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The world's worst cycle lanes

6 November 2009 - 12:02pm — violetlight

Hi folks,

This will amuse, flabbergast and horrify you.

The Guardian and Warrington Cycle Campaign have been cataloguing the world's worst "facilities intended for cyclists".

I've submitted a lovely one from Chesterfield.  Please feel free to have a look at contribute your own comments:

http://www.guardian.co.uk/environment/gallery/2009/nov/05/readers-worst-cycle-lanes

http://www.flickr.com/groups/1239331@N20/

 

Simon

 

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12 November 2009 - 11:16pm — violetlight

The smallest cycle lane in the world?

Thanks - the Sheffield Rd one is really funny!  I haven't tried bunny hopping on those speed bumps - need to line up a special trip perhaps...

On reflection I felt the need to post the Beetwell Street cycle lane too.

The photo is here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/44372537@N05/4099304548/in/pool-1239331@N20

Cheers

Simon

 

 

10 November 2009 - 2:23pm — Newsletter

The world's worst cycle lanes

Hi Simon,

It took me a while to find your specific picture of Chesterfield, so here's the direct link for anyone else who wants to see it:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/44372537@N05/4080305636/

There are some terrible sights in that Guardian set though!  Sometimes, I find it hard to believe that someone thought they were a good idea.

Did you know that Chesterfield also appears in Warrington Cycle Campaign's "Facility of the Month"?  See March 2007 ...

http://homepage.ntlworld.com/pete.meg/wcc/facility-of-the-month/March2007.htm

This one is on the old Sheffield Road at Old Whittington.

 

10 November 2009 - 2:27pm — Newsletter

The world's worst cycle lanes

Actually, I've just had a great idea!

They should put those barriers on all road junctions too, just in case the driver doesn't notice the junction and drives straight out into the traffic ;D