UK cycling evidence

Reference pages and tools built around primary UK sources. Every resource states what the data covers, what it does not cover and where to check the publisher record.

Evidence library

Facts you can trace

These pages are designed to be quoted responsibly: stable headings, explicit definitions, direct source links and no invented precision.

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E-bike safety alerts

Search a dated selection of OPSS reports and continue to the live government database for current alerts.

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Bicycle theft explorer

Look up police-recorded bicycle thefts near a postcode without turning a raw count into a risk score.

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E-bike legal checker

A cautious Great Britain and Northern Ireland decision helper based on current official rules.

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Bikes on trains

National Rail rules, operator-policy lookup and planning checks for folding and non-folding cycles.

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Bike geometry tools

Search every bike reviewed by RideIn, inspect available sizing evidence, compare verified frame measurements and add private bike records.

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Cycle to Work calculator

A transparent salary-sacrifice estimate with monthly cost, end payment and minimum-wage checks.

Citation standard

Scope before certainty.

“UK” is not used loosely. England-only travel survey results, Great Britain road-casualty records and police-force crime feeds are labelled separately. Counts are not converted into rankings or risk scores without a valid denominator.

Primary sourcesGovernment, regulator and operator material linked directly.
Method statedPeriod, geography, unit and limitations next to each result.
Dated evidenceStatic snapshots are labelled; live publisher records remain the current source.
Realistic British cycling scene for UK Cycling Data, Law and Safety Resources
A real-world view of the riding, equipment and conditions covered in UK Cycling Data, Law and Safety Resources.
Cyclist or mechanic demonstrating practical considerations for UK Cycling Data, Law and Safety Resources
Practical use, fit and everyday ownership should guide decisions about UK Cycling Data, Law and Safety Resources.
Detailed bicycle and equipment checks relevant to UK Cycling Data, Law and Safety Resources
Close inspection helps verify the details that matter for UK Cycling Data, Law and Safety Resources.