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Bicyclist demographics

Submitted by Brent Hugh on Thu, 09/08/2005 - 4:10am
How do bicyclists stack up?

According to an article on STLBiking.com these are the stats for recreational riders in the U.S.:
Total U.S. Cyclists: 64.3-million
Adults (16 and over): 48-million
Children: 14.3-million
Avid cyclists (Fitness/health): 31-million
Male/Female Ratio (Adults): 45%/55%
Median Age: 32
Median Household Income: $60,000+
College Graduates: 70%
Ratio to Golf: 2.5/1
Ratio to Tennis: 6/1
Cycling is the #1 fitness and health activity among doctors and lawyers over the age of 40.

Cycling is the second most popular recreational activity behind sport walking. It is the only one of these two that lends itself to commercial sponsorship.

17-million bicycles are sold in the United States each year.
BikeThisWay also has some interesting stats.

More stats are here, with sources.
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