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Plans for new station bike hub approved… that cyclists might not be able to use for years due to dangerously “meagre” cycle path – but councillors call for car lane to be closed to allow access

The three-story cycle hub could be mothballed, the council says, due to safety concerns about cyclists using a narrow shared path, while others have criticised plans to charge commuters for storing their bikes

Fri, Nov 07, 2025 13:55

Physical separation between cyclists, pedestrians and motorists key to safer streets, research shows

The study also found that bad behaviour is the biggest contributing factor towards streets hostile to walking and wheeling

Wed, Oct 22, 2025 10:33

Bristol ranked eighth best city in Europe for child-friendly cycling – but UK “lags behind” due to unprotected bike lanes and “lack of political ambition”, researchers say

The Clean Cities Campaign report praised Bristol’s plethora of 20mph roads, describing the city as a European “leader” for safe speeds, while London topped the ranking for school streets

Thu, May 15, 2025 12:47

Bristol’s “invisible” bike lanes to be painted red to reduce conflict with pedestrians – but cyclists warn “lipstick on a pig” approach will not make “disjointed” infrastructure safer

During the trial, Bristol City Council says it will measure “unintentional” use of cycleways by pedestrians, as well as the number of near misses

Fri, May 09, 2025 13:59

Upper Maudlin Street cycle railing, Bristol main

“More money p***ed up the wall”: Drivers fume at Bristol’s new ‘leaning support rail’ for cyclists to rest at top of steep city streets

Cyclists are also unsure whether the Copenhagen-inspired footrest on Colston Street is the “future”, with one claiming it is “just a gimmick without better infrastructure”

Fri, Apr 11, 2025 14:48

Parking in bike lane on Upper Maudlin Street, Bristol

Bollards installed on new cycle lane outside hospital after drivers immediately block it

Complaints as new cycling infrastructure outside Bristol Royal Infirmary instantly blocked by parked vehicles

Mon, Mar 31, 2025 16:15

“People on bikes are really just pedestrians”: Cyclists say James May “gets it” as ex-Top Gear host slams “extremist” cycling traffic lights; Peter Sagan goes topless as Ken in Barbie cha-cha; Sarra Hoy: “Illness won’t define us” + more on the live blog

Happy St Patrick’s Day everyone! And to celebrate, your resident Irish live blogger Ryan has kindly given up his day off to keep you up to speed with all the latest cycling news and views. And the occasional Sean Kelly tribute, of course

Mon, Mar 17, 2025 10:02

Plans to funnel pedestrians onto narrow crossing will “make conflict with cyclists worse” on new bike path – but council says it’s reluctant to clamp down on drivers “abusing” yellow boxes and blocking cycle lane

Planters are set to be introduced at a busy Bristol junction to prevent people from walking on the road at a spot where one councillor claims cyclists already “get annoyed” with pedestrians

Thu, Feb 13, 2025 19:27

Three masked moped-riding teenagers arrested after “horrifying” series of attacks on cyclists

Police have identified 13 incidents this month which saw cyclists pushed from their bikes, leaving one with a broken collarbone, while a woman was sexually assaulted by the moped attackers

Thu, Dec 19, 2024 17:13

Mangotsfield Old Railway Station on Bristol and Bath Railway Path – via Matt Buck on Flickr Creative Commons

£1 million upgrade touted for popular cycling path, including CCTV cameras to tackle “wild west” bikejackings that saw cyclists ditch route and feel “safer between buses and cars”

Consultation underway for plans, including widespread CCTV for Bristol & Bath Railway Path, proposals coming just weeks after robber caught by police within 24 hours of council installing a camera at one section

Tue, Dec 17, 2024 15:31