Canadians Have Record-setting Day on Their Bikes
A new survey has found that Canadians are biking more than ever before.
The survey, which was conducted by the Canadian Automobile Association (CAA), found that 58% of Canadians have biked in the past year, up from 52% in 2020. The survey also found that Canadians are biking more often, with the average Canadian biking 10 times per year, up from 8 times per year in 2020.
There are a number of factors that are contributing to the increase in biking in Canada.
One factor is the COVID-19 pandemic. The pandemic has led to an increase in the number of people working from home, which has given people more time to bike. Another factor is the growing popularity of e-bikes. E-bikes make biking easier and more accessible for people of all ages and fitness levels.
The increase in biking in Canada is having a number of positive benefits.
Biking is a great way to get exercise, and it can also help to reduce air pollution and traffic congestion. Biking can also be a fun and social activity. The increase in biking in Canada is a positive trend that is likely to continue in the years to come.
Here are some of the key findings of the CAA survey:
- 58% of Canadians have biked in the past year, up from 52% in 2020.
- The average Canadian bikes 10 times per year, up from 8 times per year in 2020.
- The most popular type of biking is recreational biking, with 42% of Canadians biking for recreation.
- The most popular place to bike is on trails, with 36% of Canadians biking on trails.
- The most popular time to bike is in the summer, with 62% of Canadians biking in the summer.
The increase in biking in Canada is having a number of positive benefits, including:
- Reduced air pollution
- Reduced traffic congestion
- Improved physical fitness
- Increased social interaction
The increase in biking in Canada is likely to continue in the years to come.
This is due to a number of factors, including the growing popularity of e-bikes, the increasing number of bike lanes and trails, and the increasing awareness of the benefits of biking.
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