Are more women cycling this summer?

I feel like I’m constantly being told and made aware of the gender gap in cycling in the UK, but it makes me question actually how much of a gender gap is there really on the streets of London? Well, do not fret my friend, for a have done a little research. Apparently 64% of cyclists in the capital are men, yes MEN! (according to data gathered by the London Travel Demand Survey 2012/11 via the Cycling Intelligence Blog)

This statistic doesn't add up to me, because lately I have noticed lots and lots of women cycling through the capital, they are around every corner, in between every car stuck in a jam and cruising down every bus lane. To me, it doesn’t look like there is a gap at all!

This called for one thing only - going undercover for some COVERT SURVEILLANCE in the name of finding out the real facts!

Yes, fellow cyclist, I put on my fluorescent attire and my cycling bib tights to fit in with the neon bicycle gangs I see powering to work every day (just kidding!). Actually, I put on my fake moustache and spectacles to pass off as city gent answering only to the name of INSPECTOR PASHLEY POIROT and went under cover to snap some of the sassy female cyclists who are appearing on the London roads daily.

I now present to you some of my findings. Proof that women are taking to the saddle in full force this summer!

She knows it






And she knows it



Bonus points for woman AND kids

Thankfully, I managed to hold my guise for the duration of my oh-so-reliable investigation. I think you will find that these pictures show significant findings that this summer women are taking to the streets on two-wheels....Surely the gender gap has narrowed somewhat since those statistics came out?

INVESTIGATION PENDING