10% of Edinburgh commuters use a bike making it top-ranked in UK, study highlights
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Edinburgh has been named the UK’s top city for bike commuting, with 10.00% of its workforce choosing to cycle to work, according to new research.
The study, conducted by Cartridge Save using national statistics, analysed over 100 UK towns and cities to identify where cycling is becoming a dominant commuting method.
With dedicated bike lanes, scenic routes, and a strong push for sustainable travel, Edinburgh has emerged as a leader in cycling culture despite its famously wet weather.
Cambridge ranks second at 8.13%, with the figures reflecting the city’s compact size, flat terrain, and long-standing reputation as a cycling destination.
Glasgow follows in third place with 6.00%, reflecting recent investments in cycling infrastructure, while Oxford ranks fourth with 4.77% and York rounds out the top five at 3.45%.
Kingston upon Hull (3.06%), Gosport (2.97%), Norwich (2.81%), Bristol (2.64%), and Portsmouth (2.47%) complete the top 10, according to the research, highlighting the commitment each city has made to active transport.
At the bottom of the table is Brentwood in Essex, where just 0.23% of people commute by bike, with the study suggesting a gap between the UK’s best and worst-performing areas. Other low-ranking cities include Bradford (0.28%), Blackburn (0.29%), Barnsley (0.30%), and Dudley (0.39%), underscoring regional disparities in cycling uptake.