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London cyclist in traffic (picture copyright Simon MacMichael)

Cyclists want to “control the roads” through lower speed limits, claims driver – who asks: “What right does a cyclist have to tell anyone what to do?” amid call for cycling insurance and number plates; MVDP: “I don’t like the Tour” + more on the live blog

It’s Monday, and after a bitterly cold weekend Ryan Mallon is back to keep you wrapped-up and toasty with all the latest cycling news and views on the first live blog of the week

Mon, Jan 06, 2025 09:33
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Fairmile Road, Christchurch

Pensioner cyclist “punched in face” by lorry driver after dangerous overtake which forced him onto pavement says investigation was dropped because police “are not interested”

The driver eventually turned up to a voluntary police interview, but no officers were available to take a statement at the time, with the investigation later downgraded then ultimately dropped

Thu, Sep 05, 2024 11:04
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Pure Drop pub owner claims cycle lane works hurting business on Wimborne Road East

“It will completely destroy everything”: Pub owner claims controversial cycle lane construction is costing her business “£5,000 a week”, month after bike lane also blamed for “awful” chippy’s demise

The publican says the work on the new cycle lane – which has been the subject of “misinformation” from anti-cycling campaigners – has forced her business into “survival mode”, but the council claims she has “only recently engaged with us”

Thu, Aug 22, 2024 11:07
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Ferndown fish and chip shop

Furious former Ferndown fish fryer fumes at fietsers — chippy owner blames bike lane for takeaway’s demise, despite roadworks ending last year and several negative reviews for “dreadful” food online

While some locals weren't convinced — one reviewer calling the food "the worst fish and chips I have ever had" — the shop's owner claims its demise is all down to bike lane construction stopping people coming in, works the council said ended last year

Wed, Jul 10, 2024 11:59
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Wimborne Road cycle lane, Dorset (Transforming Cities Fund)

Anti-cycling campaigners “spreading misinformation” say councillors, after “factually incorrect and negative” rumours that trees are set to be cut down for new cycle lane quashed

The local authority says all trees will be retained, and an additional tree planted, during the bike lane’s construction

Tue, Jul 09, 2024 16:11
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Poole Park (Facebook/Leave Poole Park Alone)

Motorists to launch legal challenge against “totally undemocratic” decision to close park rat-run to drivers to “appease the cycling brigade”

Councillors voted this week to close an entrance to the heritage-listed park, used by rat-running drivers as a cut-through near Sandbanks, one of the wealthiest neighbourhoods in the country

Mon, May 27, 2024 17:13
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Wimborne Road cycle lane, Dorset (Transforming Cities Fund)

“Waste of money” cycle lane slammed, as some locals call for more space for drivers – “because that’s the majority”

The protected lanes, which are expected to cost £7.9m once completed, were funded by Active Travel England – but residents claim “there are not enough cyclists using them”

Tue, May 07, 2024 12:10
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Poole Park

Park rat-run to remain closed to drivers to promote cycling, following trial made controversial by “vocal minority who drive straight through the park”

The road closure was introduced to prevent rat-running drivers using the heritage listed park in a conservation area as a cut-through near Sandbanks, one of the wealthiest neighbourhoods in the country

Thu, Feb 15, 2024 11:28
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Poole Park

Councillor defends closing park “rat-run” to drivers to promote cycling and address “challenge” of “dominance of the car”

"We don't have an anti-car agenda... there is a challenge on our roads about the dominance of the car... [they're] getting bigger and there's more of them"

Thu, Feb 01, 2024 12:34
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Holly Davies

Drink driver who “ploughed through cyclist” at 60mph before giving police “cock and bull story” jailed for 14 months

Holly Davies was almost double the drink drive limit when she struck doctor Jonathan Bickford last September – before claiming that the damage to her Mercedes was caused by parking on a main road

Wed, Aug 23, 2023 17:46
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