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Cyclists say they are being forced “into direct conflict with drivers” by holding up traffic or onto pavement with pedestrians, as petition calls on council to rethink “discriminatory, unsafe” decision to scrap cycle lane plans

Earlier this summer, the local authority announced that its proposals for the harbourside regeneration scheme would no longer include protected cycling infrastructure, in order to move a line of trees “closer to the kerb”

Fri, Sep 06, 2024 12:38

Mockup of Strand after cycle lane plans scrapped in Torquay

“Is this what anyone wants?”: Council goes back on promise and scraps cycle lane plans without any consultation to move “line of trees closer to kerb”

A cyclist accused the council of being “very sneaky” and hiding the news in a press release, however a Conservative councillor has said that “cyclists will be pleased with what they see when the scheme is finished”

Mon, Jul 29, 2024 11:33

Warning signs to be placed at “crazy” cycle route steps after 83-year-old injured in horror fall

Torbay Council says it will also consider installing a ramp on the much-derided £350,000 cycle path in Torquay

Tue, Jun 28, 2022 14:53

Cyclist “luckiest man alive” after tumbling down “crazy” brick staircase on cycle route’s steep hill

83-year-old Ron Keegan slipped while negotiating the steps built up a steep climb on a £350,000 cycle path in Torquay

Wed, Jun 22, 2022 16:09

Halfords Tour Series Round Eight: Who triumphed in Torquay?

Highlights on ITV4 tonight so don't click if you want to avoid the result

Wed, Jun 06, 2012 01:45