tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7803191245171285795.post871744706694281998..comments2024-02-24T18:05:37.846+00:00Comments on Bristol Traffic: Fringe PathUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7803191245171285795.post-1270916713290458722009-02-02T12:01:00.000+00:002009-02-02T12:01:00.000+00:00UPDATEThe gate in question has now been open every...UPDATE<BR/>The gate in question has now been open every time I've needed it since the start of the year.<BR/>No idea if the improvement is a result of my online grumble or not.<BR/>Either way, it seems only fair that I should use the same outlet to express my delight at the improvement in the situation.<BR/>Gatekeepers and Bristol Traffic readers - I thank you.Rob Whttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13200455989061202382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7803191245171285795.post-68142091145308161792008-12-09T13:22:00.000+00:002008-12-09T13:22:00.000+00:00Ok. That gate I haven't come across closed before;...Ok. That gate I haven't come across closed before; only the one slightly to the west.SteveLhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07654931341335136008noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7803191245171285795.post-35234862509783185782008-12-09T13:17:00.000+00:002008-12-09T13:17:00.000+00:00It's the gate right between the MOD and the Rugby ...It's the gate right between the MOD and the Rugby Club (well away from the road).<BR/>It's smack in the middle of this <A HREF="http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?f=q&hl=en&geocode=&q=filton&sll=53.800651,1.230469&sspn=12.896204,28.125&ie=UTF8&t=h&ll=51.499112,-2.564146&spn=0.000394,0.000858&z=20&g=filton" REL="nofollow">googlemap</A> (satellite view).<BR/><BR/>Judging by the number of tyre-tracks in the frost yesterday morning (Mon 8 Dec 08) there must have been at least 50 cyclists who had to climb over the gate or go an extra mile and a half round another way.<BR/><BR/>I'm interested to know of any shorter way around. But more interested to see if the gatekeeper/land owner would be reasonable about this. Off road routes for cyclists have got to be better than more traffic jams, pollution and road accidents.Rob Whttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13200455989061202382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7803191245171285795.post-83934929625725925882008-12-09T12:26:00.000+00:002008-12-09T12:26:00.000+00:00Is this the big gate up by the MOD, or something d...Is this the big gate up by the MOD, or something down by the road? If its at the road, it may be an attempt to stop stolen cars ending up on the rugby ground. If it is the MOD-end, there are some ways to get past by coming off early or (MTB only) going over the bank to the side. <BR/><BR/>I will check it out, but it is something to raise with either the bristol or S. Gloucs people (depending on the border).SteveLhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07654931341335136008noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7803191245171285795.post-47910341105511350522008-12-09T12:15:00.000+00:002008-12-09T12:15:00.000+00:00GATE CLOSED!!!I've used this route since I started...GATE CLOSED!!!<BR/><BR/>I've used this route since I started cycling to work regularly in October.<BR/><BR/>It's a good car-free route that hundreds of cyclists and walkers use every day.<BR/><BR/>But twice recently I've found the gate next to the Ashley Down Old Boys Rugby Club closed.<BR/><BR/>The only way through is to lift your bike over the fence and climb over to join it.<BR/><BR/>There are also some unfriendly signs saying that it's private property and they reserve the right to close the gate whenever they want.<BR/><BR/>Does anyone have any further information on this situation? Has the Rugby Club been approached? Should the council be talking to them about making it a proper cycle route? I cant imagine a Rugby Club would wish to oppose cycling and walking. Surely a reasobable discussion could enable the route to be open, properly lit and fenced and surfaced (all of which could benefit the rugby club).<BR/><BR/>Am I newcomer to an old arguement? Or should we initiate some kind of dialogue with the relevant local authorities, cycling organisations and landowners?Rob Whttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13200455989061202382noreply@blogger.com