Interesting Missouri bicycling facts and statistics

Bicycles rule!

The bicycle is the most popular vehicle in the world today.

Since 2005 the number of bicycles sold in the U.S. each year (19 million) has exceeded the number of cars sold.

There are two million regular bicyclists in Missouri.

Nationally, bicycling generates more $133 billion annually for the economy, $17.7 billion in state and federal taxes, and supports nearly 1.1 million jobs.

In Missouri, there are over 100 local bicycle shops; over 1,000 employees; over $220 million in annual revenue.

"Bicycling is the new golf," according to the New York Times

Bicycling is the second most popular recreational activity in the U.S. (behind walking)

Cycling is the #1 fitness and health activity among doctors and lawyers over the age of 40.

Bicyclists outnumber skiers, golfers, and tennis players combined.

1.6 million people visit Missouri to hike or bicycle each year, 4.3% of all tourists.

Americans take 3.3 billion bicycling trips and 35.3 billion walking trips each year

Missourians take 20 million bicycle trips each year.

The Katy Trail has half a million visitors each year

Katy Trail visitors spend an average of $260 per trip.

The Katy Trail cost approximately $6 million to build and generates an estimated $6 million in economic impact each year.

Missouri spends $1.6 billion per year on obesity-related expenses--that's 6.1% of total medical expenditures.