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UK Cycling Stalls Despite Infrastructure and E-Bike Growth
12/21/2025
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Story summary
- England's cycling participation has stagnated despite 2008 Team GB successes.
- Brompton reports its lowest sales since 2021.
- London has nearly 1.5 million daily cycling trips due to supportive infrastructure.
- Experts say safety is key to increasing cycling, with a shift toward gravel and indoor bikes.
- UK e-bike sales trail Europe, totaling about 150,000 per year amid safety and illegal-bike concerns.
