CYCLING in Scotland has increased by nearly 50% in the last year amid coronavirus restrictions, according to new figures.
Between March and August there were 43% more cycling journeys recorded compared with the same six-month period in 2019, according to Cycling Scotland.
Figures reviewed from automatic cycle counters also suggest there was a 33% rise in the number of people on bikes in August against the same month last year. That increase follows rises of 68% in April, 77% in May, 63% in June and 44% in July.
Cycling Scotland chief executive Keith Irving called the latest figures “heartening”. He said: “In the past six months, we’ve all seen our lives radically change.
“As we move into winter, the public health evidence clearly suggests we should try to be active and outside as much as possible.
“Cycling – and walking and wheeling – are great ways to achieve this.”
Six locations had monthly increases of more than 100%, with one counter in Glasgow (Clyde Street) showing a 199% rise.
Other major increases were recorded in Kingseat Road, Dunfermline (132%) and Ayr Road in Newton Mearns (128%).
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