Cycling growth in UK at risk of being left behind by Europe, experts warn

Bicycle sales down by a quarter on pre-pandemic levels and electric bike takeup also stalling after a boom

The UK risks being left behind Europe on cycling growth, experts have warned, as cycle sales are down by a quarter on pre-pandemic levels and electric bike sales are plateauing following a boom in 2020.

Although cycling levels have significantly risen since the pandemic - up 33% in the year to 30 July, according to Department for Transport (DfT) figures - sales of new bikes are not keeping pace.