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Thornaby cycle lane plans

Police oppose new cycle lane amid fears of “a highway for illegal e-bikes on drug runs” – but council insists area will be safer and avoid “mania” of local roads

Despite the police’s objections the proposed cycleway was approved by councillors, who say measures will be put in place to “reduce opportunities for anti-social behaviour”

Mon, Sep 14, 2026 18:43
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Broom Road cycleway works, Rotherham

Thousands sign petition to “rebalance” active travel schemes away from cycle lanes and focus on safety of “those who must rely on cars” instead; Robot Wars, Bike Edition: Fuming cyclist flings delivery bot into hedge; Vuelta battle + more on the live blog

It’s Friday, the weekend is fast approaching, and your resident live blogger Ryan is, unfortunately, feeling a bit under the weather. But he’s still going to try his best to keep you up-to-speed with all the latest cycling news… after he coughs over it first

Fri, Sep 11, 2026 10:37
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Bridge over Devil’s Water, Dilston 3

Replacing driving lane with bike path will “historically destroy” Roman hamlet and turn it into “road traffic bottleneck”, locals claim – but cyclists point out “the Romans didn’t have cars”

“We’re going to turn a free flow of movement into a stop, start, stop, start. It’s going to cause havoc, pollution, and disturbance,” one local campaigner argued

Wed, Sep 09, 2026 14:58
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Dyke Rd Bike lane narrow

“Impressively dumb” narrow cycle lane criticised as “box ticking exercise” after repainted lane barely covers double yellow lines; Steep gravel climb awaits Vuelta peloton + more on the live blog

After a mini escape to the continent, Callum has returned to the live blog... because the allure of narrow cycle lanes was just too damn compelling.

Thu, Aug 27, 2026 09:47
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Millburn Road Inverness former cycle lane

“About time cyclists started to take responsibility for their actions again”: “Ridiculous” cycle lane shortened leaving cyclists stranded; “I am now 10g lighter”: Pro loses part of thumb in crash; Mountain ambush at the Tour? + more on the live blog

After two days toasting and then recovering from the demise of his formal education, Callum has returned just in time for a metaphorical trip to the German bit of France

Fri, Jul 17, 2026 10:10
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Cycle Divider

“I could have been killed”: London cyclist who broke jaw and both elbows after hitting ‘invisible’ plastic cycle lane divider sues council

Greg Simmons suffered the horrific injuries after being 'catapulted' from his bike - Enfield Council is refusing to pay up, claiming that the divider was not defective

Thu, Jul 16, 2026 16:37
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Cyclist in London with pedestrians in foreground

Pedestrians told to “leave cycle paths free for cyclists” after ‘distracted’ walkers cause two crashes in minutes on same bike lane; Tour de France boss slams “dirty” hotel complaints as Van der Poel “angry” at organisers’ chateau + more on the live blog

Apparently, there’s a big football match on tonight? Anyway… Ryan Mallon’s back with some much more important cycling news and views on the Wednesday live blog (unless Harry Kane starts talking about the time he went for a bike ride with Putin)

Wed, Jul 15, 2026 10:27
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North Belfast active travel plans

“Where will all the fun runners park?” Locals slam cycle lane plans due to removal of trees that “survived the Blitz and the Troubles”… as well as loss of Airbnb parking spaces

“What is wrong with cycling on the road? I’ve been doing it for 50 years without issue,” one resident complained

Thu, Jun 25, 2026 12:07
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New cycle lane, planters, benches on West Blackhall Street, Greenock

Calls to rip out “disastrous” cycle lane always blocked by cars rejected – but council proposes extra parking spaces in concession to angry traders

"We have listened to the concerns about the challenges with parking, deliveries and inconsiderate parking on the cycle lane," the council said

Tue, Jun 23, 2026 18:06
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South City Way cycle lane, Victoria Road, Glasgow

Glasgow could lose out on over 200km of cycle lanes as government warned switch to short-term funding a “significant barrier” to meeting climate targets

Despite Glasgow City Council committing to installing around 270km of protected cycle lanes, only 54.4km are expected to be delivered by 2032, following the approval of the scaled-back ‘Connecting Glasgow’ programme

Mon, Jun 22, 2026 17:11
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