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Priory Lane does needs something doing with it. So many cyclists using it for both commuting and leisure that it needs some kind of notification to drivers to be considerate to cyclists. This could be just some cycle signs painted on the road, a 20 limit and a "caution cyclists" sign.
The existing shared path confuses drivers. They think (wrongly of course) that cyclists should "get in their lane". The path is however useful for slower/younger/less confident cyclists who would prefer to be taken out of direct conflict with other road users. I've used it when I've got the little one on the bike and often see people pottering down it. As people have mentioned, it doesn't even make it all the way direct to Richmond park (I think it does an extra wiggle) nor does it get as far as the primary school, which seems odd. I also don't like the "give way" signs at every junction. I didn't realise the entrance to the LTA was such a major road that needed precedent!
Anyway, TL:DR - something to inform drivers that cyclists will be and should be cycling on the road on Priory Lane would be a good thing.
However, Turbo Knobs like that guy from Brew are beyond help.