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Cyclists riding wrong way around Exeter roundabout, ex-Reform councillor claims

Children cycling “wrong way around roundabout” latest target of ex-Reform councillor who claimed cyclists should give way to cars – but critics argue he’s delayed safety scheme; Regent’s Park bike jam splits opinion; Cyclist v Tank + more on the live blog

It’s Wednesday and Ryan Mallon’s back from the Côte d'Azur to keep you up-to-speed with the latest cycling news on the live blog, as all you solar eclipse fans dig out your colanders and pinhole projectors ahead of tonight’s big event

Wed, Aug 12, 2026 10:55
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Ex-Reform councillor drives into Pinbrook Road cycle lane as cyclist crosses

Cycle path “creating a constant stream of arguments between drivers and cyclists” should be altered “so cyclists give way to vehicles”, demands councillor expelled from Reform UK

The section of cycle path in Exeter should have give way markings on it so cyclists must give way to traffic turning into the side road from the main carriageway, according to Councillor Ed Hill

Mon, Aug 10, 2026 16:28
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Dryden Road closure, Exeter

“A line in the sand”: Cycling club joins campaign to keep controversial LTN closed to drivers, warning ‘reopening’ will lead to scrapping of other active travel schemes

The suggestion active travel funds could be used to reopen a ‘cycling only’ road closed to motorists since the pandemic was last week branded a "disgrace" by campaigners

Tue, Mar 17, 2026 08:35
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Dryden Road closure, Exeter

“Sacrificing safety for drivers’ benefit”: Plan to reopen ‘cycling only’ road to motorists using active travel funds branded a “disgrace” – as council dismisses protected bike lanes as “impractical, costly, and unviable”

A public consultation on the scheme was paused and then restarted this week after councillors called for clarification on the plans, which could see motorists allowed to drive on the road’s painted cycle lanes

Fri, Mar 06, 2026 20:46
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Dryden Road closure, Exeter

‘Cycling only’ road closed to drivers since the pandemic faces pressure to reopen, but council hopeful “safe, accessible and attractive cycling routes” still possible

Council insists any change will look to deliver on "supporting safe, accessible and attractive walking and cycling routes"

Tue, Mar 03, 2026 13:04
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Human bollards Exeter

“We can’t wait for some horrible accident outside the school before we do anything”: No funding for safety schemes at school where driver hit child on bike, as council vows to “deal with fallout” from scrapping of controversial LTN

One councillor claimed that since the Active Streets scheme was scrapped, locals have regressed to “bad habits”, including “cycling on pavements” and “parking on zig-zag lines outside schools”

Fri, Feb 07, 2025 15:58
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Harry Lock – image and screenshot via Devon and Cornwall Police

Police “appalled” by sentence of driver who ran red light and killed cyclist as he inhaled laughing gas

An active travel campaigner attending the sentencing of Harry Lock, who killed mother-of-three Maria Perez-Gonzalez in Exeter last year, has hit out at the "perverse" sentence and called for Lock to be banned from driving for life

Sat, Jun 15, 2024 13:35
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Heavitree and Whipton Active Streets trial, Exeter (Heavitree and Whipton Liveable Neighbourhood Group)

Cyclists urge councillors to “take control” and stand by their active travel commitments after report recommends scrapping of divisive low traffic neighbourhood “as soon as possible”

“The inconvenience of some drivers should not override the benefits available from building active lives and reducing road danger and carbon pollution”

Thu, May 30, 2024 15:53
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Human bollards Exeter (@ExeterCycling/Twitter)

“Entitled motorists will stop at virtually nothing to drive where they want”: My week as a human bollard in one of Britain’s most controversial LTNs

While acting as ‘human bollards’ at a barely enforced Exeter bus gate, cycling campaigners faced a week of abuse, dangerous driving, aggression, intimidation, and online trolling. But activist Caspar Hughes says the tide may be turning

Fri, Mar 15, 2024 19:39
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Exeter cycle lane (Devon County Council)

“At the end of the year we’ll have a fantastic bit of road”: Councillor cools criticism of “utter waste of time and money” cycle lane “making it impossible for motorists to move around freely”

The £1.7 million scheme has come in for criticism from a Conservative councillor and some outspoken locals, the one-year construction length causing frustration

Thu, Mar 14, 2024 18:08
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