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Cyclist secures settlement from Network Rail after dangerous gap at level crossing “catapulted her over the handlebars”

"The front wheel became trapped in between the rubber mats surrounding the railway tracks. Her bicycle came to a quick halt and she was catapulted over the handlebars striking her knees off the bars and causing injury to her face and shoulder"

Fri, Aug 22, 2025 10:44
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Gates locked at entrance to Gowerton Station bike path

Cyclists furious as “completed” bike path blocked by locked gate after opening delayed by two months – forcing them onto busy “unsafe” road with narrow tunnel

The council says the delays stem from difficulties securing specialist contractors to install CCTV and lighting on the path, but local cyclists say: “The tarmac is finished and set – we’re just waiting for it now”

Fri, Jun 27, 2025 13:21
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Botley Road Bridge

Care company turns to bikes to beat railway station roadwork congestion – and gets a pleasant surprise

Turning to two wheels makes it easier for Oxford-based Bellevie Care’s staff to reach patients – and also provides boost to staff recruitment

Wed, Dec 13, 2023 11:34
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Double decker bike racks in Manchester Piccadilly station

“An overly complicated fail”: Station’s double-decker cycle storage slammed as ‘ableist’ and ‘useless’

Manchester Piccadilly’s new bike racks have divided opinion for being less secure and unfriendly for disabled people and pretty much everyone with a non-standard cycle, despite tripling the storage space

Thu, Mar 30, 2023 11:17
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Tagged Bicycles at Bristol Temple Meads (via Network Rail)

Cyclists urged to reclaim bikes left at Bristol Temple Meads ahead of “annual cull”

Network Rail says any abandoned bikes will be donated to charity as part of its bid to ensure adequate cycle storage at the station

Fri, Jan 21, 2022 11:20
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Cyclist on level crossing near Canterbury (via Network Rail).PNG

Video: Level crossing cyclist almost hit by 80mph train in Kent

Network Rail says there has been a "small but concerning rise in such incidents in recent months"

Tue, Oct 13, 2020 16:42
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Rail-Cycle Integration (picture credit Stagecoach Group)

One in five Brits say they would consider commuting by bike, finds survey

News comes as Cycling UK and Network Rail launch partnership to help new cyclists overcome barriers to getting in the saddle

Tue, Aug 04, 2020 13:57
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Cyclist trapped inside level crossing explains what happened

Blames tiredness, dyspraxia and poor brakes

Sat, Oct 21, 2017 11:01
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Video: Cyclist gets caught behind level crossing barriers in West Sussex

Network Rail warn all road users to pay attention to lights and barriers

Sat, Oct 07, 2017 11:27
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Diamond Jubilee Bridge impression (via One World Design).jpg

Planned cycling and walking bridge across Thames in London would be accessed by stairs and lift, not ramps

Diamond Jubilee Bridge would span river from Battersea to Chelsea Harbour

Wed, Aug 23, 2017 12:09
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