Survey shows support for cycling

A survey has revealed that almost two-thirds of people are supportive of encouraging others to cycle more, with a similar percentage wanting to see more cycle-friendly routes across the country. The survey of more than 4,000 people, commissioned by Cycling UK, found that while the majority (92%) can ride a bike, less than half do.

Looking at the survey data surrounding cycling and gender, it showed that women were almost twice as likely as men to not know how to ride a bike (11% compared to 6%), with lack of confidence also being twice that of male respondents (41% compared to 19%). The survey went on to outline how men and women equally identified road safety as the main reason they don’t cycle, (50% and 47%, respectively).

Overall, 64% of respondents were supportive of encouraging others to cycle more, with only 9% stating they did not agree that people should be encouraged to cycle more. Some 70% of respondents also wanted to see more cycle-friendly routes across the country.

Sarah Mitchell, Cycling UK’s chief executive, said: “There is a clear desire from the UK to build better cycle infrastructure and get more wheels on the road.