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School headteacher backs “very exciting” cycle lane to keep children safe… but councillors claim “barking mad” scheme will “shrink” space for cars

While primary school hopes new bike lane could encourage more children to safely cycle in, local politicians have expressed concerns the road will be narrowed and traffic slowed

Wed, Feb 05, 2025 11:54

Sewage on Mirehouse, Whitehaven cycle path

Britain’s crappest cycle path? Water company slammed after “absolutely vile” sewage spill on popular bike path used by schoolchildren

United Utilities says the issue, caused by a sewer blockage and subsequent flooding, has now been resolved, after one politician branded the sewage-strewn path as “unacceptable”

Wed, Jan 17, 2024 16:23

Thirlmere protest (@Niallsspence/Twitter)

“Beyond credulity” – Cycling UK slams council’s assertion that busy Lake District road is safe alternative to closed National Cycle Network route

Charity invites members of Cumberland Council to join it for a ride on the A591 to experience road first-hand

Fri, Nov 10, 2023 11:24

More than 1,000 cyclists and walkers protest proposed permanent closure of quiet route that is “key part” of National Cycling Network

An online petition has been signed nearly 10,000 times, while Cycling UK has urged people to oppose the proposed closure which would force vulnerable road users to use a busy A-road "hemmed in by walls with fast flowing traffic and heavy goods vehicles"

Mon, Nov 06, 2023 16:12

“If it was important for motorised traffic it would have been done”: Cyclist slams council’s plan to permanently close quiet route and send everyone along busy main road

Calling the delay to repair the storm damage "totally unnecessary", one cyclist explained how they ignored the road closure as "it was much safer than going back and cycling up a busy main road"

Mon, Sep 11, 2023 14:23