Cycling is not only a popular form of transportation, but also a fully professional sport in itself. Every day, millions of people participate in cycling, with the
in 2021 amounting to over 22 million. Meanwhile, bikes and cycling accessories represent a key global market, and in 2021, the
amounted to over 3,000. While the industry was affected by the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, sales have largely recovered, with the
in 2021 amounting to around 3.25 million; an increase of over 11 percent on the previous year.
How many people cycle in the United States?
Participation levels are also strong outside of Europe, with the
number of people participating in cycling in the United States totaling over 51 million. There are many different types of cycling to take part in, including BMX and mountain biking. In 2021, the
number of people participating in BMX cycling in the United States was nearly four million, while the
number of mountain biking participants was slightly under nine million.
What major cycling events are there?
The Tour de France is an annual cycling competition that takes place every July. The event mostly takes place in France, but is known throughout the world. As of 2022, the four
most successful Tour de France riders had each won the competition five times. Perhaps unsurprisingly, the
country with the most Tour de France wins was the host country itself, followed by Belgium. Meanwhile, road and track cycling also feature at the Olympic Games. Ahead of the 2024 Games, the
country with the most Olympic medals for track cycling was Great Britain, with a total of 79.
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