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Blossomfield Road, Solihull

“I am appalled”: Reform UK councillors blast cycle lane plans as “disastrous” despite cycle use increase; Tory MP blasts Labour council’s active travel proposal… for not being ambitious enough; OS Maps track cycle lane data + more on the live blog

Callum is back on the blog for the first time this year, milking every last "Happy New Year" he can get and wondering how he could sleep without the Ashes last night...

Fri, Jan 09, 2026 09:40
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EKOI Black Friday

“Exceptional prize for all cycling enthusiasts” in EKOI’s Black Friday sale… is an electric car; “It’s ticking the climate box. But did anyone ask for this?” Furious drivers slam “waste of money” £22.5m cycle lane plans + more on the live blog

Megan is back with today's cycling news and views this Friday

Fri, Nov 07, 2025 09:59
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Blossomfield Road, Solihull orca kerbs 2025

“If it saves the life of a child then it is worth it”: Cycle lane under fire over £500,000 “safety improvements”, but councillors defend scheme which has reportedly boosted bike use by 41%

Despite the agreement on the required changes in the council meeting, local residents are still unhappy online

Wed, Nov 05, 2025 12:29
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Blossomfield Road, Solihull (screenshot Birmingham Live video)

“Ridiculous” segregated cycle lane under fire from club cyclists — but will it encourage more people to ride?

The three-metre-wide two-way cycle lane has been labelled unsafe and unnecessary by some, although Adam Tranter, West Midlands Cycling and Walking Commissioner, says less-confident riders "appreciate this set-up"

Tue, Jun 14, 2022 09:35
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Solihull bike theft suspects.PNG

Police hunt bike thieves who threatened station security guard with belt

CCTV images released of suspects in incident at Solihull station in West Midlands

Sun, Aug 04, 2019 19:02
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A34 cycle lane (via StreetView)

Solihull councillors agree to ride cycle route and discover it’s rubbish

Poor signage, unsuitable shared space, parked cars, bollards, unnecessary crossings – all in under a mile

Sat, Jul 13, 2019 11:31
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Lyndon School, Solihull (via StreetView)

School’s response to increase in bike thefts – no bikes

But if you have to bring a bike, wear a helmet…

Thu, May 09, 2019 19:09
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Police tape (CC licensed by freefotouk on Flickr)

Porsche driver arrested after cyclist killed in head-on crash in Solihull

West Midlands Police appeal for witnesses to fatal crash on Saturday lunchtime

Sun, Dec 23, 2018 16:59
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School sign.jpg

Car ban to be trialled outside Solihull schools

Inconsiderate parking resulting in large numbers of complaints from local residents

Sat, Feb 27, 2016 13:26
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broken-bike (CC BY 2.) by Garry McKnight on Flickr)

Court that handed down £35 fine for collision that killed cyclist decides on £110 fine for hitting parked car

Sentences only days apart highlight discrepancies in the justice system

Sun, Jan 20, 2013 08:33
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