Cyclists can now report potholes on their iPhone’s by using the CTC’s Fill That Hole app.

Following the success of CTC’s pothole reporting website, launched three years ago, the app combines a photograph of a pothole and GPS technology to pinpoint the exact location of the hazard. Once a report is logged, the relevant local authority is informed.

CTC campaign Chris Peck, who was injured after cycling over a pothole in 2008, said:  “Potholes are a serious concern for cyclists. We’ve had a number of members end up in hospital after riding over a pothole and nearly 20 per cent of cycling crashes amongst CTC members have been caused by road defects.”

“We set up the Fill That Hole website as we want to make it easier for local authorities to find and fix potholes quickly, so fewer cyclists are hurt.”

With 1.4 million potholes reported across England and Wales last year, an estimated £9.5 billion is needed to bring the countries’ roads up to scratch, according to Alarm, the public risk management association

The Fill That Hole app will work with iPhone models 3G, 3GS and 4, running Apple’s iOS version 3 or version 4. The app is available free from the Apple App store. Alternatively report any pothole directly at www.fillthathole.org.uk.