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Dibden Purlieu cycle lane

New cycle lane has “ruined village”, made it more dangerous for drivers, and leads to cyclists “nearly taking children off their feet”, angry locals say; “People with penny-farthings need parking too!”; Massive fancy dress helmet + more on the live blog

It may be another grey November Monday, but don’t worry – there’s still plenty of cycling news and nonsense knocking about, and Ryan Mallon’s busy keeping track of it all on the live blog

Mon, Nov 04, 2024 09:47
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New Forest rider and pony (CC licensed by iNew Forest:Flickr)

New Forest chiefs’ anti-cycling attitude akin to apartheid advocates, says local club

The Verderers’ Court’s renewed call for off-route cyclists to be prosecuted has sparked accusations of prejudice and bias from campaign groups

Sat, Nov 05, 2022 18:15
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Longslade Bottom New Forest

“Someone could be killed”: Path users blame speeding cyclists for New Forest danger

A bridge closure means access to one route is via two steep gravel paths — a popular spot for cyclists, walkers and horse riders, something visitors say has caused conflict

Mon, Jul 04, 2022 09:27
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Deer in Bushy Park (copyright Simon MacMichael).JPG

New Forest cyclist hospitalised after crash with three deer

Iain Gee says he had no time to stop after seeing animals’ eyes lit up ahead of him

Sun, Apr 17, 2022 14:21
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Wheel from stolen bike © Simon MacMichael.JPG

Police warning after spate of high-end bike thefts in New Forest

There have been 26 reported thefts in the area of bikes worth between £2,000 and £7,000 since November

Fri, Feb 11, 2022 18:19
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New Forest

Conservationists blame “anti-social” cyclists for New Forest damage

The New Forest Association (NFA) says it has recorded 550 instances of cyclists riding off designated tracks

Sun, Jan 16, 2022 12:27
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New Forest

New Forest could ban e-bikes from cycle trails

Equestrian groups argue it would be a small step from electric bikes to allowing other motorised vehicles

Mon, Jan 10, 2022 15:43
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Ipley Cross licensed CC BY-SA 2.0 by Jim Champion

Changes to be made to blackspot New Forest junction – five years after second cyclist death there

Work is starting to replace Ipley crossroads with a staggered junction

Wed, Sep 08, 2021 18:40
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New Forest rider and pony (CC licensed by iNew Forest:Flickr)

New Forest sportive cancelled after Forestry England threatens legal action

Beyond New Forest event had been due to take place this weekend but agency says its permission is needed for events on off-road tracks

Mon, May 10, 2021 12:13
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New Forest rider and pony (CC licensed by iNew Forest:Flickr)

Threat to axe New Forest’s off-road cycle network as court criticises “out of control” cyclists

Forestry England told to “toughen up” action against what one local official describes as “gangs of hardcore bikers”

Wed, Jan 20, 2021 12:41
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