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Sheep Street Market, Bicester

Disabled cyclists “abused by vigilante residents” for riding in town centre – as changes made to controversial cycling trial to “prioritise” bikes as mobility aids

The modifications to the Experimental Traffic Regulation Order mean that disabled people will be able to cycle on the town centre street during market hours

Fri, Jan 23, 2026 18:02
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HGV on Sheep Street in Bicester (Catherine Hickman, Bicester Bike Users Group)

“We need an outbreak of common sense”: Controversial cycling trial on pedestrian shopping street approved amid claims “every single resident does not want this scheme” – but disabled cyclists say trial “necessary step” to make town more accessible

“If we don’t hold a trial, we might miss the significant benefits it would bring,” said one cycling campaigner following the decision to lift a 30-year cycling ban, “strongly” opposed by 77 per cent of locals in a consultation

Fri, Nov 15, 2024 11:23
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Sheep Street cycling ban (Google Maps/Bicester Bike Users Group)

Residents claim “jumped-up, arrogant” cyclists will cause “carnage at the expense of pedestrians” as controversial cycling ban to finally be lifted on shopping street to “improve choice of routes”

The street is part of the National Cycle Network, with cyclists claiming that riding on the street had been banned without first putting an alternative route in place

Wed, Nov 13, 2024 17:14
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Sheep Street cycling ban (Google Maps/Bicester Bike Users Group)

Allowing “speeding” cyclists to ride on “struggling” high street would lead to “carnage” and “frighten” elderly, say traders opposed to lifting cycling ban in pedestrianised shopping area

A consultation is currently being carried out concerning a proposed 18-month two-way cycling trial, after plans to implement it this year were kiboshed after opposition from outspoken councillors

Thu, Aug 29, 2024 15:17
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Sheep Street cycling ban

Hopes cycling’s “great boost to struggling high street” will not be lost as plan to let cyclists ride pedestrianised key shopping street not approved, goes to consultation instead

A trial opening up the street to cyclists was expected to be approved last week, however amid pressure from local councillors the council opted to allow the public to give their views first

Mon, Apr 29, 2024 10:04
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Bicycle at Sheep Street in Bicester (Catherine Hickman, Bicester Bike Users Group)

Cyclists to be allowed to ride on popular shopping street pedestrianised for 30 years as police say it will “split opinion”… and Conservative councillor concerned about “abuse by vehicles”

A cycling campaign group believes "many of the concerns raised will prove unfounded", with the current cycling ban ignored by those likely to cause pedestrians danger anyway and the layout allowing "space for all users to circulate in safety"

Wed, Apr 24, 2024 09:53
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Bicycle at Sheep Street in Bicester

“Their priorities seem all wrong”: Calls for cycling ban to be lifted on key shopping street for “great boost to struggling high street”

Some councillors have spoken out against the proposal, claiming they are "totally opposed" to allowing cycling on the pedestrianised route due to safety concerns

Fri, Mar 01, 2024 12:28
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