Why Scots are getting on their bikes

Cycling is enjoying a renaissance in Scotland, its growing popularity driven by soaring fuel prices, increasing congestion and health concerns.

Figures reveal the number of cyclists using one of Edinburgh’s main cycle paths has risen by more than half in just one year.

And the UK-wide survey released yesterday also found that nearly half those questioned used their bikes more than they did five years ago, and one-third cycled more than ten years ago.
Scotsman