Boris Johnson, pictured, said changed could be achieved in London because "we are making cycling an integral part of our transport network"

Boris Johnson has challenged Downing Street to match his commitment to cycling, calling on the government to replicate his investment in London’s cycle network across the country.

As Mayor of London, Mr Johnson has created a £913 million budget for cycling in the capital over the next decade. The government has spent a total of about £370 million on cycling provision for the rest of the country since 2010.

Britain faces a long-term future of traffic jams and obesity crises unless the government creates a £600 million annual budget for cycling, according to MPs and Olympic champions.

Asked if the government should create this budget, Mr Johnson said: “These changes can only be achieved [in London] because we are making cycling an integral part of