Cyclists plan Eurostar protest at new St Pancras

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They are angry at what they say are poor cycle facilities. Ralph Smyth of the London Cycling Campaign said: "St Pancras will have the worst provision of any major UK station."

The station has only 30 bike stands. Campaigners say they are not fixed to the ground, can damage front wheels and are several minutes' walk from platforms. Bikes cannot be taken on Eurostar unless they are dismantled or checked in a day early for £40. There are also concerns over road safety, with three cyclists dying within 500m of St Pancras in the past year.

Sustainable transport consultant Dave Holladay said: "St Pancras are proud as punch at having the longest champagne bar in Europe but they can't provide decent bike facilities."

The new terminus will be opened by the Queen on 6 November. The protest is planned for 14 November.

A spokesman for developer London & Continental Railways said: "We still have building going on and space is unfortunately at a premium. We will expand cycle parking as we go."