Anti-cycling stories are bad for the UK’s health, says Chris Boardman

Racing champion turned active travel advocate criticises parts of the media for safety scaremongering

The UK's public health is being directly harmed by anti-cycling coverage in parts of the media, Chris Boardman, who heads the government's main active travel organisation, has told the Guardian.

Boardman, a former champion cyclist and businessman, leads Active Travel England (ATE) and is at the forefront of government efforts to help people switch from car trips to healthier and more sustainable travel.