Cycling is down nearly a quarter since coronavirus peak

The decline has sparked fears the Government will fail to hit its target for increasing cycling activity.

Cycling on main roads in England has fallen by nearly a quarter from the peak recorded during coronavirus restrictions, Department for Transport (DfT) figures show (PA) (PA Wire)

Cycling on main roads in England has fallen by nearly a quarter from the peak recorded during coronavirus restrictions, Department for Transport (DfT) figures show.

The decline has sparked fears the Government will fail to hit targets for increasing cycling activity.

DfT data demonstrates the surge in cycling – when Covid restrictions affected travel patterns – peaked in March 2021.