Claims cycling has brought £1.4 million to Birmingham economy

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Saturday 20 August 2016 at 9:47am

British Cycling claims that interest in the sport will leave a lasting legacy in the city. Credit: Lawrence JC Baron / Demotix/Demotix/Press Association Images

There are claims that a tie-up between British Cycling, Sky, Sport England and Birmingham City Council will leave a lasting legacy in Birmingham.

They say that cycling in the city has meant:

They say that since 2010, over 70,092 people in Birmingham have enjoyed British Cycling's recreation programmes, taking part in rides across the city.

Jackie Brennan, British Cycling Recreation Manager for West Midlands, said: