Cycling trips and holidays continue to be popular all over the world for variety of reasons. Not everywhere however has the infrastructure to support cyclists in the ways that they need, many places are simply not bike-friendly. When considering whether or not a city is bike friendly or not there are a few things you might want to consider; the likelihood of bike theft, number of repair centres, number of accidents as well as the condition and availability of cycling routes. This posts looks at four of the cities that fare well against this set of criteria in England.
Plymouth
If you are seeking the best cycling experience in England, then you should head to Plymouth. The latest cycling survey places this Devonshire city as the friendliest in England. Plymouth has found to be the best city in England for cyclists in England due to a number of factors. These include; the low number of bike accidents, a decrease in cases of bike theft, and the presence of reliable bike repair centres across the city as well as the good condition of the routes. Not only that but the city Consequently, Plymouth is one city in England all cycling enthusiasts should head to.
Norwich
The city of Norwich comes second in the list of the top 4 bike-friendly cities in England. Besides being a great city to cycle, Norwich also boasts of excellent accommodation in its affordable tourism restaurants. Moreover, as a reading city, you are most likely to come face to face with the ancient literature as you travel to the city of Norwich.
Bristol
Bristol is the third most bike friendly city in the whole of England. Located in the South Western part of England and with a population of about half a million, the city is hailed as among the largest in this part of England. Nonetheless, the city’s planners have incorporated bike friendly policies in their planning and it is no wonder then that the city easily clinched position three in the top 4 bike-friendly cities in England.
St Helens in Merseyside
St Helens in Merseyside finishes our listing of the top 4 best cycling cities in England. St Helens in Merseyside is a metropolitan city located between Liverpool and Manchester and has other elegant attractions to any traveler besides it being a great cycling destination. It’s proximity to the shopping havens that are Manchester and Liverpool, as well as a music scene enviable all over Europe.
Two notable cities, which do not feature this list, are London and Cambridge. These cities traditionally known as cycling cities don’t make our list because of increased number of accidents, theft and unavailability of sufficient repair centres along the routes.