10 Things That Put People Off Cycling

10 things that put people off cyclíng 77 Studies suggest that the UK is not a very cycling friendly nation. We look at the reasons why Sponsored by http://www.cycle-claims.co.uk/ Bad driving Cyclists have cited dangerous driving as the main factor for putting them off cycling. Bad road design Most roads are now designed solely for cars and motorised transport. Poor infrastructure Along with poorly designed roads, poor infrastructure and lack of cycle paths was one reason why cyclists felt uncomfortable in cities. 3 Perception of danger 4 Stories of people getting knocked off their bikes tend to proliferate and give people the idea that cycling is just too hazardous Lack of facilities Lack of cycling parking and storage facilities in public places causes people to see storing their bike as an Previous accidents inconvenience Previous accidents on the road can certainly have an impact on the cyclist involved and can mean that they fear returning to the road. 6 State of the roads Pot holes and roads falling into disrepair are massive disincentives for aspiring cyclists. Unable to keep up The speed of motorists means that many cyclists are aware of the speed differential, and feel intimidated on the road. The lure of other Countries When UK cyclists look at other countries, they will often perceive countries such as Germany and the Netherlands to be more amenable to cycling than the UK British weather 10 As ridiculous as it may sound, some British cyclists just don't like the British weather, believing their is too much wind and rain for cycling. SOURCES : http://www.theguardian.com/politics/2014/mar/31/10-things-that- put-people-off-cycling