BikingBis.com:

In Melbourne, Australia, it’s three chemical companies who are fighting the proposed path of the 13-mile Federation Trail. It follows the route of an unused sewer.

The Age reports that three companies, one of them Omega Chemicals, oppose the trail because it could put bypassing cyclists in harm’s way from toxic emissions, spills or explosions.

“We’re doing our best to minimise mishaps but there is always some risk involved in this industry,” said an Omega spokesman.

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