered about stopping/slowing down cyclists you can put it on your own land at your own expense. That’s a disgrace.
Blade Mews is private, so you
Blade Mews is private, so you have to ask why the council thought it reasonable to (legally) restrict cycling on a public right of way, that happens to be a road; and if they have actually done so (with a traffic order), or just put up a sign.
Not to mention the use of chicanes on public rights of way / DDA thing.
We need a chicane at the end
We need a chicane at the end of the bike path opposite my house that goes up a hill to the university. It’s a cul-de-sac so some people just assume there’s no traffic and just whizz out across the road without even slowing or looking – you have to turn right as left is a dead end.
Driving home – electric car so quiet – I always move to the centre of the road, even over to the right, as I am aware what often happens yet there have still been some near misses, and there are regular delivery drivers who aren’t so careful. So chicanes can be a pain, but sometimes they are absolutely necessary.
I appreciate that this will
I appreciate that this will sound like the wildest wokery (“what? You’re pandering to idiots who don’t even bother looking when they cross the road?!”) … but what about if we considered this from a human behaviour, “harm minimisation” and “who are the majority of users” perspective?
Unless this is manifestly in a stupid place (it does happen) surely we should be thinking about slowing down the motor vehicles more than the bikes, or at least making it really clear that cyclists may be crossing here and that drivers should be alert?
I mean – if it’s a “route” for bikes (part of a network) vs. a no-through route for motorists (sounds like)? Where there are actual cycling routes – unless we’re uninterested in “nicer places” / people’s safety etc. surely we should be doing all we can to encourage their use? And realistically people on bikes – just like people driving – may be more-or-less paying attention, and more or less prone to slow down “just in case”.
If it’s on a hill perhaps some kind of curve in the cycle path (not metal barriers – that’s a hazard) to slow cyclists a little would be sensible. (But of course “but there is no space…”) And if this is a route perhaps at least signs / a raised table / coloured section of road to make it really obvious that people may cross? (“But expensive, not in keeping…”)
And if it’s busy enough with cycling traffic and trucks, are traffic lights too much to hope for? (With cycle detection loops – or perhaps even “green for cyclists unless motor vehicles are detected”)?
Traffic lights would be nice,
Traffic lights would be nice, however, being honest, a significant number of cyclists still wouldn’t stop. Not sure who actually owns this part of the land that the cycle path crosses either, local council or the Uni, but can’t honestly see either of them forking out for them. I suspect this bit is council land as the permitted use signs (put in by the Uni a few years ago when there was a concerted effort by local residents to make the land permanently available for use by the public – sadly before the relevant time with no signage had passed) are a little further up. *Sweeping generalisation alert* most of those who do zoom out into the road are young, wearing headphones and probably think they’re invincible, as well all did at that age. Older cyclists, and kids on bikes with parents, do slow and look.
It’s actually part of NCN 1, and the part that goes up through the University land (not the Uni itself unfortunately) is properly segregated by about a metre of sunken gravel from the parallel footway. It’s arguably one of the best cycle paths in the UK, even with its 7% gradient! It’s also very popular with dog walkers and people out for a stroll through the woods and around There is a metal chicane at what I think is the end of University land near the foot of the hill – not ideal however there is a popular footpath that crosses it just after, so something is needed – not sure traffic light for pedestrians would work. I can pedal round the barriers uphill without stopping, though you have to be careful of toe overlap, especially if clipped in.
The last 20 metres before the road is a shared path, then no signage, barrier, chicane, slalom, or anything before the road. As I mentioned it’s a quiet road – only 7 or 8 houses to the east of the exit – but it is residential so banning cars won’t work. We residents know the danger, so drive carefully anyway – not just cyclists but kids, dogs etc tend to run out if not properly under control! Warning signs would be good, though I suspect many delivery drivers would ignore them or not see them as concentrating on looking for house numbers. And, again, I can’t see the council spending money on any other measures, especially as it’s such a quiet road anyway. But worth me suggesting some signage – we have a by-election in a couple of weeks for the city council, so may well be a good time!
Thanks! By traffic lights I
Thanks! By traffic lights I actually meant (best option) something like this. Though I can’t see this flying in the UK – even with “major works”. In fact, I can only imagine the headlines…
Sounds like it’s the usual – we’ve sort of scribbled in a bit of “oh and cycling” where once there was a perhaps a footpath – at least in the connecting bits. (I note you say there is actually a separate bit for cyclists, which is ace!)
It’s probably all fine … for UK numbers (e.g. perhaps not that many even with “uni”?)
At some point hopefully we’ll actually be able to think about “networks” when it comes to active travel, rather than “bits here and there, which you can stitch into a route, if you don’t mind hopping on and off roads, weaving around barriers, and occasionally walking”.
Of course, having grown up in the UK there’s a part of me that would miss the “magical mystery tour” factor!
No idea but anyone with a
No idea but anyone with a wheelchair or wide pram is not going to be happy.
Amen. Fails the Boardman
Amen. Fails the Boardman “double buggy” test. (And probably other accessibility criteria).
For anyone local, Cardiff
For anyone local, Cardiff Council is consulting on secure cycle parking proposals: https://www.cardiff.gov.uk/ENG/Your-Council/Have-your-say/Live-Consultations/Secure-cycle-parking-proposals/Pages/default.aspx
Consultation closes 3 March.
It’s also consulting on the proposal to remove the 2 hours of free parking in Cardiff Council car parks (closes tomorrow): https://www.cardiff.gov.uk/ENG/Your-Council/Have-your-say/Live-Consultations/car-parks-review-consultation/Pages/default.aspx
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Is there extensive musette coverage?
The peloton were annoyed by
The peloton were annoyed by Novak being a silly pudding, but Merlier got a well-deserved “Gateau!” for his efforts.