Bristol

Council warned that removing key cycle lane would be “real PR risk” – but pressed ahead anyway

Plans to remove the bike lane on Bristol’s Whiteladies Road – which the council claimed caused flooding – were scrapped in October amid widespread opposition

Wed, Jan 11, 2023 12:48
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Cyclist mugged by machete-wielding masked men in yet another violent bikejacking

The terrifying attack, which left the cyclist with cuts and bruises, comes less than a month after a similar bikejacking attempt on a path in Bristol

Fri, Dec 23, 2022 15:02
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Police warning after attempted bikejacking on Bristol cycle path

Incident happened close to Filton Abbey Wood station

Wed, Dec 21, 2022 19:00
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Labour councillor slams “arrogant” cycling group, claims cyclists are “biggest threat” to pedestrians

Bristol councillor Fabian Breckels has since somewhat backtracked on his comments, saying he has "no issue with responsible cyclists" but "inconsiderate cyclists can pose a real threat to pedestrians"

Tue, Nov 29, 2022 17:31
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Calls for safe infrastructure after Bristol cyclist killed in lorry crash

Fatal collision yesterday happened just one week after council debated safer cycle routes

Thu, Nov 17, 2022 12:50
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“Crazy” plans to scrap key cycle lane – because of flash floods – shelved by council

Bristol City Council has devised a new draft plan to alleviate the risk of flooding on Whiteladies Road, caused by drainage issues, while also retaining the bike lanes

Sat, Oct 15, 2022 19:40
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Road rage van driver who assaulted cyclist, knocking him unconscious, handed suspended sentence

Jack Rawlins, who had a previous caution for attacking a cyclist, chased the man to “teach him a lesson” after clipping him with his wing mirror

Wed, Oct 05, 2022 09:56
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Fatal Bristol flat fire was caused by “homemade electric bike”

Government has been urged to run a public safety campaign on the safe use of e-bike and e-scooter batteries

Tue, Sep 27, 2022 10:56
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Cyclist who spotted her stolen bike outside police station gets Bianchi back… but has ANOTHER bike stolen

Scooter shop manager bought stolen bike from thieves then returned it to owner and refused to accept reward

Thu, Sep 08, 2022 12:13
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Cyclist spots thief with her stolen bike… outside police station — then assaulted during confrontation

"I went to make a report and saw the thief with my Bianchi... in front of the police station. He wouldn't let it go and shoved me": A road.cc reader's bike theft nightmare

Mon, Sep 05, 2022 15:04
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