A Bicycling Magazine/Harris Poll shows that nearly half the adult population rode a bike last year.
Total Cyclist: | 99 Million |
Adult: | 55 Million |
Children: | 44 Million |
25 Million adults cycle at least once a week
Bicycling ranks as, the third largest participant sport behind exercise walking and swimming*
Active cyclists ( those who participate two or more times per week) out number golfers more than 2 - 1 and tennis players more than 4 - 1.**
There are more cyclist in the United States than skiers, golfers and tennis players combined*
Profile of the Cycling Enthusiast:
- 57% are between the ages of 18 and 34
- 63% are professionals or managers
- 52% have household incomes of $40,000 or more
- 54% are male and 46% are female
- 75% have attended college; 52% have graduated
- Health conscious and active
* source: National Sporting Goods Association
** source: Bicycle Market Research Institute
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