Avon Valley Railway say there have been no reports of stolen bikes despite concerns raised by cyclists visiting the Bitton station cafe. The attraction, which is along the Bristol and Bath Railway Path, is popular with cyclists - but some are now saying they will no longer visit over fears of getting their bikes stolen, after a nearby cycle rack was sawn in half.
Mark Simmons, Avon Valley Railway manager, said they ask all cyclists to lock their bicycles using the racks provided due to the risk of children getting knocked over otherwise. But due to the distance between the racks and the outdoor cafe, some cyclists feel reluctant to return if they have to leave their bike out of their sight.
One cyclist, Guy Buckland said that he would no longer risk leaving his bike at the station. He said: “The people at Bitton station are lovely and it’s a great place. But you can’t use the cafe and be able to see your bike.
