Sydney's inner west, an area with potential for a cycling surge, is facing significant barriers to safe cycling due to poorly designed bike lanes and aggressive car traffic. Cyclists like Sophie Duxson are experiencing firsthand the dangers of navigating these inadequate lanes, as evidenced by her recent accident at a problematic intersection. The proposed cycleway, which could have enhanced safety by relocating cycling traffic away from these dangerous intersections, was abandoned because of opposition to losing on-street parking.