Design can encourage more people to cycle.A survey of 170 cyclist in London© Lee Washington

How do you find cycling in London?Enjoyable but occasionally frustrating, scary and dangerous especially for novice cyclists.Great, very enjoyable. Once you get past the initial 'fear', which puts most people off.excellent cycling city - Flat, and generally don't have too much trouble in trafficIt's terrible.I like the buzzUsually fun, sometimes scary...good fun for the most Love and hate relationship.Very rewarding.fast and congestedExhilerating. Probably for the wrong reasons.Fun, Thrilling, a necessity and a hobby. AtrociousVery exciting.since cycling I have a renewed appreciation for the cityFun, Frustrating, Dangerous, Enjoyable, Fast, Economical

How safe do you feel?75% feel safe25% feel unsafe

How safe do you feel?I feel safe but there’s nothing you can do about potential idiot drivers.I feel everyone on 2 wheels in London is inherently unsafe.There are some proper bastards out thereDrivers don't seem to realise how vulnerable cyclists aresafe, but only because I am carefulas soon as you feel safe, you'll be in troubleriding regularly its not a question of if but when you will be involved in an accident. all you can do is minimise risk as much as possible.If car drivers/coach drivers and taxi drivers were more observant and/or considerate I'd feel very safe.its not true that a cyclist is totally safe, even the most street wise onesI ride defensively, trying to anticipate problems, so *usually* feel in control of the situationGetting more dangerous thanks to other rubbish cyclists. I'm a decent rider. Drivers, peds, other cyclists are the problem!!!!

How often do you ride in London?89% everyday6% a few times a month3% at weekends2% a few times a year

How far do your commute?43% commute five to ten miles 35% commute more than ten miles20% commute one to five miles1% commute less than a mile

Have you ever been involved in an accident?61% have had an accidentthe following causes were given,52% car15% pedestrian8% car door6% taxi5% van4% bus3% rider error2% motorbike2% pothole1% another cyclist

Where do you store your bike when at home?59% in my house16% garage14% shed7% in my garden2% on my balcony1% bike stand near my home

Have you encouraged a friend to also cycle?85% of cyclists have encouraged a friend to cycle

What did you tell them about cycling in London?That it wasn't as bad as it seems in the mediaI lied. I told them it was safe, fun and it was good for London and them.It's great fun an the best way to see our wonderful townits health by stealthIt's faster, healthier, more reliable and not half as unsafe as it looks.That is was a question of when not if an accident will happen so minimise risks.don't be intimidated by cars! the roads belong to cyclists just as much as cars.It's quickPiece of cake!To be as visible as possible.Told them it can be scary to begin, but you get used to it. I lied, I told him he would get more sex.Just do it!Be careful of drivers in south LondonDon't. Ride a bike nearly anywhere else, but in London get the tube and the bus, 'cos the motorists there are simply malicious.Not as bad as people say.It sucks, worst place for cycling in Europe.Ride like you drive: assertive, fast and as if everyone's out to kill you. Which they are.

What are the downsides of cycling?32% having my bike stolen19% being sweaty17% lack of cycle parking17% carrying a lock 10% carrying a helmet around6% no where to put my bike in my home

How would you improve cycling in London?21% more education and training19% improved cycle lanes17% change the law to benefit cyclists10% more parking7% limit or ban HGVs6% fewer vehicles3% reduce bike theft

How would you improve cycling in London?manhole covers/grids with asphalt on for grip, and level with the road surfacereduce speed limits, remove cycle lanes,I'd ban lorries from entering the central zone.create more incentives for more people to cycle. larger and more comprehensive cycle lanes.there are special TV ads for motorbikers, why not us?Decrease HGV presence.Get more kids on bikes - more cycling to schoolReduce/Remove lorries in central london. THE most important matter in cycling in London right now.Helmets save lives, worth making more people aware of that for sure.safer places to lock your bike where there is security.more cycle lanesNo HGVs and more facilities for Cycle Sport in General.change drivers (the general public's) attitude and awareness of cyclistsEducation, Education, Education (drivers and cyclists).Stop passing laws like allowing cyclists to go the wrong way up 1 way streets. It causes resentment.proper cycling lanes. safe places to keep the bike like mini sheds (some stations have these).