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New cycle lane, planters, benches on West Blackhall Street, Greenock

Calls for “failed” bike lane to be scrapped and replaced with car parking – because it’s always blocked by drivers

Local councillors have called for the infrastructure to be ripped out immediately following claims it is “underutilised” by cyclists and “frequently misused by cars and vans as a parking space”

Tue, May 19, 2026 16:15

“Let’s leave the road to drivers,” says council’s climate and transport chief – as “white elephant” cycle lane shortened to introduce “expanded capacity for vehicles”

The cycle lane has previously been subject to media criticism for narrowing the road for vehicles

Wed, May 13, 2026 18:36

Rupert Lowe MP next to cycle lane in Gorleston, Norfolk – May 2026

“I declare bicyclists a very rare breed here”: Restore Britain MP Rupert Lowe slams council for installing “very rarely used” cycle lane in his constituency

The party's sole MP returned to the scene of a £500,000 active travel scheme in Gorleston-on-Sea to accuse Norfolk County Council of "central planning lunacy"

Tue, May 05, 2026 17:24

Cyclist counts parked vehicles blocking bike lane

“The ‘cycle lane’ people keep talking about”: Cyclist fed up with ‘use the bike lane’ comments counts how many parked vehicles are blocking it; “We will keep improving”: Rouvy CEO on being bought by Zwift + more on the live blog

It's another sunny Thursday with Dan Alexander on the live blog, your one-stop procrastination station taking you one step closer to the weekend with all the goings on from the cycling world today

Thu, Apr 30, 2026 08:49

Protective wands installed on “abused” cycle lane notorious for parked cars after “strong support” from locals – but some claim they’ll make the road “more dangerous”

“The addition of wands on the westbound carriageway of Christchurch Road should improve safety and reduce unnecessary illegal parking,” one resident said

Thu, Apr 16, 2026 18:20

Cycle lane plans branded dangerous due to “cars reversing into road” from driveways – but council simply tells drivers to be “on the lookout for cyclists and pedestrians”

“I have had several residents contact me about it saying that they think it’s awful and you don’t normally get that,” one councillor said

Fri, Mar 27, 2026 12:18

CyclingMikey’s bike ran over by driver ignoring no entry sign

Jasper Philipsen survives last-minute on-the-fly shoe switch to sprint to victory; Prince William joins Greg James on the Comic Relief tandem; Pidcock wins; Bike lane moaning; The end of bike shed planning sagas? + more on the live blog

Enjoying the sun? Dan Alexander will be bringing you all your live blog updates this Wednesday, mainly while wondering if the factor 50 is needed this afternoon (yes, he might be getting ahead of himself)

Wed, Mar 18, 2026 09:01

“Half of UK cyclists admit to not wearing a helmet due to worries like bad hair”… Halfords claims; Bizarre meltdown over cyclist not using bike lane… even though it’s still being built; Wins for MvdP and Vingegaard + more on the live blog

After the live blog took a day off while we all ate pizzas in Bath yesterday, it's back in its usual slot this Thursday, Dan Alexander manning the keyboard for all your updates

Thu, Mar 12, 2026 09:05

“It feels like little shards of broken glass”: 13-year-old girl injured on new cycle lane surface, as council faces safety questions

The family believe that the loose surface of the cycle lane caused the teenager to fall off her scooter, in an incident described as “every mother’s nightmare”

Mon, Mar 02, 2026 13:11

“I immediately felt like my teeth were gone”: Pro cyclist loses front teeth in cobbles crash; “You asked, we did”: Police celebrate £50 fine for driver “boldly using cycle lane as pretend VIP car parking”; Pothole pain + more on the live blog

Dan Alexander is still recovering from finding out it's now March, but will be enjoying the rare sunshine on the Monday live blog

Mon, Mar 02, 2026 09:05