On Monday, 19 May 2014 08:59:48 UTC+1, Bertie Wooster wrote:

Is it legal to pull in into a coned off area, other than in an
emergency?


Good point.
Roadworks require a Traffic Regulation Order from the council.
This usually makes it illegal to operate a vehicle within the designated area.
Unfortunately under Crank v Brooks 1980 once you dismount from your bicycle
you are a pedestrian.