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Driver takes photo of cyclist not using adjacent cycle lane, Staverton

“Cycle paths aren’t for every journey”: Phone driver blasts cyclist for riding on road instead of “million-pound bike lane” deemed “useless”; Reform’s Lee Anderson vs “flashers on bikes”; Does the Tour de France care about nature? + more on the live blog

It’s Tuesday, the sun’s out (at least where I am), and Ryan Mallon’s back for a lovely, crisp day of cycling news, views, and nonsense on the live blog

Tue, Nov 25, 2025 09:58
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Canal towpath near Queen Elizabeth Field in Stroud

Teenager stabbed and threatened with plastic handgun during bike robbery attempt on canal towpath

Gloucestershire Police hunt for boy aged between 12 and 14 who demanded cyclist hand over his bike before stabbing the victim in the leg as he tried to cycle away

Tue, Sep 02, 2025 09:23
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Alleged Cotswolds assault

Driver followed home by cyclists and grabbed by the throat following argument, police investigating Cotswolds assault say

Police have released little information about the "disagreement" that preceded the incident, but said the driver was left with grazes to his arm and marks to his throat

Mon, Aug 04, 2025 09:44
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Close pass operation

“A massive opportunity to make roads safer”: Police reveal councils don’t currently have access to close pass data, as cyclist urges forces and local authorities to work together

Do local authorities need access to police data on close passes and other roads incidents to protect cyclists and plan effective infrastructure?

Mon, Mar 24, 2025 17:05
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Evesham Road cycle lane project (Google Maps/Gloucestershire County Council)

“It’s a safety issue”: New cycle lane blocks driveways and kerbs are “too high”, residents claim… but council insists “ample visibility” and tells drivers “to be suitably careful of all road users when accessing their property”

Council defends major cycle lane project amid comments from some locals, although other residents suggested those complaining about tight turning angles need to "take some driving lessons"

Mon, Jan 06, 2025 12:36
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Police car close passing cyclist in Gloucestershire (Twitter: @NerdCyclist)

“An error in judgement”: Police apologise for “dangerous” high speed close pass on cyclist during emergency response, which “dropped below standards expected”

“The officer has agreed to learn from this situation and be more careful when approaching and passing cyclists,” the police said following the incident, which also saw an oncoming motorist fail to slow down or move aside for the officer

Thu, Aug 22, 2024 13:59
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Police car close passing cyclist in Gloucestershire

Cyclist criticises police car driver for “dangerous manoeuvre” while passing due to oncoming driver not moving aside or slowing down

The cyclist said he didn’t have time to unclip and come to a full stop, thus feeling a bow wave from the pass, but the oncoming driver didn’t pull aside despite the police car’s emergency lights being turned on

Sat, Jul 20, 2024 16:44
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Alveston Hill cycleway proposal

“Who the hell is going up there on a daily basis, unless they happen to be Chris Froome?”: Councillor slams hilly cycle path plan and claims those who do use it will be “flying up and down” using it as “racetrack”

The new route has been approved by the council who stressed it will provide "a safe, comfortable and attractive alternative" to a busy, narrow road nearby — however one outspoken local claimed "security" and "anti-social behaviour" are a "major concern"

Fri, Jul 12, 2024 16:44
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B4063 project (Gloucestershire County Council/Google Maps)

Council that rubbished “completely untrue” claims about controversial cycle lane being too wide set to begin work on next section

The local authority blamed "unfounded social media speculation" for rumours the route might need to be dug up again to make the road wider, with works on the next section of the ambitious project now set to begin

Wed, Jan 31, 2024 12:26
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Pothole warning on town sign in Wotton-Under-Edge, Gloucestershire (Rachel, Twitter

Tour of Britain insists “no issues” with potholes on stage route after councillor slams “dangerous” roads

Liberal Democrat councillor Paul Hodgkinson had called out "dreadful, dangerous" defects on nearby roads, but the race's organiser says the route to be taken by the pros on stage seven is safe

Mon, Aug 21, 2023 13:27
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