As the capital of the UK, London is one of the largest cities in Europe, making it extremely busy. Naturally, this can make cyclists (and potential cyclists) nervous.
However, statistically, cycling is a relatively safe activity. When Cycling UK looked at police figures, road traffic reports, population statistics, and the National Travel Survey, they found that the risk of injury whilst cycling was only 0.05 per 1000 hours of cycling. And the number of people cycling in London has actually been increasing at a higher rate compared to Great Britain as a whole.
So how can you stay safe while you enjoy cycling in the capital? Read our guide to cycling in London to find out.
