Lorries and close passes are the biggest deterrents putting people off becoming cyclists, poll concludes

Better bike lanes and more serious approach to bad driving would encourage people to cycle more

Commuting by bike. Image: Richard Baybutt

(Image credit: Richard Baybutt)

Sharing the road with lorries, the threat of being passed too close by vehicles, and poor road surfaces are the top three factors putting people off cycling on Britain's roads, a survey has shown.

The YouGov poll - which was sent to a random selection of individuals from a pool of 800,000 individuals - was completed by 2,024 adults.

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Michelle Arthurs-Brennan

Michelle Arthurs-Brennan the Editor of Cycling Weekly website. An NCTJ qualified traditional journalist by trade, Michelle began her career working for local newspapers. She's worked within the cycling industry since 2012, and joined the Cycling Weekly team in 2017, having previously been Editor at Total Women's Cycling. Prior to welcoming her daughter in 2022, Michelle raced on the road, track, and in time trials, and still rides as much as she can - albeit a fair proportion indoors, for now.