More cyclists on the road in the Highlands

THERE has been a big increase in the number of Scots cycling, according to new figures.

A six-month snapshot by Cycling Scotland shows that between March and August 43 per cent more cycling journeys were recorded compared to 2019.

Chief executive Keith Irving said: “We expected that the progressive lifting of lockdown restrictions in most areas would affect cycling numbers and for the second month running we are seeing these increases start to slow slightly. It’s heartening that cycling is still a third higher this August compared to last.”

Last December a counter on the Millburn Road Cycle Route, which provides safe cycling between the city centre and Raigmore, hit the 100,000 mark.

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