According to a recent “RAAM Report” on Race Across America’s website, bicycle sales outpaced car sales in the U.S. last year. 2.6 million bikes were sold vs. 2.5 million cars.
While cycling remains primarily a recreational activity in this country, and today’s bike sales are being driven by the “Lance Effect” and popularity of road cycling, the article highlights an increasing bike-commuting trend due cities continue to invest in infrastructure for bike transportation. (Yeah!)
Not convinced bike commuting is viable in a northern climate? The article also noted 50% of Copenhagen residents will pedal commute by 2015.
For the full RAAM Report article, click here.
