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The Vanishing Cyclist of Little Milton

A329, Little Milton, Oxfordshire Apparition Modern

In the sleepy Oxfordshire village of Little Milton, a strange phenomenon has been observed on more than one occasion. A driver heading towards the village spotted a cyclist who suddenly vanished into thin air. The driver stopped to see if the cyclist had fallen off their bike but could find no one. This bizarre incident was not a one-off, as nine years later, the same driver was travelling with their son when they both witnessed a cyclist disappear in the same neighbourhood. Despite a thorough search, no trace of the cyclist was found.

Imagine being on a routine drive when suddenly a cyclist appears, only to vanish seconds later. This has happened not once but twice to the same driver on the A329 and Rofford Lane in Little Milton. The second incident was particularly compelling as the driver was not alone; their son witnessed the disappearance as well. The fact that both incidents occurred in the same area, involving the same witness, lends credibility to the accounts. While the cause of these disappearances remains a mystery, they have become a fascinating part of local folklore.

Historical Context

The area has a long history dating back to the medieval period, but there are no specific historical events linked to the vanishing cyclist phenomenon.

Location

Location Details

Location Type
Road
Activity Types
Visual
Witness Credibility
Multiple Witnesses
Threat Level
Harmless
Accessibility
Public Access
Date / Era
2006, and December 2015
Postcode Area
OX

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