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. Cycling UK found that the risk of injury whilst cycling is only 0.05 per 1000 hours of cycling. And the number of people cycling in London has been increasing at a higher rate compared to Great Britain as a whole.
There are a number of ways you stay safe while you cycle in the capital, including planning your journey, inspecting your bike, following the Highway Code, making yourself seen, and using safe cycle parking.
