This narrow public footpath which links East Parade with South View Avenue, running between Brigg Town's Hawthorns ground and our recreation ground, used to carry a No Cycling sign where it started.
The warning sign has long gone, although its post is still there.
As kids in the late 1960s/early 1970s we were led to believe there was a by-law enforcing this restriction on two-wheel transport - presumably introduced by Brigg Urban District Council.
North Lincolnshire Council has control of footpaths these days, so it would be interesting to know whether the by-law is still active. And if so, why no sign?
The North Lincolnshire authority is keen on cycleways (eg on Wrawby Road), but this route is not wide enough to have separate lanes for those on two wheels and those on foot.
And in today's compensation culture, the powers-that-be have to be very careful - unless there's an accident and some smart lawyer looks to mount a claim.
Surely, with a bit of commonsense applied, this track could be used by pedestrians and cyclists.
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