Sophie Gordon, campaigns manager at charity Cycling UK, said she was impressed by the scheme during a recent visit to Cheltenham.
“I came out of the station and there was this beautiful, bright green path going exactly where I wanted to go. I didn’t have to worry about a busy roundabout, it just made it so easy.
“A lot of people find that it feels like an easy option and gives them the confidence to get on the bike and give it a go,” she added.
She said she could “completely sympathise” with those frustrated by the recent roadworks and disruption.
“But we have to remember that once it’s completed it will actually make journeys smoother, because once people start thinking they can cycle to university or work, that’s one less car on the road.”