Walking and cycling statistics

People used bikes less frequently in 2024 than previous year, with fewer women and children cycling along with lack of funding described as “concerning” by campaigners

Latest Department for Transport data shows number of bike journeys decreased in 2024, however, cycling distance went up by 9%, while average walking and car trips also saw an increase

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Lockdown sees cycling gender gap narrow, government statistics reveal

Men still made twice as many trips by bike as women last year – but it was three times as many in 2019

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