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AB Autos and proposed development site (Google Maps)

Bicycle storage at new flats could push car salesman to legal action over dispute it would “block access”, as development to offer no car parking but residents to receive bike shop discount instead

The owner of AB Autos has claimed the bike and bin shed would make it "extremely difficult" for customers to visit his business and threatened to seek an "injunction through the courts" if it goes ahead

Thu, Apr 18, 2024 11:01

“Enough is enough”: Campaigners call on housing developers to reopen community cycling path after a 6-month closure turns into 3 years

The developers have said the route will reopen in August 2025, taking the total period that it’s been closed to almost four and a half years.

Thu, Mar 28, 2024 18:15

“It’s Balamory in road form”: Confused motorists brand proposed cycle lane layout a “dangerously chaotic mess”

The planned year-long revamp includes the installation of “more resilient” bollards to better protect a bike lane local cyclists say has been rendered “pointless” by motorists constantly parking in it

Wed, Jan 17, 2024 18:49

“More resilient” bollards planned for cycle lane made “completely pointless” by drivers parking in it

Despite a multi-storey car park being as close as 20 metres away from the cycle lane at one section, local riders reported the infrastructure is blocked by parked vehicles "all day, every day"

Tue, Jan 09, 2024 11:21

Crowdfunder set up to save bike shop from closure after Christmas Day burglary

More than £5,000 has been raised by well-wishers after 10 bikes were stolen in Bikemaker break-in

Fri, Dec 29, 2023 12:10

Bristol Remembrance Sunday bike removal warning

Police force tells cyclists to remove bikes ahead of Remembrance Sunday

The force warned that locks will be cut and bikes removed from area where commemorative events are being held this weekend

Fri, Nov 10, 2023 12:39

Help refurbish Ashton Court’s Nova trail with Ride Bristol

Give back into one of Bristol's favourite mountain bike trails

Fri, Nov 03, 2023 11:10

“Consider taking different routes home”: Police warning to cyclists that thieves following riders to steal bikes later

Police advised cyclists to "check to see if you are being followed" and change routes regularly

Thu, Oct 26, 2023 11:50

Rishi Sunak is “on the side” of drivers – What happened to Britain’s “golden age for cycling”? Plus THAT cargo bike parking row on the road.cc Podcast

We discuss what the Prime Minister’s pro-car agenda could mean for active travel in the UK, while a Bristol family ask why their cargo bike is deemed by the council to be less important than a car parking space…

Thu, Aug 03, 2023 15:59

“The road is yours only if you own a car?”: Cyclist couple challenge council after being asked to remove DIY bike parking space from outside home

The cyclists pointed out that if it was a car they could “leave it without ever moving it”, however Bristol City Council is threatening enforcement despite positive reactions from neighbours

Wed, Jul 12, 2023 16:59