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Cycle lane plans branded dangerous due to “cars reversing into road” from driveways – but council simply tells drivers to be “on the lookout for cyclists and pedestrians”

“I have had several residents contact me about it saying that they think it’s awful and you don’t normally get that,” one councillor said

Fri, Mar 27, 2026 12:18

Cyclists in London talking in cycle lane

“Confidence is key to getting more people cycling”: Build more safe bike lanes to reduce congestion and public transport pressure, hire bike chief urges

"If we get it right, micromobility can reduce pressure on public transport, cut congestion and give millions more people a flexible, affordable way to move around"

Tue, Mar 24, 2026 17:36

Political row erupts over Edinburgh cycling levels amid claims of cover up and cycle lanes “just not working”, but council insists active travel picture remains positive

Council accused of cherry-picking positive data from recent cycling report, which rival politicians branded "a glossy booklet saying how wonderful it all is, but it isn’t wonderful at all"

Tue, Mar 24, 2026 13:13

London cycle lane Cycleway 4 (image via Transport for London)

“Bold” bike lanes and ultra-low emission zones help London slash air pollution by over 20% since 2010, new report finds – as capital aims to double cycle network and deliver “greener, safer streets”

London is among 19 cities around the world to have achieved “remarkable reductions” in air pollution over the last 15 years, analysis by Breathe Cities has revealed

Fri, Mar 13, 2026 12:22

“Three miles in a car is naff all”: Angry locals claim bike path works have “escalated” round trips… by minutes; Vingegaard “banging head against wall” on safety; Is cycling “relentlessly promoted”?; Tirreno thriller; Ineos win TTT + more on the live blog

Where did the sun go? As Ryan Mallon laments spring’s sudden disappearance, at least there’s plenty of bike racing on the TV to keep him busy. And the Tuesday live blog too, of course…

Tue, Mar 10, 2026 09:29

Manchester Evening News’ coverage of Oldham Road cycle lane plans

Manchester Evening News accused of stoking anti-cycling sentiment after “incorrectly” claiming new bike lane set to be “ripped up again”

Local cycling campaigners have criticised the MEN’s reporting on the latest instalment of Oldham Road’s “insane saga”, pointing out that the cycle lane will remain in place – and is simply being painted green

Fri, Mar 06, 2026 13:13

South City Way cycle lane, Victoria Road, Glasgow

Cyclists outnumbering drivers at rush hour on busy Glasgow road, as campaigners hail “colossal” impact of safe cycle lanes

Cyclists account for over 16 per cent of all journeys on Victoria Road in the south of Glasgow, according to a traffic survey conducted by Cycling Scotland, who say the figures “wouldn’t look out of place in the Netherlands”

Fri, Feb 20, 2026 15:47

Girmay and Tesfatsion 2022 Giro d’Italia

“We’re here to ride bikes, not to be politicians”: Biniam Girmay “doesn’t care” about NSN Cycling’s history as Israeli team; “This isn’t a war on motorists”; Could Winter Olympics star switch to cycling?; Rapha’s RideLondon idea + more on the live blog

It's Wednesday live blog time, Dan Alexander stepping in for the middle of the week round-up of all the news, views, reaction, opinion and silliness from the world of cycling today

Wed, Feb 11, 2026 08:53

“Prioritising vehicle speed over road safety”: Frustration over plans to remove major cycle lane, just four months after council claimed it was committed to making active travel “safer and easier”

Campaigners accuse local authority of viewing high street as "an inconvenience to be bypassed rather than a destination for the local community"

Tue, Feb 03, 2026 12:51

“I blindly get on the bike every time and just hope I get home alive”: Mayor says “car-centric” cycle lane cuts are impeding road safety plans and putting cyclists in danger

“People want to cycle, even though they know they are taking their lives in their hands,” Drogheda mayor Michelle Hall said, claiming the Irish government’s active travel funding cuts are “not going to get people out of cars”

Thu, Jan 29, 2026 11:56