Travelling by bike has become more convenient than ever in France with the help of free app Geovelo. The app works as a GPS system, guiding cyclists to the safest and most convenient routes, catering to the rising numbers of French people using bikes as their primary mode of transport.

Birmingham has announced a plan that seeks to improve its public transport systems and limit the amount of private vehicles in the city centre. The hope is that these moves will reduce carbon emissions and also reinvent the city as a supersized neighbourhood based upon local centres.

Women are significantly less likely to ride a bike than men, citing personal safety and driver behaviour as two of their biggest concerns. Liv Cycling works to demystify the sport, educate beginners, and create a supportive community to encourage everyone to give cycling a try.

As the UK emerges from COVID-19 lockdown, public transport capacity is set to be severely limited to reduce the risk of further infection. But is a surge in private car journeys inevitable? Or could the post-pandemic world present a new opportunity to encourage greener, healthier commutes?