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“You’re far more likely to see a car and predict how they move”: One in 12 cyclists fear illegal e-bikes more than motorists, new survey claims – as just 18% say they feel safe on UK roads

“Our research suggests the traditional cars-versus-cyclists narrative may no longer tell the full story of where riders feel most at risk,” Cycleplan’s CEO said

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Cyclists in London 1 – copyright Simon MacMichael

90% scared of cycling in UK cities — new research suggests fear of collisions, road rage and theft putting people off

Calling the findings a "wake-up call", bike subscription provider Swapfiets said "it's clear that current efforts aren't enough" and urged government "to not only reinstate but increase the active travel budget"

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British cyclists feel less safe and more dissatisfied with their cycle lanes compared to European riders, research finds

New survey finds British cyclists are less satisfied with cycle lane design and maintenance, feel less safe, and feel they face more barriers to making bicycle journeys than riders in the Netherlands, Denmark, Sweden and Germany

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London skyline

Better office facilities would get more people cycling into work, study finds

Interestingly, safety was not cited as a major factor preventing people from commuting by bike,

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Marble Arch cycle lane (copyright Simon MacMichael)

Cycling UK accuse Fair Fuel UK of running ‘how much do you hate cycling’ survey

Charity says 'rigged' poll contains 'leading questions' on cycle lanes and low traffic neighbourhoods

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Cycling set to leapfrog public transport as choice for commute, survey finds

Walking also set to increase – but it’s not all good news, more people plan to drive to work post lockdown

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Angry driver (CC licensed by John Greenfield via Flickr)

Drivers more patient with cyclists since lockdown according to survey

Have the nation’s drivers changed? Or is it something else…?

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One in three people in UK could switch from driving to cycling or walking

Cycling UK survey also finds that 2 in 3 want to see dedicated cycle paths

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Danger deters one in three Britons from riding bikes, according to new survey

Latest research reinforces perception of road danger as top reason people don’t ride

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Cycling is Britain’s least favourite means of travel, survey finds

It's also the only way of getting around that people are most likely to "strongly" disfavour

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