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Ministry of Defence blocks completion of new cycling and walking path near Caledonia High School, Rosyth main

“The path to nowhere”: Ministry of Defence accused of “pettiness” for blocking completion of new cycling and walking route to school – and threatening to fence off 15-metre section if children use it in “nonsensical” row

The government department claims the shared-use path could have a “detrimental impact” on local families, though the MOD’s decision to reopen discussions with Fife Council has been hailed as a “return to commonsense”

Thu, Dec 11, 2025 17:16
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‘Cyclists please dismount’ sign, Dublin

Councillor under fire for “kamikaze cyclists” rant, as rivals warn against “blaming cyclists for accidents that happen to them”

The Dublin politician’s complaint about cyclists “banging through” shared spaces and needing to be “put off the road” sparked a row during a council meeting, which saw the councillor eventually replace the much-criticised phrase with “reckless cyclists”

Thu, Nov 13, 2025 12:39
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Devon Road Bridge on Bristol and Bath Railway Path (licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0 by Derek Harper)

Renewed speeding warning to cyclists on Bristol & Bath Railway Path

Less than six months after police deployed speed guns, "daft minority" accused of putting schoolchldren in danger

Tue, Apr 21, 2015 17:43
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Bristol Harbour from M Shed (CC 2.0 BY SA licensed on Flicke by shrinkin’violet)

Bristol shared use path consultation turns ugly as elderly residents fear speeding cyclists will pose a danger

Elderly woman tells meeting she has been knocked over by a bike ten times

Sat, Oct 04, 2014 07:53
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Peace Bridge Derry-Londonderry (picture Northerncounties, Wikimedia Commons)

Cyclists urged to cut speed on Londonderry’s Peace Bridge

Regeneration agency in Northern Ireland city and Sustrans join forces to appeal to riders

Wed, Jun 19, 2013 14:12
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Sully Terrace, Penarth (source Google Street View)

Fears of speeding ‘competitive road cyclists’ leads to protests against proposed cycle path upgrade

Lack of consultation about Vale of Glamorgan Council's plans to resurface shared use route also angers locals

Thu, May 16, 2013 14:44
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Taff Trail sign

Sustrans stresses shared use paths are for all after Taff Trail dog incident makes news (+ video)

Cyclists, dog owners, and pedestrians reminded of their responsibilities… and Sustrans calls for safer routes too

Mon, Feb 11, 2013 20:06
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Bike Safe YouTube still (picture credit Bike Safe)

Oxfordshire campaigners vow to continue fight for off-road shared-use path after council says it has no money for it (+ video)

Bike Safe commissions report from Sustrans that says path alongside busy road would cost less than previous estimates

Wed, Jul 25, 2012 23:29
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Lower New Walk, Leicester (Steve Cadman, Wikimedia Commons)

Leicester City Council rejects calls to let cyclists use 18th Century pedestrian route into city centre

Data analysis by law firm reveals nearly 50 cycling casualties in surrounding streets from 2005-10

Mon, Apr 16, 2012 17:01
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Shared Use Path Sign.jpg

Mother of schoolboy left blind in one eye after his bike slipped from shared use path calls for safety improvements

Incident took place next to road in Cambridge where police found three in four drivers break speed limit

Wed, Feb 01, 2012 12:13
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