North Somerset Cycle Campaign

As it is

Who cares about cycling anyway?

Where it's most needed the cycleway ends - Weston-super-Mare Motor convenience is given absolute priority. No intention here to make cycling attractive or safe.

Tip: don't start from here! This is a 'cycle facility' to nowhere. Stay on the road and share with other traffic and you can get to the other side by following lane discipline and the highway code.

As it could be

Germany

Continuity of cycleway at a junction in Germany.

As it is

This'll teach them - make them carry their bikes up the steps

The 'Avon Cycleway' crosses the A38. From the left cyclists are signed to cross the road tha t they are leaving (where the red car is disappearing in this picture), carry their bikes over the bridge, then proceed on the narrow pavement (right) opposing the traffic, and end up in a narrow part of the wrong side of the road just before a bend with poor visibility.

Tip: This is a hazardous junction. I prefer to keep with the other traffic. This a prime example of North Somerset's disinterest in road safety and dismissive attitude towards cycle transport.

As it could be

Connecticut USA

A shared use cycleway (a disused railway) crosses a main road. From left of the photo, along a pavement with barrier then a user-controlled traffic signal to halt all the motor traffic.

As it is

They're only cyclists, make 'em run

Cycling link from Long Ashton onto busy A370.

Tip: Take great care. I prefer to get off my bike and run with it when there is a gap. Another example of North Somerset's anti-cycling stance.

As it could be

Haarlem, Netherlands

Mandatory cycle lane, user-controlled signals. This is in the town; in open country the same method is used.