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Why do cycle lanes get so much stick online?

Researchers from Cardiff University analysed 36,000 social media posts for a new study exploring public discourse about cycling infrastructure

Tue, Jan 20, 2026 11:14

Video of cyclists using Dublin Clontarf to City Centre cycle lane

Dublin cycle lane “like Amsterdam” due to “amazing” number of cyclists, politician says – on same route where council was accused of hiring actors on bikes for ‘staged’ video

“It really proves the build it and they will come theory,” a Green Party councillor said, after handing out 400 bike lights in under an hour along the protected route

Fri, Jan 16, 2026 14:36

“Motorists don’t pay for roads any more than anybody else”: Council shuts down backlash to 20mph speed limit to “support new cycling route” + more on the live blog

By lunchtime you'll be closer to the weekend than the start of the week, so join Dan Alexander in the live blog procrastination station as he distracts you with another eclectic mix of news, views, reaction, silliness and more

Wed, Jan 14, 2026 08:41

Fuming politicians claim “ridiculous” new cycle lane scheme is “crackpot stuff”, but council encourages residents to “ditch the car for some shorter journeys”

Proposal for active travel infrastructure has sparked row over cycling data, as local authority insists scheme will make area "healthier and safer"

Tue, Jan 13, 2026 14:45

“Unfortunately what many people don’t understand is that when cycle lanes are built we don’t just get cycle lanes”; Is Dan Martin cycling’s fastest runner?; Wout van Aert has surgery on fractured ankle; More cyclocross crash chaos + more on the live blog

2026, eh? It's another chilly one out there so stay warm by the road.cc live blog fire as Dan Alexander gets you through Monday

Mon, Jan 05, 2026 08:38

Reform-led council and local students opens new Station Link cycle route in Corby

From the party that brought you ‘cycle lanes are a waste of money’: Reform UK council hails “excellent” new bike path, celebrating “safer and greener environment for everyone”

“The area is helping to foster healthier lifestyle choices in more accessible pathways for walking and cycling,” a Reform planning chief said after the new cycle lane was opened – despite some residents complaining about traffic disruption

Fri, Dec 12, 2025 12:25

Ambulance car driver in London using cycle lane

Majority of new cycle lane projects “maintained or enhanced” ambulance accessibility in city, new report from Irish council finds

The designs “effectively facilitated the movement of emergency vehicles by ensuring adequate carriageway widths and junction radii” while also enhancing pedestrian and cyclist safety, Limerick City Council said

Sun, Nov 30, 2025 18:30

“North Korean style” cycle lane project that locals say has “no purpose” blamed for more than 40 incidents

Residents are also concerned by a proposed increase in the speed limit and the lack of street lighting along the R488

Wed, Nov 26, 2025 12:07

“It’s like a motorway”: Furious residents blame bike lane for speeding drivers using their road as cut-through, as former councillor claims “people can’t get off their drives”

Former councillor claims new cycle lane means "we've got disabled people who can't get out of their houses", while residents have blamed the cycling route for speeding drivers causing damage and risking collisions outside a nursery

Tue, Nov 18, 2025 15:26

Woolwich Common trees at heart of cycle lane dispute

“Not real environmental protection”: Major new cycle lane halted after plan to cut down 50 trees and replace them nearby labelled “greenwashing”

Cycling campaigners have joined the 500 objections to the scheme, arguing there are better alternatives, while the proposal to replace the felled trees nearby has been heavily criticised

Mon, Nov 17, 2025 12:12