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“Car-centric” council missed massive pothole that killed 84-year-old cyclist because “primary focus” was to identify “dangers to cars”, not bikes

The local authority is also accused of “defying logic” by claiming that the crack – visible on Google Maps since 2009 – must have closed “on its own” prior to an inspection months before Harry Colledge’s death

Sat, Oct 14, 2023 17:26

“Out of control” potholes put cyclists in danger, as councillor blames “glitzy highways projects” for draining budget

The quotes come as the council revealed it had received 6,026 claims for compensation from road users since 2017/18 and paid out £778,671

Sat, Aug 26, 2023 14:55

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

Councillor slams “dreadful, dangerous” potholes, as decision to host Tour of Britain stage on nearby roads branded “ironic”

“It’s ironic that some other roads not being used by the bikes are in a dreadful state. Cyclists would be seriously at risk if they used them,” said the councillor from Gloucestershire, which is set to host stage seven of this year’s race

Sat, Aug 19, 2023 12:37

Council pays cyclist five-figure settlement over “harrowing” pothole crash

"It was an incredibly challenging period in my life," the rider commented on the incident which saw them thrown from their bike, suffering multiple fractures

Tue, Jul 18, 2023 16:13

“It’s just too dangerous”: Popular cycling event cancelled due to “grave state” of roads

The secretary of the club which organises the event accepted that the local council had "done what they can to fix" potholes and road defects, but ultimately participants should not be asked to "take your life in your hands"

Mon, Jul 17, 2023 16:10

Pothole and loose gravel danger leaves sportive organiser frustrated as council refuses to let him repair route defects

Aberdeenshire Council said it had no plans to repair highlighted defects ahead of the Ride the North event, but also will not let organiser Neil Innes hire contractors to do the work himself

Mon, Jul 03, 2023 11:19

2023 World Championships Glasgow road race potholes (Liam McReanan)

Cyclists blast last-minute “crude patch-up” of potholes ahead of Cycling World Championships, as Tadej Pogačar’s team reportedly say Scottish roads are “worst they’d ever seen”

An intensive repair programme is currently underway on sections of the road race and time trial courses, but some local cyclists have branded it “a mess”

Sat, Jun 24, 2023 13:59

Whipton Village Road, for illustrative purposes (Google Maps)

“Thought I’d sort it out before a cyclist went through it!”: Public-spirited local fills in pothole… council arrives an hour later to fix it

Devon County Council said it "cannot condone" DIY road repairs, confirming the concrete was dug out and the 20cm-deep hole repaired

Wed, May 24, 2023 11:21

Pothole crisis will only get worse as research suggests 85% of councils to cut road maintenance projects

The County Councils Network (CCN) warns that the majority of councils will reduce road maintenance works unless new funds are made available

Sat, Mar 11, 2023 14:54