Village bicycle stands leave people racked off

Bike racks placed near a Worcestershire pub are so messy, according to tongue-in-cheek critics, they seem to have been installed under the influence of booze.

Other miffed residents say the county council provision - on narrow pavement next to a road - takes up too much room, posing problems for wheelchairs.

But moans don't totally dominate the to a council Facebook post on the racks, placed outside the Queen Elizabeth Inn in Elmley Castle. One said the real problem was the comments themselves, which they branded "negative" and "toxic". Another said the stands had been "well used" since their appearance.

A council spokeswoman said improvements at the site would be made next week.

The authority had previously said of the installation: "Whether you're out for a scenic spin or just pedalling to the pub, we've got you covered."

That rationale, however, has not been enough to stop the naysayers from, well, racking up.

The Spacing and angles of the apparatus have been criticised, along with resurfacing work. One Facebook wrote: "What did they use to install them, a hand grenade":[]}