In what might just be the most exciting development for cycling in London ever, earlier this year Transport for London approved plans to create four new Cycle Superhighways. These include two new, completely segregated cycle lanes – dubbed ‘Crossrail for bikes’ – through central London. A further two cycle superhighways will also be built, and the four existing cycle superhighways will be upgraded.

The new routes, which in total cross nine boroughs, will help cycling become an integral part of London’s transport network so that anyone can jump on a bike to get to work, the shops or to discover London.