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Assen at night at -2 C. Plenty of ice on the grass and the canal is completely frozen over, but the well lit cycle paths are completely free of ice as they always are right through the winter. More photos and a video of riding in these c ... [more]
Cycling across the Afsluitdijk. This is a sea defence 32 km long which separates the IJsselmeer from the North Sea and joins North Holland to Friesland. A very good quality cycle path is provided all the way along the dyke. You can see a ... [more]
Possible solution for Gilbert Road in Cambridge. Even those of us on the Assen trip who strongly dislike off-road cycleways liked this very much. It had a feel of an on-road path but had some segregation.
One of many small paths in an area of mixed heath and forest just a couple of minutes cycle from the city of Assen. Anyone can escape the city and get out into some greenery on their bikes with ease. While all these paths are well surfac ... [more]
Four metre wide cycle path past an industrial estate. Very wide and well used, even at the weekend. Note the racing cyclist coming in the opposite direction. People ride such bikes at speed on these paths quite freely because they are go ... [more]
There are many cycle routes in Kings Hedges. They are not all wide enough or smooth enough, but they score well for pervasiveness.
Lots of kids cycling home from school in Eindhoven. Decent quality cycle paths make this possible all over the Netherlands. Note also the patience of drivers. You can see more examples of children cycling in the Netherlands here: http ... [more]
Warning signs and rumble paving on the descent past the entrance to the farm shop. Cycle ride from Cambridge to Wandlebury and Stapleford.
Nice and wide cycleway up to Wandlebury. Cycle ride from Cambridge to Wandlebury and Stapleford.
The new cycleway creates the pleasurable opportunity to ride two abreast. Cycle ride from Cambridge to Wandlebury and Stapleford.
Contraflow cycle lane and cycle parking at road closure outside Stockwell tube station.
The wrong-side cycle lane has finally been altered to allow cyclists to cross safely to the lefthand side of the road.
A nice wide (2.5 m for single direction use) smooth cycle path in the Netherlands. Quite normal for the Netherlands, but the reason for this photo is the vegetation along the side of the path. It's trimmed very neatly so that cyclists can s ... [more]
The problem shown in #23736 was rectified. Guess someone else suggested tarmac'ing those pesky cables down; seems a bit excessive.
This section of NCN path between Shelford and Addenbrooke's hospital gets verges cut regularly
A shared use path along the traffic calmed "play street" cul-de-sac (for cars), permeable fro pedestrians and cyclists.
A shared use path along the traffic calmed "play street" cul-de-sac (for cars), permeable fro pedestrians and cyclists. Speed on this and the surrounding streets is limited to 30 km/h.
A cycle way seperated by the main carriageway through sheffield stand cycle parking plus a bus lane. There is a car (probably illegally) parked on the footway, but no car blocking the cycle way.
A cycle way seperated by the main carriageway through sheffield stand cycle parking plus a bus lane. There is a car (probably illegally) parked on the footway, but no car blocking the cycle way.
To cross Blenkinsop Road, cyclists should press the button, yellow lights flash above the roadway and drivers immediately stop. Really.
Improved approach link to the pedestrian crossing on Ditton Lane. Of course it needs a proper toucan crossing here, eventually. Taken during the Reach Fair Reconnaissance ride - 2010.
Since my A-Z was published this main road has been closed and replaced by a shared-use route for cycles.
Since my A-Z was published this main road has been closed and replaced by a shared-use route for cycles.
Entry to Lordship Recreation Ground - 'considerate cycling permitted', and a useful route.
Clear markings on this road - the direction of motor vehicles reverses here, but cycling is permitted both ways.
Cycling round the Crown Lake Link route in Peterborough. Here the cycleway crosses an access road. Sensibly there's no markings for either party to give way as there's plenty of visibility all round, but the access road has a speed cushion.
Cycling round the Crown Lake Link route in Peterborough. There are some good quality cycle routes in this area - here the walkers are separated from the cyclists by gently angled bricks that enable a smooth transition.