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Belfast cycle lane (Department for Infrastructure) 2

Are “box-ticking” painted bike lanes “more trouble than they’re worth”? Cyclists slam “useless white lines sprayed onto road”; Pogi-Roubaix? Tadej Pogačar teases Hell of the North debut with Arenberg training clip; Bernal’s back + more on the live blog

It’s Monday, and with the American sporting snoozefest over for another year (yes, I watch the first five hours of Milan-Sanremo, what’s your point?), Ryan Mallon’s back for another week of cycling news and views on the live blog

Mon, Feb 10, 2025 10:18
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Cycle lane parking

“Please be sound and don’t block cycle lanes,” council politely asks drivers… only to be met with barrage of “whataboutery” and anti-cycling comments; London thief vs angle grinder-proof lock = bike stripped of everything + more on the live blog

It's Friday and the weekend is almost in sight... Dan Alexander has one more live blog for you first and will be rounding up all the cycling news, reaction and more

Fri, Feb 07, 2025 09:19
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“Paint is not protection, here’s why”: Damage to Edinburgh cycle lane (FixMyStreet)

“Paint is not protection, here’s why”: Damage to cycle lane sparks calls for properly protected cycling routes

Questions asked as Edinburgh cycle lane left severely damaged by "something large and heavy", raising safety concerns with the cyclists who use it and calls for "properly segregated lanes" — as under-fire council insists safety remains a "key priority"

Wed, Feb 05, 2025 17:15
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Cycle lane plans, Whitehaven

School headteacher backs “very exciting” cycle lane to keep children safe… but councillors claim “barking mad” scheme will “shrink” space for cars

While primary school hopes new bike lane could encourage more children to safely cycle in, local politicians have expressed concerns the road will be narrowed and traffic slowed

Wed, Feb 05, 2025 11:54
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Birkenhead to Liscard active travel plans

Cycling “misinformation” blamed for “aggressive, vocal minority” opposing major cycle lane plans, as Tory councillor accused of spreading rumours to alarm residents about “cycle chaos”

Plan for 28 new cycle lanes being undermined by falsehoods that have been "repeatedly pushed for years", councillor suggests in call to listen to "silent majority" over outspoken "naysayers"

Tue, Feb 04, 2025 16:28
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Cyclist’s traffic photo sparks debate about “future of cities”

“Eight people on bicycles occupy the space for one modern car”: Cyclist’s traffic photo sparks debate about “future of cities” and “efficiency” of cycle lanes + more on the live blog

Dan Alexander is on live blog duty this Thursday, bringing you your usual round-up of all the news, reaction, silliness and more from the world of cycling today

Thu, Jan 16, 2025 09:06
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Evesham Road cycle lane project (Google Maps/Gloucestershire County Council)

“It’s a safety issue”: New cycle lane blocks driveways and kerbs are “too high”, residents claim… but council insists “ample visibility” and tells drivers “to be suitably careful of all road users when accessing their property”

Council defends major cycle lane project amid comments from some locals, although other residents suggested those complaining about tight turning angles need to "take some driving lessons"

Mon, Jan 06, 2025 12:36
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Lezyne 18k gold-plated floor pump

“Not everyone has the option to drive”: Council addresses backlash over controversial cycle lane projects, including row over ‘driveway-blocking wands’ and ‘Britain’s biggest bike lane’

Disgruntled residents launch petition and claim "lives are being severely and adversely impacted" by "construction of extremely expensive and obviously under-utilised cycle paths", but under-fire council insists road changes benefit everyone

Tue, Dec 31, 2024 12:46
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Chris Boardman (Active Travel England)

“Very politically noisy”: Chris Boardman calls out anti-cycling media coverage, believes “very consistent, non-evidence-based, negative narrative” is slowing progress

Active Travel Commissioner says public health gains held back by sections of the media's coverage, which stops "people wanting to put their heads up and do difficult things"

Tue, Dec 31, 2024 10:34
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Controversial cycle lanes

These controversial cycle lanes caused uproar — but what actually happened once infrastructure was installed?

From success stories and safer roads to further protests and councils backtracking, here's what happened with some of Britain's most controversial cycling projects

Fri, Dec 27, 2024 15:45
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