FEWER people in the city own or have access to a bike than six years ago, according to new research.

Each year the city council asks 1000 people about their views on services provided by the local authority.

In 2011, a quarter said they had a bike but by this year the figure had fallen by 7%.

Almost half of those who do, cycle at least once a month with one in five cycling at least once a week and 14% on a daily basis.

Four in 10 cycle for recreation, a quarter for commuting or fitness and 12% to carry out everyday tasks.

More than half admitted they are not interested in cycling any more than they already do.

Those who do want to get on their bikes more often say it is important to improve road and traffic and conditions.

The survey found 14% of people in the North East wanted more or better cycle lanes compared to 11% in the North West and 7% in the South.

Inconsiderate drivers were also perceived as more of a problem in the North East than in the other parts of the city.

Earlier this month it was revealed a plan to create a mini-Holland in the centre of the city had scooped £7million of Scottish Government cash.

The £15m scheme, which takes its inspiration from the Netherlands, will turn Woodside into a cycle friendly community.

It will involve a segregated cycle route along St George's Road from Charing Cross to Possil Road.

The new route will connect to the Sauchiehall Street cycleway which is being delivered as part of the scheme to turn the street into a tree lined avenue.

Mini-Holland will include the expansion of the cycle network into the city centre, Great Western Road, Maryhill, Garscube Road and the Forth and Clyde Canal.

Just last month we revealed how Glasgow’s bike sharing programme is to be expanded to ten more locations across the city.

The existing People Make Glasgow fleet will be doubled with the introduction of 500 new bikes and ten additional docking stations.

Glasgow City Council has given £900,000 from its capital budget to help fund the project to help make Glasgow the most cycling-friendly city in Scotland.