A bicycle is not only a recreation anymore

The latest, July report European Bicycle Industry and Market Profile Report prepared by CONEBI (Confederation of the European Bicycle Industry) shows that sales in the European bicycle industry sector increased by as much as 40 percent to a 20-year high of €18.3 billion or 22 million units sold (bicycles and e-bikes) across the EU 27 and the UK (2020). We are also witnessing a boom in Poland – sales are estimated at one million units per year, and the industry systematically records growth. The data from CentrumRowerowe.pl shows that in 2020 the number of units sold increased by 126.5 percent compared to 2019.

"Poles, following the example of Europeans, fell in love with two-wheelers. Bicycles have become a part of our everyday life and, importantly, we ride them regardless of the weather or the season. Of course, Poland still has a lot ahead of us compared to the European market and we are still far from such countries. such as the Netherlands, Denmark, or Germany. However, we have been observing an increased interest in cycling for a long time, not only as a form of activity or recreation but also more and more often as a green means of transport, being a cleaner alternative to standard public transport The demand for two-wheelers is also definitely fostered by the fashion for a healthy lifestyle, the increasing availability of bicycle paths, the development of infrastructure or the desire to take care of the environment. pedaling to keep fit after long lockdowns or avoid crowded public transport on the way to work," Jacek Zieziulewicz, commercial director at Dadelo, which owns CentrumRowerowe.pl, said.

(WBJ)