Cycle Paths

If inner city streets were restricted to 15mph, there might be a few more cyclists using those roads.

I know Bristol and can well see the merits of cycle routes. Its the vast network not used by cyclists in the countryside that are a waste if time. At Machynlleth they  built a special cyclists bridge whilst the delapidated road bridge was not even improved. To add insult toinjury the cyclists then come back on the roadway despite adedicated path. Just plain stupid waste of monies.

How do you know they are not used Fish? We have been all over country this year, including S Wales, and seen thousands of cyclists out, especially on the National Cycle routes. My OH spent a week in N Yorks on moors cycling a mix of dedicated routes, partially shared with roads, Dalby Forest routes, then did Hadrian's Wall cycle way, Northumbrian coast and castles routes. We overnighted on sites with lots of other cyclists doing the same, so they are definitely getting some use. Cycling in its many shapes and forms is about the only activity/sport that has actually had a lasting legacy from the 2012 Olympic Games. But it has to be made safe to make sure people have the confidence to use the routes. I still won't cycle on roads shared with cars, legacy from my horse riding days. I had to carry a long whip on my off side to help fend off those who got to close, and you don't forget the near misses easily. So for me, and I suspect thousands like me, any help is much appreciated.

Because I can see what we locals dub "the golden road"- for its costs and I have still to see a cyclist use it.

I walk my dog each morning along a refurbished  footpath/cycle path I hardly see any cyclists in the area , when I do they ride next to the path but on the road. Just cannot understand why the paths are not used which must have cost a small fortune , and the roads are so full of potholes.

Well ours have been spectacularly successful and  are now one of the main forms of transport in and around the city. We  also have cycle only corridors between the City areas and some of the outlying towns such as Yate & Chipping Sodbury.

Once again and in answer to those who huff & puff about wasted money I would point out that in respect of over 90% of the cyclists if they wernt riding their bikes they would be driving a car, and probably adding to the traffic jam stopping you from getting to work!

TF

If some of the Lycra louts that use the roads instead of the designated cycle waysin our area got behind the wheel it would be worse if they drive the same

JVB, despite my very positive remarks about the results of our cycling initiatives, I do know where you are coming from!  Indeed i have to say that the various cycling lobby groups are some of the most difficult that I have ever had to work with.

They are almost impossible to satisfy, tend to be highly aggressive, (verbally not physically) and prone to arguing amongst themselves, let alone anyone else.  In other words very much as you see them on the road.  They are certainly NOT  the shy retiring types!

But I stand by my comments.  The more commuters that can be encouraged to take up cycle commuting,  the less cars there are to  build up congestion.

TF

TF I agree,, the cycle racks at our local stations are well used and not all the others are stupid ,but as in all walks of life the few spoil it for the majority, we also have a problem with the "few" horsey set who think they're above reproach,  riding two abreast in country lanes even holding up farm traffic and not even a thank-you if you stop when seeing them approach

JVB, despite my very positive remarks about the results of our cycling initiatives, I do know where you are coming from!  Indeed i have to say that the various cycling lobby groups are some of the most difficult that I have ever had to work with.

They are almost impossible to satisfy, tend to be highly aggressive, (verbally not physically) and prone to arguing amongst themselves, let alone anyone else.  In other words very much as you see them on the road.  They are certainly NOT  the shy retiring types!

But I stand by my comments.  The more commuters that can be encouraged to take up cycle commuting,  the less cars there are to  build up congestion.

TF

   This all seems fine for you in the Bristol area tiger ,but other areas are struggling to get decent roads especially along my road where, due to the road conditions the traffic is now shaking the buildings. Yet money is spent on cycle ways that are not used !