Warning over lack of gritting on cycle paths in Bristol

Paul Tutton, from Filton cycles, said the 16 mile (26km) Bristol to Bath railway path was unsafe

Cyclists in Bristol have been complaining about the lack of gritting on key cycle paths around the city during recent icy weather.

A number of people have used Twitter to warn about icy roads and paths.

Paul Tutton, from Filton, said the Bristol to Bath railway path was "unsafe and very slippery".

Bristol City Council said it was working on options to grit paths and cyclists should use roads in the meantime.

On Twitter, Bristol cyclists have warned others to take care when conditions are icy.

Tom Saunders ‏said: "Prince St bridge is covered in ice. Loads of cyclists have come off so please go carefully."

And Gray Buchanan told cyclists: "Lots of black ice at the Bristol end of the Bristol to Bath cycle path".

Mr Tutton posted a video on Facebook of an accident he had on the Bristol to Bath path.

A spokesman for Bristol City Council said while the situation was "not ideal", plans were in place to grit the busiest routes when significant snow was forecast.

A Bath and North East Somerset Council spokesman said: "No highway authority has the capacity or resources to treat all roads and paths, and therefore they have an agreed policy that ensures we provide the best possible service within our resources."