Bristol

Population 428.100 – Bristol is England’s sixth most populous city and has long had a tradition of being a hub of eco ideas, art and entertainment. We are truly dedicated to sustainable living and proud of it too. That’s why the city has been chosen as European Green Capital 2015.
Bristol is also a fair trade city and the UK’s first cycling city. There are over 450 parks and green spaces, proportionately more than any other UK city.
In the summer, one of the many cycling events is Bristol’s Biggest Bike Ride where up to 10, 000 riders enjoy a choice of routes ranging from 9 to 38 miles sharing traffic-free routes under Bristol’s iconic Clifton Suspension Bridge and into the beautiful countryside beyond.
Other activities include Bristol Cycle Festival, Mountain Bike trails in Ashton Court park estate and riding along the popular Bristol to Bath Railway Path, which is a 15-mile (24 km) off-road cycleway, part of National Cycle Network and was used for 2.4 million trips in 2007, increasing by 10% per year.
In 2011, data from the Census and Department for Transport showed that 16,211 people cycled to work which is 5% of population, more than double the 8,087 who cycled to work in 2001.
Plus, 9% of the population of Bristol cycled at least five times a week, compared to the 2% national average in England.