As inclusive traffic free days in Italy increase - will we see them in the UK?

Dolomites Bike Day saw a 36 mile loop closed to traffic over the weekend - will we ever see this initiative rolled out in the UK?

Closed roads for cyclists are usually reserved for high profile races or relatively expensive sportives, but in Northern Italy they're being rolled out for free in an attempt to increase cycle tourism.

Over the weekend Dolomites Bike Day saw a 58km (36 mile) loop closed to motor vehicles and around 5,000 cyclists enjoyed the event in its inaugural year.

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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.