Cycling figures rise for fourth month

Cycling in Scotland increased for the fourth month in a row as the country entered phase three of its route map out of lockdown, according to new figures.

Data from automatic cycle counters reviewed by Cycling Scotland suggests in July there was a 44 per cent rise in the number of people on bikes compared with the same month in 2019.

Ten locations recorded increases of well over 100 per cent during that month, including in Irvine and Lenzie.

July’s increase follows rises of 68 per cent in April, 77 per cent in May and 63 per cent in June, compared with the same months last year.

It comes as the Scotland Cycle Repair Scheme went live in shops across the country at the beginning of August.

Cycling Scotland also piloted a new Essential Cycling Skills course to help families build the skills and confidence to cycle safely.