presumably the issue with the new cycle channel causeing handrail isues is only temporary since the old wooden channel will be removed soon and the handrail can be used on that side quite easily. Equally, the channel does not envisage cyclists actually cycling down the channel - that would be suicide. It is to assist cyclists taking their bikes over the bridge rather than carrying them.

I have useed the bridge on many occasions on my bike, dismounting to take it over the bridge, and I have yet to meet another cyclist, and rarely other pedestrians - I don't think it's unreasonable that we all share the bridge and I hope that's not what perryman is suggesting.