Lancaster Cycle Path
We note that it is Lancaster City Council policy to cover cycle paths with a loose gravel aggregate.We believe that less cyclists will make use of local cycle paths as a result of this policy.We there... continue reading »
"В Town Lancaster"
"stupid and pointless idea, what is the point of a cycle path which is against cycle use? Town bolton le sands"
"The new tarmac path is great - please don't spoil it! Town Lancaster"
"В Town Bentham"
"If they can't hear my bell - how are they going to hear "the gravel"? Town Bolton-le-Sands"
"Just proving my point! Town Carlisle"
"I use this path daily Town Lancaster"
"Gravel aggregate! You can't ride on that with narrow tyres. Has the Council shares in Elastoplast? Town Lancaster"
"How many young children starting off on bikes would like the idea of gravel burns on their legs as they take their first leap onto 2 wheels? Please think again. Town Lancaster"
"loose chippings NO,roads NO. the safest place for us cyclists is with the children on the pavements. Town kendal"
"As Chairman of the Lancaster & Cumbria District Association of the CTC (The National Cyclists Organisation) I can say, with confidence, that the vast majority of CTC members in this area are strongly opposed to the use of grit on tarmac cycle paths. W"
"Have those who suggested this policy actually ridden a bicycle? I thought not... Town Lancaster"
"dont do this Town Lancaster"
"В Town В"
"Family Friendly Friends of the Earth, NW Town Lancaster"
"all bikes now have bells to warn pedestrians. It is much less safe to have a loose surface rather than tarmac. It is possible cyclists could sue the Council after falls on this new surface. Town Lancaster"
"very hard for road bikes to negotiate gravel Town Morecambe"
"Gravel on cycle paths is a very poor idea and a disappointing suggestion from one of the cycling demonstration towns. Gravel is not cycle friendly and will result in accidents and less use... Town Garstang"
