"Even when you think you're safe, there are drivers to show you, you never are"; County reviews speed limits; What's the most annoying sound on a bike ride?; 2025 Giro could finish with Stelvio summit finish + more on the live blog

Anyone have any suggestions or changes? I’m still not sure if I should take my Patagonia puffer coat as well or just rely on my fleece and waterproof. pic.twitter.com/q55IjJh6cy

— CyclingMikey "Who made him Batman?" (@MikeyCycling) April 28, 2022

The familiar 'place everything I could possibly need' pre-pack photo...then wonder if it'll all fit...been there, done that. 

Half a million more adults in Wales would cycle if streets were safer, Cycling UK has estimated. Using research showing 1 in 4 adults (24 per cent) would likely cycle more if streets were redesigned to be safer for pedestrians and cyclists, and 1 in 5 (21 per cent) drive less frequently, along with census data, Cycling UK estimates 517,000 more adults would cycle if the streets were safer.

The poll was carried out in late March by YouGov on behalf of Cycling UK. 1047 adults (16+) in Wales were asked whether they would a/ cycle more; b/ walk more and c/ drive less if the streets were safer. It found 1 in 4 (24 per cent) were likely to cycle more often, 1 in 2 (54 per cent) were likely to walk more often, while 1 in 5 (21 per cent) said they would drive less frequently.

"It’s time for politicians to deliver what people want and need in Wales. Cycling UK is not saying ban driving, but we are saying that people should have the choice of cheap and free alternative ways of getting about, like cycling and walking, especially for local journeys," Cycling UK's spokesperson in Wales, Gwenda Owen said.

We're going to be chatting with that James May off of the telly for a video going live soon. Anything you want us to ask him? pic.twitter.com/RRUBXmXiCH

— road.cc (@roadcc) April 28, 2022

West Sussex County Council has launched a county-wide review of speed limits and traffic management. Cllr Tom Richardson, a road safety adviser to the local authority, will lead the review, Highways Magazine reports.

Under his guidance, the Task and Finish Group will review the county's road safety framework, including: speed limit policy to make it easier to lower speed limits where necessary, exploring other traffic management measures that could reduce serious-injury incidents, and considering other highway-related issues that contribute to collisions.

Cllr Richardson said: "The important thing to emphasise is that the Task and Finish Group's work won't solely be about speed limits – it's also about how people use the roads. Driver education will be a big part of this, as will looking at various options to make things safer for all road users."

The speed limit policy review is expected to be complete by summer.

I'm sure those broken white lines are there for a reason. It's a shame this driver didn't know what that was though.

Even when you think you're cycling in a safe place, there are drivers around to show you, you never are. @A38Cycleway

(Driver reported. Camera cleaned) pic.twitter.com/Jh4uGweV9c

— Your Average Joe (@FrankleyMan) April 26, 2022

At first glances the A38 cycle route in Birmingham looks surprisingly...good...for a piece of British infra. Separated from traffic, not just an afterthought behind a painted line, it's bidirectional, in decent condition (from what we can see)...

And then...a wild turning appears with...a just as wild lesser-spotted not-looking driver. The most common of species...

Your Average Joe summarised: "I'm sure those broken white lines are there for a reason. It's a shame this driver didn't know what that was though. Even when you think you're cycling in a safe place, there are drivers around to show you, you never are. Driver reported. Camera cleaned."

Clearly the motorist is at fault for not looking, although some suggested the road layout doesn't help (not that that's an adequate excuse)...

You can see this driver approaching this junction from behind here.

Given they're turning right at this junction, the odds are they're local and should be aware of this cycleway. This driver should have seen me, eased off the accelerator and just let me pass.

cc: @HarrylLeach https://t.co/AOu2PVUIyz pic.twitter.com/8hvYBpIbov

— Your Average Joe (@FrankleyMan) April 26, 2022

Lots of junctions ought to be a Stop rather than a Give Way tbh. Unless converted to a modal filter, Wrentham Street ought to be a Stop with reactive signs.

— A38 Cycleway Users 🚴 (@A38Cycleway) April 26, 2022