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Cycling signs (copyright Simon MacMichael)

Owner of territorial dog opposes cycle path claiming disturbance from cyclists will lead to “excessive barking”

The new cycling route, expected to improve access for schoolchildren and shopgoers, also faced objection on the grounds that a van had been parked there for 35 years

Thu, Aug 21, 2025 09:23

“It’s disappointing the PB is worth more than stopping”: Cyclist broke arm when Parkrunner cut into cycle lane and caused crash, two weeks after organisers apologised for runners’ “abusive language” at cyclists and pedestrians

Incident comes a fortnight after organisers of Swansea Bay event apologised after receiving what they described as the worst feedback in its history, including multiple reports of runners directing "abusive language" at cyclists and "barging"

Tue, Aug 12, 2025 13:43

Parkrun organisers apologise after runners direct “abusive language” at cyclists and pedestrians and “barge” a female rider on her way to work

The organisers noted that they “do not pay for the right to have exclusive use of the path”, and that the matter will be taken up with both parkrun HQ and Swansea Council

Wed, Jul 30, 2025 09:59

Damage to Uprise Bikes after ram raid on showroom

Bike shop ram raiders arrested and charged after “effectively destroying” shopfront and stealing two e-bikes in “aggressive” break-in

The two bikes, which were fitted with hidden GPS trackers, were quickly located by police, but Uprise Bikes’ co-founder says the van attack caused “severe structural” damage, with repairs expected to cost tens of thousands of pounds

Thu, May 29, 2025 10:59

Cyclists blame “hostile” NIMBYs as council abandons protected cycle lane plan after resident backlash over £1.4m “biggest waste of money” project they claimed would “devastate community”

Local cycling community left "very disappointed" by decision to ditch proposal for cycle route "properly segregated with priority at side roads" — as council sides with local opposition and NIMBYs "impervious to reason"

Mon, Feb 17, 2025 11:12

Violent bike thief who bit cyclist’s nose in shocking “unprovoked” attack handed four-year sentence

The cyclist said he is still “in shock” following the assault, which took place on a busy city centre street after the attacker grabbed his bike and shouted, “Do you know who the f*** I am?”

Mon, Dec 23, 2024 12:15

Mayals Road active travel route, Swansea (Google Maps)

“Misinformation” claiming “dangerous” new cycle lane would increase collisions proved wrong as council celebrates new layout reducing incidents and creating “safer environment” for all road users

No "serious" incidents in the three years since cycle lane built and "slight" incidents reduced too, as council praised for persevering despite "irresponsible" misinformation claiming project would increase collisions

Mon, Nov 04, 2024 17:31

Drink driver who sped through red light and left teenage cyclist with life-changing injuries, before letting wife take the blame, jailed for two years and ten months

Jerzy Jozefiak, who was driving at 48mph in a 30mph zone when he struck the 16-year-old, will serve only half of his sentence in prison

Wed, Nov 15, 2023 15:58

Cycle route in Swansea or Alpe d’Huez? Hairpin-packed active travel path opens

We've all got a new favourite cycle path...

Tue, Aug 16, 2022 13:23

Angry residents threaten to chain themselves to trees over cycle lane

Council says trees would have to come down whether cycle lane is built or not

Sat, Nov 07, 2020 12:11