[Fiji Hill]

Britain, a laggard compared to its continental neighbours when it comes to cycling to work

Probably because it rains a lot in Britain. Bicycling in the rain would be a miserable experience.

[Winniesboy]

Britain, a laggard compared to its continental neighbours when it comes to cycling to work

Probably because it rains a lot in Britain. Bicycling in the rain would be a miserable experience.

It's a bit of a myth that rainfall is high in Britain, except for areas of the West and North. London's average annual rainfall is only 23ins, which is less than New York or Chicago. In any case, with modern cycling rainwear cycling in the rain isn't unpleasant