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Oxford sign defaced (Image credit: Tom Seaward/Twitter)

Anti-cycling bingo bonanza: Drivers call for cycling to be banned to make it safer in bizarre social media exchange

According to the comments under an Oxford Mail Facebook post, at least 160 people believe cycling should be outlawed, as well as the usual calls for mandatory insurance and a 'road tax'

Mon, Jan 27, 2025 18:06
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Oxford Safe Streets protest

Proof anti-LTN group falsely claimed cyclists drove to safety protest for “photo op” leads local paper staffer to apologise

A group opposed to the active travel schemes had shared a photo of a 4x4 with bike racks nearby, but the vehicle was unrelated to the safer streets demonstration

Mon, Oct 02, 2023 16:59
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Oxford cycle lane Parks Road – via Oxfordshire Cycling on Twitter.PNG

“How can riding a bike be made safer?” local paper asks… “By banning cycling,” drivers respond

One recent post by a local paper, where cyclists have long complained about fatally dangerous junctions, the lack of protected infrastructure, police apathy, and horrible road surfaces, caught our eye...

Sat, Jan 24, 2015 19:04
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