Hildenborough cyclist says she does not feel safe riding in Kent

IAM RoadSmart says data shows the number of reports leading to the serving of a notice of intended prosecution rose from 38% in 2021 to 54% in 2024.

However, a third of people say they do not cycle because they think it is too dangerous, the charity says.

According to the Department for Transport, 87 pedal cyclists were killed in Great Britain in 2023, while 3,942 were reported to be seriously injured and 10,970 slightly injured.

Ms Thomas told BBC Radio Kent: “I always see arguments between cyclists and drivers online, comment sections, radio phone-ins, but other countries aren’t like that, they all work together, it feels like a real conflict here.”