An Olympian effort: my struggle to cycle from London to Paris

An Olympian effort: my struggle to cycle from London to Paris

The perfect case study on cycling infrastructure in Britain, Laura Laker’s most recent article available here for The Guardian paints a picture of missed opportunities, untapped possibilities for economic growth, lack of funding and ultimately political will in the UK.

Photograph: The Guardian – Laura Laker

Laura is the author of Potholes and Pavements: A Bumpy Ride on Britain’s National Cycle Network, and podcast host on Streets Ahead.