Cycling participation in England 2017-2023
Between November 2022 and November 2023, around 7.4 million people in England regularly participated in cycling, representing a slight decrease on the previous survey period. Participation levels noticeably increased during the 2019-20 period, with nearly 8.3 million people cycling during this time.
How much money do people in the UK spend on bicycles?
In 2023, household spending on bicycles in the UK neared 1.6 billion British pounds, reflecting a decrease of nearly two percent compared to the previous year. The sales volume of new bicycles in the UK has been on a downward trend since 2020, dropping to just over 1.7 million in 2024. However, while fewer bicycles are being purchased, their prices have been steadily increasing. In 2024, the average price of a new bicycle in the UK was around 600 British pounds.
How popular is Olympic cycling in the UK?
In 2024, nearly 20 percent of the UK population reported following track cycling as part of the Summer Olympics. Around that same year, public funding for Olympic cycling in the UK reached its highest-ever level, with investment for the Paris 2024 cycle approaching 30 million British pounds. Additionally, Great Britain ranks among the countries with the most Olympic medals in track cycling, along with France and Italy.
