Market Trends of North America Bicycle Industry
This section covers the major market trends shaping the North America Bicycle Market according to our research experts:
Increasing Number of Cycling Events
An increasing application base of bicycles in trekking and recreational activities, coupled with a rising number of cycling events, is expected to propel the demand for bicycles, in both general and sports bicycles. The increasing influence of celebrity endorsement and media coverage for such events is expected to fuel market growth further. Cycling events can play an essential role in raising awareness regarding cycling and ultimately supporting efforts to encourage to shift toward bicycle use. Events may target particular groups, including children, families, those new to cycling, or employees of a specific organization or location. USA Cycling is the official governing body for all disciplines of competitive cycling in the United States, including BMX, cyclocross, mountain bike, road, and track. It organizes more than 2000 cycling events in the region. For instance, in 2022, USA Cycling organized the "USA Cycling Madison Track National Championships" in the United States.
United States Holds A Prominent Share in the Market
The United States bicycle market is driven by bicycle demand for fitness and leisure. According to Outdoor Foundation, in the United States, the number of participants in outdoor activities, including various sports, increased to 57% in 2021 and 7.1 million more Americans participated in outdoor activities than in 2020. Thus, the increase in the number of people who use a bicycle as a form of recreation is expected to develop the market. Further, the preference for bicycles as a convenient way of exercising for fitness is expected to drive the market. Trendy mountain bikes and e-bikes are gaining the grip of the millennials in the country. In consequence, this is insisting manufacturers launch products under the same category to captivate two-wheel mobility in the country and to gain sales. Eastern cultural hubs such as Chicago, Minneapolis, and New York City have seen a huge growth in cycling populations, suggesting weather and climate are not the only factors influencing bike use. When many fitness centers across the United States closed temporarily, gym members quickly looked for other alternatives. Since exercising alone was a better way to reduce risk, biking solo was among the activities folks embraced amid the pandemic. This burst of interest in biking increased demand for lower-priced bikes and, at the same time, bike aficionados continued to buy high-end gravel, mountain, road, and electric bikes that can cost thousands of dollars.
