Is cycle sport encouraging uptake of cycling?

For me, racing and utility riding go hand in hand.

Good for you but not the case for everyone.
How many racing cyclists drive with their bikes in their cars to ride/race starts?

British Cycling's 'Go Ride' scheme is all about bike handling for racing (Ride one handed to pick up your water bottle rather than signal to drivers) and for spotting talent. They do a little every day cycling training but not the amount they could do. The bring some racing norms like helmet compulsion/promotion to everyday riding.

I asked Shanaze Reade once how her success could inspire young people to make trips on a bike and she said she doesn't ride on roads (too dangerous)

(Though looks like she could be going clubbing on her BMX:
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