Cycle lane

Plans to build cycle lane in town “hostile to anyone outside of a car” have been scrapped

According to the MP, cycle lane plans would put “economic vitality” of the town “at serious risk” due to the loss of six car parking spaces

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Why do cycle lanes get so much stick online?

Researchers from Cardiff University analysed 36,000 social media posts for a new study exploring public discourse about cycling infrastructure

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“Disgusting behaviour”: Cyclists narrowly avoid major crash with motorbikes racing past; “Town Hall cycling ultras at it again”: residents upset as pavement removed for cycle lane; British one-two in Tour Down Under prologue + more on the live blog

Callum is here, baffled by the funky looking Aussie bikes, and keeping you posted on all things banal and mildly interesting on two wheels

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Plans for Europe’s longest cycle tunnel take step forward in Wales

Campaigners have been granted permission to excavate a tunnel entrance to allow maintenance work to take place

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Dublin cycle lane “like Amsterdam” due to “amazing” number of cyclists, politician says – on same route where council was accused of hiring actors on bikes for ‘staged’ video

“It really proves the build it and they will come theory,” a Green Party councillor said, after handing out 400 bike lights in under an hour along the protected route

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“Motorists don’t pay for roads any more than anybody else”: Council shuts down backlash to 20mph speed limit to “support new cycling route” + more on the live blog

By lunchtime you'll be closer to the weekend than the start of the week, so join Dan Alexander in the live blog procrastination station as he distracts you with another eclectic mix of news, views, reaction, silliness and more

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Fuming politicians claim “ridiculous” new cycle lane scheme is “crackpot stuff”, but council encourages residents to “ditch the car for some shorter journeys”

Proposal for active travel infrastructure has sparked row over cycling data, as local authority insists scheme will make area "healthier and safer"

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Cyclists raise safety concerns after slips and near misses on new cycle lane

The council has urged cyclists using the route to take extra care during bad weather

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Wheelchairs and mobility scooters could be allowed in cycle lanes under new government proposals

The three month consultation is also gauging proposals that would legalise privately-owned e-scooters in public spaces

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“Unfortunately what many people don’t understand is that when cycle lanes are built we don’t just get cycle lanes”; Is Dan Martin cycling’s fastest runner?; Wout van Aert has surgery on fractured ankle; More cyclocross crash chaos + more on the live blog

2026, eh? It's another chilly one out there so stay warm by the road.cc live blog fire as Dan Alexander gets you through Monday

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