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“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

Student cycling to school knocked off bike after being hit by parent driving a car, suffers minor injuries

The headteacher has urged parents to avoid driving and dropping children in front of the school after the “shocking” incident

Mon, Jun 26, 2023 17:52

Cyclists take over Bristol for “mind-blowing” Drum & Bass on the Bike ride

Hundreds of riders, including the city's former mayor, followed DJ Dom Whiting on the latest of his mobile raves

Mon, Apr 03, 2023 16:15

“There’s a car park 20 metres away”: Cyclists slam cycle lane parking putting riders in danger

Locals say motorists park their vehicles in the bike lane "all day, every day"

Tue, Mar 14, 2023 12:34