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Badly cracked road means 'no need for bike stands'

Badly cracked road means 'no need for bike stands'
BBC England Tuesday 18 August 2026, 15:38 UTC 1 min read
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A cyclist illustrates the extent of damage to a road in Lincolnshire caused by the recent heatwaves.

A cyclist illustrates the extent of damage to a road in Lincolnshire caused by the recent heatwaves.
Lincolnshire (LOCATION)
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