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Bristol named as one of UK’s most cycle-friendly cities
Bristol scores highly for cycling safety and cycle routes but scores low for its prevalence of bike thefts in new research.
Norwich has been named as the most cycle-friendly city in the UK, followed by Newcastle, Belfast, Nottingham and Glasgow according to an index created by Saga, which sees Bristol in tenth place.
To determine the best cities, Saga created an index to score locations based on availability of bike share schemes, cyclist safety, likelihood of bike theft, number of cycling routes and the impact of local weather conditions on cycling.
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Bristol has a number of cycle lanes through the centre – photo: Martin Booth
Saga PMI & travel insurance director, Kevin McMullan, said: “Although the UK may not have achieved the status of becoming a cycling haven like the Netherlands quite yet, it’s fantastic to see so many cities across the country making substantial efforts to improve cycling routes and become more accessible.
“However, despite this growth, there are still many Britons who don’t feel their city is well equipped for cyclists – and to combat this, more investment should be considered across the country.
“By enhancing cycling infrastructure and prioritising road safety, we not only benefit the more experienced, over 50s cyclists by enabling them to maintain their regular physical activity, but also foster a cycle-friendly environment that empowers individuals of all ages to experience the positive impact of cycling.
“As these improvements are implemented, there will be less barriers to entry for cyclists, and more active people of all ages can use a bicycle – and feel safe while doing so.”
Main photo: Martin Booth
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