Manifesto guide: which party will do the most for cycling?

We compare the manifesto pledges of the Conservatives, Labour, Liberal Democrats, Ukip and the Greens to see who comes top on cycling policy

Amid fevered discussions of Brexit, the NHS and social care, not to mention the suddenly renewed importance of security and tackling terrorism, it might seem a bit niche - almost frivolous - to ask what the party manifestos are saying about cycling.

But I'd argue it's interesting and worthwhile for a couple of reasons. To begin with, as I've endlessly argued on this blog, getting significantly more people on to two wheels can bring enormous benefits to the nation.