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@Oliver Schick
I don't know. TfL may have some data on it.
A similar example is the 7/7 bombings. Not a strike, but still a pretty negative reason to get on a bike. This is often cited as a surge in cycling, and of course the bike-buying spree that people engaged in at Central London bike shops on that day was impressive. However, the data indicated that while there was a brief spike in cycling, it was soon swallowed up by the already pre-existing growth curve (i.e., it didn't lead to an exceptional trend) and didn't make any difference in the end.
The best thing is still for people to realise just how good cycling is in and of itself. Negative motivations don't tend to last as long. If somebody really prefers public transport, that's what they should (be able to) use.