Cycling growth in UK at risk of being left behind by Europe, experts warn
by Laura Laker from Environment | The Guardian on (#62941)
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.
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