You should come to London and take a look. Many people use bikes to get to work or school, in fact it’s getting more popular all the time. Bicycle usage has doubled over the past 5 years and about half a million bike journeys are now made each day in the city.
In addition London has the popular “Barclays cycle hire” scheme where you can rent bikes from stands in the street. These are commonly known as “Boris Bikes” after the Mayor of London, Boris Johnson.
A lot of people do worry about the danger of cycling in London traffic. But in my opinion and experience, it’s OK if you cycle sensibly and avoid the busiest junctions (intersections). And of course you should always use lights after dark. Free cycle route maps are available from TfL (Transport for London) which show you all the numbered cycle routes in London, which usually avoid the busiest streets.
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