City Cycling anecdotes and opinions

[Daniel Prothero]

Hi guys,

As part of a university project, I am working with a group to produce a magazine focusing on cycling in Leeds.

We would like a section of our publication to feature anecdotes (funny or not), or general opinions on cycling in the city (not necessarily Leeds) from cyclists.

Also, in your opinion, which are the best cities suited to cycling and is Leeds, in particular, notorious for being unsafe for cyclists.

We would love to hear from you about anything, don't be shy!

 

[L14M]

IMHO I don't think London is that bad. I think some cyclists are bad and some drivers are bad. There are a few bad road lay outs but if you know where your going and understand some of the complex road layouts you'll be fine!

 

[Mad Doug Biker]

Calling @vernon, @colly and co!!

 

[Venod]

My cycling experience of Leeds is very positive but I don't cycle the main roads so much, I cycle down the Leeds/Liverpool canal to Leeds basin then onto the Aire & Calder Canal, well sign posted for those not familiar with the route and the path has just been resurfaced towards town, I believe there are plans to extend this resurfacing towards Bradford.

The other route I use is also well sign posted, I cycle up the Aire & Calder canal to Cross Green then the cycle path to Temple Newsam, Colton, Garforth then the Lines path to Allerton Bywater.

I sometimes use the Northern ring road East bound, I find this very busy so tend to avoid it if possible.

 

[RichK]

I cycled everywhere when I was a student in Leeds without any problems. However that was the early 80s... so it might have changed a bit since.