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Martyn Bolt
Guest
The highways agency are moving forwards with their plans to 'improve'
the Woodhead Pass, on the derby/Yorkshire border.
part of this work means a bypass around some towns and villages to
relive congestion.
leaving aside the environmental concerns at present.
the impact for cyclists will be a constant flow of vehicles, which
means that if you are trying to cross the road from Holme Moss or
Glossop you may be in trouble.
Anyone who has ridden the route either on club runs, as part of Phil &
Friends or on last year's Yorkshire Tour Ride, will know that both
junctions already have poor sight lines.
The traffic lights and hold ups in the villages at present at least
allow a short gap in traffic.
Remove that gap and I fear we may see more flower shrines soon.
Have a look at the Highways agency web site, lobby your local cycling
groups, and let's try and make sure we can continue to enjoy our hobby
in safety.
Martyn
the Woodhead Pass, on the derby/Yorkshire border.
part of this work means a bypass around some towns and villages to
relive congestion.
leaving aside the environmental concerns at present.
the impact for cyclists will be a constant flow of vehicles, which
means that if you are trying to cross the road from Holme Moss or
Glossop you may be in trouble.
Anyone who has ridden the route either on club runs, as part of Phil &
Friends or on last year's Yorkshire Tour Ride, will know that both
junctions already have poor sight lines.
The traffic lights and hold ups in the villages at present at least
allow a short gap in traffic.
Remove that gap and I fear we may see more flower shrines soon.
Have a look at the Highways agency web site, lobby your local cycling
groups, and let's try and make sure we can continue to enjoy our hobby
in safety.
Martyn