'Astonishing': Cyclists now outnumber motorists in City of London

Cyclists are now the ‘single largest vehicular mode” in peak times on the streets in the City of London

A cyclist using a cycle lane in London
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Cyclists are now the single largest form of transport counted during peak times on the streets in the City of London. 

According to Forbes, a detailed report has been filed to the transportation committee of the City of London Corporation, the municipal governing body of London’s square mile, which suggests at peak times, people cycling represent 40% of road traffic in the city and 27% throughout the rest of the day.

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Tom Thewlis
News and Features Writer

Tom has been writing for Cycling Weekly since 2022 and his news stories, rider interviews and features appear both online and in the magazine. 

Since joining the team, he has reported from some of professional cycling's biggest races and events including the Tour de France and the World Championships in Glasgow. He has also covered major races elsewhere across the world. As well as on the ground reporting, Tom writes race reports from the men's and women's WorldTour and focuses on coverage of UK domestic cycling.