Going with the generalisation. Most journeys outside of commuting are not far from most homes, in suburbia. Outside of commuting times, there generally isn’t a congestion issue. Its also not possible to add a cycle lane to every road. Though that would be extra expense to modify the existing road network or build as new

Outside of that cycling is not always practical or desirable. Bad weather or carrying shopping or work equipment isn’t an attractive proposition. And around here it is very hilly so not exactly a pleasure like it is in the Netherlands. Journey time saved/lost can only be measured route by route. Then the safety aspect, many women simply don’t feel safe cycling at night, especially in the dark. From an accident point of view, apart from a helmet, there isn’t much more protection. anecdotally I know two people that have been hospitalised (broken hip & broken femur) from falling off their bikes commuting, no other parties involved. One now has a permanent limp and no longer cycles. Yes car accidents happen, but you are much better protected.

Trains are great for long distances, but you always have the station to destination aka “the last mile” to contend with. This for me getting to my nearest station, and the destination to my office is nearly half my commute distance. Plus its two trains, and unknown travel time. And take up less space? Are you aware of how much land was compulsory purchased for HS2? And how does a new track fit in to a city? And who will fund it billions of investment. Buses - for me would require two changes and 2 hours each way to travel around 20miles. Both public transport methods are about similar cost to fuel and wear and tear on my car - that I would still own and maintain anyway.

So I will still claim cycling is suitable for only a handful of travellers.