How South Gloucestershire Council Serves The Community

The suit representing South Gloucestershire Council at the public inquiry said "cyclists will not be affected by the new ring road" . He also described the gradients on the cycle path diversion as barely perceptible. I don't think that the riders in these pictures would agree with his point of view. One of the main attractions of the Bristol to Bath Railway Path, was its flatness. Even the most grossly unfit rider could ride the full distance, on the cheapest of bikes without having to get off and walk. Heck it was even used by old folk in wheelchairs, but obviously not any more.

Some Cyclists Being *"Unaffected"*

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The astute observer will immediately notice that these cyclists are all walking. So a council representative would probably argue that he still can't see any cyclists being affected - only pedestrians!

Although I can get up these slopes without difficulty, the resulting journey takes significantly longer to complete. And my bike is geared for much steeper climbs than this! (Quick plug for GearCalc Pro). However I decided to wait at the top of each climb with a camera, I didn't have to wait long and the majority of these riders aren't even old or infirm.

I can't begin to explain exactly how impressed I am - Words simply fail me! Hopefully the above photographs of the council's handiwork, will say it all for me....And since when has Bristol been part of Gloucestershire anyhow? I guess dogs never shit on their own door step, and road building contracts are very lucrative, so draw your own conclusions.

Nigel Jones Scoop Photography

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Photography by Nigel 'Gear Ratio' Jones March 2000