Photos taken on 9th August 2009

#18461, nearby

Ornamental cycle parking under a roof at Morrisons in DONCASTER DN5 8XG.

#18314, nearby

This isn't a new bus lane any more is it? So the sign should come down. The City Council apparantly has a budget specifically to take down signs that are not any use any more. Photo #5830 shows this sign in 2004

#18173, nearby

After racing on closed streets in the centre of Leer, our bikes were on display. Video, race results etc. can be found here: http://hembrow.blogspot.com/2009/08/leer-european-championships.html

#18171, nearby

Not a good photo, but indicative of the problems with German cyclepaths. Too narrow, huge gates to stop bikes getting on them etc. A bit like England, though with rather more of a comprehensive network, and nothing like the way the Dutch do ... [more]

#18169, nearby

A short trip over the border into Germany. Cyclepaths here are narrow and badly surfaced, so it is hardly surprising that cars are so much more popular than bikes.

#18168, nearby

Mill Road closed for resurfacing. Bikes seem to be free to continue ahead.

#18167, nearby

A tempting high-speed departure from Chilford Hall winery.

#18166, nearby

Chilford Hall winery (a horrible mishmash of architectural styles)

#18165, nearby

Presumably not intended as one of the new speed humps on Luard Road, but it has much the same effect.

#18164, nearby

Luard Road closed for installation of speed humps.

#18163, nearby

Amazing! Someone has stopped to unload on Bateman Street without blocking the contraflow cycle lane.

#18161, nearby

Various route signs at Severalls Lane mini-roundabout.

#18160, nearby

Cycle lane ends abruptly on A134, meaning cyclist must feed into traffic between a bus lane and the road.

#18159, nearby

Covered and secure cycle parking facilities at the Elmstead Day Unit, Colchester General Hospital. N.B. Photo positioned roughly.

#18158, nearby

Cycle lane alongside Mill Road.

#18157, nearby

Entrance to Gavin Way, from Brinkley Grove Road.

#18156, nearby

Cars parked blocking the cycle lane in both directions of Gavin Way.

#18155, nearby

Cars parked blocking the cycle lane in both directions of Gavin Way.

#18154, nearby

Cycle lane on mini-roundabout of Gavin Way.

#18153, nearby

Cycle lane in traffic-calmed section of Gavin Way

#18152, nearby

Cycle lane end on Gavin Way.

#18151, nearby

Route signs on Brinkley Lane.

#18150, nearby

Cycle crossing on Gavin Way.