@BongoTwisty@social.vivaldi.net
2026-07-08 10:08 UTC
@juliette@mastodon.green
There was a report last year exploring how children in the UK get about in their area. The report highlighted something similar to what you describe. Looks like an equity issue rather than one of preference.
A gender gap exists in children's cycling
Proportion of children who cycled at least five times in the last week
17% of girls
28% of boys
Proportion of children who think their local area is a good place to cycle
66% of girls
72% of boys
Proportion of children who see themselves as someone who often cycles
8% of girls
17% of boys
https://www.walkwheelcycletrust.org.uk/the-walking-and-cycling-index/childrens-walking-and-cycling-index/
Replies (2)
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@nusher@mastodon.scot 2026-07-08 10:41
@BongoTwisty@social.vivaldi.net @juliette@mastodon.green Interesting that one of the reasons they mention is girls wearing skirts. It is possible to cycle with a skirt (I have done it myself), but it isn’t easy. It is true that women’s clothes in general make it harder to cycle, helmets affect hairstyle, lots of reasons why it may be less popular especially as a travel method for girls rather than just for leisure.
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@sorenhave@mastodon.nu 2026-07-08 18:51
@BongoTwisty@social.vivaldi.net Interesting, thanks for sharing. I wonder how much this relates to what the parents think. Because children only start cycling if the parents support it. @juliette@mastodon.green