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Controversial town centre bike ban overturned after thousands of cyclists “aggressively” fined – as new order aims to crack down on “dangerous” cycling, not responsible riders

The ban was branded “discriminatory” by local campaigners, who claimed it targeted “slow and co-operative cyclists”, ignored those “too fast to stop”, and made “nobody safer at all”

Thu, Jul 31, 2025 17:43

“I want to see more cycling”: Councillors demand cycle lanes to connect new housing developments to town centre after multiple delays and “failed promises”

Cross-party councillors told the council that walking and cycling infrastructure, which “should have come in very early on”, still haven’t been implemented “despite money being available”

Fri, Apr 18, 2025 15:22

Bedford town centre cycling ban (Google Maps)

“Majority of cyclists are reasonable people and will dismount”: Cycling campaign opposes controversial town centre cycle ban which has seen “738 cyclists fined in last few months”

Town councillor also reported being "inundated with complaints from residents that have been fined dismounting their bikes in the town centre"

Wed, Oct 16, 2024 16:11

Bike ban council wants “safe place where people don’t worry about bicycles” and claims cyclists “fly through town centre” – but cyclists say they are being fined for dismounting and pushing their bikes

"We are supposed to be encouraging people to cycle into town," said one dismayed councillor "inundated with complaints from residents that have been fined dismounting their bikes"

Tue, Oct 01, 2024 11:45

Bedford cycling ban to remain despite consultation showing most people want it scrapped

Deputy mayor accused of ignoring evidence after recommending council keep PSPO in place for three more years

Thu, Feb 24, 2022 19:41

Cyclist riding through pedestrian area – image via Graeme Paterson on Flickr.jpg

Bedford cyclists protest ‘discriminatory’ town centre bike ban

A decision on whether to extend the controversial ban on cycling in pedestrianised areas will be made by Bedford Borough Council next month

Wed, Feb 09, 2022 12:01

Bedordshire Police stolen bikes recovered

Massive haul of 100+ stolen bikes recovered in Bedford

Police following up report by theft victim of his bike being sold through social media got a surprise when they arrived at vendor's address

Thu, Jul 16, 2020 13:06

Bedford High Street (via Google Street View).PNG

Wider pavements for pedestrians in Bedford are putting cylists at risk, says campaigner

Councillor responds by saying it's impossible to have safe space for cyclists and pedestrians on High Street

Fri, Jul 03, 2020 08:39

Bedford cycling ban extended for another three years

Controversial PSPO is being enforced ever more vigorously by private contractor

Fri, Aug 02, 2019 16:06

Jeremy Vine offers to pay £75 fine of woman booked for cycling in Bedford town centre

Cyclist fell victim to town’s controversial Public Space Protection Order

Sat, Jul 27, 2019 16:12