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Bizarre cycle path barrier installed in Taunton

“This seems so dangerous”: Bumbling council contractors install barrier in middle of cycle path

Barrier has now been removed after exasperated locals ridiculed the "stupid" addition

Fri, Aug 29, 2025 15:49

“Just not true”: Council rubbishes anti-cycle lane backlash and urges residents “not to be misled” by online claims

Despite furious locals and opposition politicians claiming an "insane" cycle lane is coming, the council has insisted no plans have been finalised apart from the route being identified as "ideal" for "improvements to enable cyclists to move safely"

Fri, Aug 22, 2025 14:47

Cycling signs (copyright Simon MacMichael)

Owner of territorial dog opposes cycle path claiming disturbance from cyclists will lead to “excessive barking”

The new cycling route, expected to improve access for schoolchildren and shopgoers, also faced objection on the grounds that a van had been parked there for 35 years

Thu, Aug 21, 2025 09:23

“North Korean-style project”: Anti-cycle lane protesters block road and claim new bike path will make route a “death trap” and “obstacle course”

Protest comes after Irish farmers in Kildare said the new cycle lane means the road is too narrow for combine harvesters, while other critics have claimed the 3km cycleway will not be used

Tue, Aug 19, 2025 09:46

Cyclist crashes into bollard after driver turns across his path in Edinburgh cycle lane

Cyclist who crashed into bollard after oblivious driver turned across cycle lane secures compensation – despite police claiming motorist did “nothing wrong”

The driver’s insurers initially claimed that the cyclist crashed because he was speeding and “looking out for potholes” – before the motorist finally admitted that he hadn’t even noticed the rider at all

Fri, Aug 15, 2025 15:49

Disabled cyclist in blocked cycle lane, Dublin

“This is pure gaslighting”: Councillor claims bikes are being treated “like children’s toys” after decision to turn popular bike route into “anti-cycling death trap”

“They are shunted suddenly from the cycle lane with no amenities, no care, no instructions, straight into full motorised traffic and expected just to mingle,” Councillor Monahan said, describing the impact of the council’s decision

Wed, Aug 13, 2025 15:54

Council pays out £85,000 to cyclists and pedestrians injured by crashes and trips caused by “hated” cycle lane

According to recent figures, cyclist injuries have dropped by half on the contentious cycle lane — scheduled to be ripped out at the end of August — since its installation in 2022

Wed, Aug 13, 2025 11:34

“It’s disappointing the PB is worth more than stopping”: Cyclist broke arm when Parkrunner cut into cycle lane and caused crash, two weeks after organisers apologised for runners’ “abusive language” at cyclists and pedestrians

Incident comes a fortnight after organisers of Swansea Bay event apologised after receiving what they described as the worst feedback in its history, including multiple reports of runners directing "abusive language" at cyclists and "barging"

Tue, Aug 12, 2025 13:43

Council settles with cyclist injured in cycle lane crash

Cyclist injured in crash caused by rope tied across cycle lane during roadworks secures settlement with council

Despite lawyers for the cyclist being pleased with the "fair" settlement, they say the "unanswered questions and lack of responsibility from those in charge" is "deeply troubling"

Tue, Aug 12, 2025 08:52

Cyclist injuries dropped by half after “hated” cycle lane installed, but mayor still claims scrapped lane largely used as “bike run” for drug dealers to “get through traffic”

One of Britain’s most controversial cycle lanes is set to be removed at the end of August, though other road safety features, including a 20mph speed limit, road narrowing measures, and no-entry side streets, will remain

Sat, Aug 09, 2025 09:58