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Local backlash sees plans to swap car parking for cycle lane scrapped, but council insists “longstanding concerns about road safety and congestion” will still be addressed

A council has officially scrapped its plans to swap car parking spaces at the side of a busy A-road for new walking and cycling infrastructure, the local authority saying it had “listened to local people” and that the decision balances “the need for parking in the town” with “longstanding concerns about road safety and congestion”.Calderdale Council has outlined its … Read more

Chrome Industries Warsaw 30L Pack

The Chrome Industries Warsaw 30L Pack is ideal for commutes where you need that extra bit of luggage capacity, or for weekend breaks where you want to pack fast and light. It’s comfy to wear, mostly, with a decent amount of reflectivity, and all the pockets for your gear that you realistically need.> Buy now: … Read more

Near Miss of the Day 921: Cyclist suffers “aggressive” close pass by BMW driver, but left “very disappointed” by police response which suggests “you need to be physically injured for more serious action”

When a Scottish cyclist suffered an “aggressive” close pass from a driver at a roundabout they were left questioning why the motorist did not “just wait five seconds” for a safe place to overtake? Having reported the video footage to the police — and been told the driver would only receive “corrective advice” as the manoeuvre was “perhaps unavoidable” — the … Read more

“Taxis using bus lanes only serve to endanger cyclists”: Cycling campaigners slam “hidden” consultation to extend “dangerous” and controversial trial

Cycling campaigners in Belfast have criticised a “hidden” consultation that would extend access for taxis to use some bus lanes in the city, the controversial measure brought in to fight congestion before Christmas but heavily criticised by cyclists for “making things even worse” and ending “bus lanes as a ‘safer’ space for cyclists on the roads”.We … Read more

Velocio Men’s One Jacket

The Velocio Men’s One Jacket is marketed as a do-it-all piece of kit for winter riding, designed for use between 0-10°C. And in spite of being thin I found it impressively warm and incredibly windproof, and while not 100% waterproof its resistance to rain is good for a jacket that isn’t a standalone waterproof.> Buy … Read more