Cycle Basingstoke campaigns for cycle routes that are useful and usable, quick,direct, convenient ways of getting around. I was amused or bemused by the latest cycling facility, or should I say cycling difficulty. This is the new "playground" at the entrance to the new Holly Blue pub in Hatch Warren, just off the A30, "a few minutes drive from the M3" and an obstacle course for nearby residents. Are you supposed to get caterpillar tyres for your bicycle like the army tanks

Cycle Basingstoke has just learnt about this new route for bicycles which involves steps, supposedly so you can try out your new caterpillar bike designed like the army tanks. or is this for bmx only? Not a good place for a bmx playground in the middle of an entrance to the new public house next to the A30 going out of town. You can find this new facility (difficulty?) or bike challenge by turning left at the lights after the roundabout to Sainsburys. Why not tell your c