Increase in traffic leaves people scared to cycle
The number of people taking to two wheels and cycling has dropped, with traffic and road conditions blamed for a rise in perceived danger. Figures published by the Department for Transport show that nationwide, the average adult made 15 journeys by bike in 2016, compared to 17 ten years before.
The study found that almost 60 per cent of adults believe cycling on Britain's roads is too dangerous. However, it did show that while fewer journeys were undertaken, people were cycling further, with the average journey of 3.5 miles an improvement over the 3 miles of 2015.