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The Cardiff Cycle Challenge took place from 12 September – 2 October 2011. 63 organisations and 1,319 people took part, logging 60,843 miles between them. The Challenge inspired 223 new cyclists to take to their bikes.

“I have purchased myself a road bike as a Christmas present to myself! I am also looking to join a local cycling club so the Challenge has definitely got me on my bike!”

Elizabeth M. (Non-Cyclist, Nathaniel Lichfield And Partners)

Stats to date

  • People 1,616 PEOPLE
  • Organisation 71 ORGANISATIONS
  • Distance 96,397 MILES
  • Non-cyclists 224 NEW CYCLISTS
  • Trips 13,424 TRIPS
  • CO2 20,294 KG CO2

Participant breakdown

51% of Challenge participants were non- or occasional cyclists


Three months after the Challenge, in December 2011:

  • 17% of non-cyclists reported cycling at least once a week

  • 20% of occasional cyclists reported cycling at least two days a week

  • 13% of non-cyclists reported cycling to work at least once a week

  • 6% of participants who reported travelling to work by car at baseline had switched to cycling to work as their main mode of transport

Participant feedback

I had not ridden a bike before the Challenge for 40+years. Now I really enjoy my Saturday afternoon ride around the park; this is great fun.
– Sandy L. (Non-Cyclist, Energy Saving Trust – Wales)
I bought a bike and use it every weekend. I also use the bikes in work to cycle home for lunch.
– R.H. (Occasional Cyclist, Eversheds)
I think there are more cyclists about so it seems safer to cycle!
– J.T (Regular Cyclist, Cardiff University)