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“Shared provision does not work for pedestrians or cyclists”: Plans for 126-metre bike path could lead to conflict, campaigners warn – but council admits “this is as good as we can do”

Councillors say the scheme, which will install a new shared-use path and toucan crossings in Kidlington, “could be better” but has been limited due to funding and land constraints

Thu, May 28, 2026 13:17
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Bizarre cycle path barrier installed in Taunton

“This seems so dangerous”: Bumbling council contractors install barrier in middle of cycle path

Barrier has now been removed after exasperated locals ridiculed the "stupid" addition

Fri, Aug 29, 2025 15:49
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Forres cycle path, Findhorn Road, Sueno’s Stone

“Flying” cyclists riding “full tilt” into cars spark calls for barriers on bike path – but campaigners say road should be narrowed to slow down drivers instead

After residents reported a series of near misses at junctions along a popular bike route, arguing it is “only a matter of time” before a serious crash, the council says it plans to adjust the layout of the cycle path

Mon, Jun 30, 2025 11:25
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Gates locked at entrance to Gowerton Station bike path

Cyclists furious as “completed” bike path blocked by locked gate after opening delayed by two months – forcing them onto busy “unsafe” road with narrow tunnel

The council says the delays stem from difficulties securing specialist contractors to install CCTV and lighting on the path, but local cyclists say: “The tarmac is finished and set – we’re just waiting for it now”

Fri, Jun 27, 2025 13:21
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SmartTag forensic spray

Police force trials use of ‘forensic spray’ to identify anti-social bike riders

Dorset Police says the new 'SmartTag' spray is currently being used to "support officers with dedicated operations to tackle anti-social behaviour on motorbikes, e-bikes and quadbikes"

Mon, May 05, 2025 10:45
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Junction of Lymington Road and Brookley Road in Brockenhurst where cycle by-pass has since been installed (via StreetView).jpg

Hampshire County Council forced to review bike lane that put cyclists ‘on collision course’ with parked cars

Resident says project was funded by money originally earmarked for public bike share scheme

Wed, May 18, 2016 16:36
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Sustrans forced to bring in bailiffs to clear cycle path after travellers set up camp and block route

Travellers and 12 caravans break onto cycle path set up camp in Flintshire

Sun, Apr 26, 2015 10:05
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Jeremy Clarkson tweets about a point-maker

Seven days in cycling: Your weekly catch up service of the week’s big news stories on road.cc

This week's slice of cycling life features light, dark, Jeremy Clarkson, a seven week erection, and more

Sun, Jan 19, 2014 11:56
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