39 miles were cycled per person per year in the period 1991/1993.
(Source: Key Note, 1995).
3.6 million people use their bicycles on a weekly basis (Source: Countryside Commission, 1995).
1.1 million people are daily commuters (Source: Department of Transport, 1991).
40 percent of people use their bikes for leisure. More people would use their bicycles more if the environment for cycling was better (Source: Cycling Motorists, How to encourage them, Automobile Association).
According to the British Cycling Federation, in 1998, there were approximately 10 000 mountain bikers who compete on a semi-regular basis and around 8500 road racers (ie licensed by the BCF). The British Triathlon Association have 3700 triathletes registered.
The British Cycling Federation has 14 000 members. The Cyclists' Touring Club has 50,000 and Sustrans has 37 000.
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3.6 million people use their bicycles on a weekly basis (Source: Countryside Commission, 1995).