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The world manufactures about 100 million bikes each year.<\/p>\n
There are over 1 billion bicycles currently being used all around the world.<\/p>\n
China boasts more than a half billion bicycles.<\/p>\n
The UK is home to over 20 million bicycles.<\/p>\n
A total of 5% of all trips in United Kingdom are made with a bicycle. In the US this number is lower than 1%.<\/p>\n
10% of New York City\u2019s workforce–approximately 65,000 humans–commute daily on bicycles.<\/p>\n
There are at least 400 bicycle clubs in America, with membership from 10 to 4,000 members.<\/p>\n
In the Netherlands a total of 30% of all trips are made with a bicycle. 40% of all Amsterdam\u2019s commutes are made on a bike. Seven out of eight people in the Netherlands that are older than 15 have a bicycle.<\/p>\n
36% of Copenhagen\u2019s workforce commute daily on bicycles, and only 27% drive cars.<\/p>\n
Over 90% of all bicycle trips are shorter than 15 kilometers.<\/p>\n
Cycling is one of the best pastimes for people who want to reduce the risk of having heart disease or a stroke.<\/p>\n
It is 20 times cheaper to maintain a bicycle than a car.<\/p>\n
Bicycles save over 238 million gallons of fuel every year.<\/p>\n
Daily 16 kilometer ride (10 miles) burns 360 calories, saves up to 10 euros of budget and saves the environment from 5 kilos of carbon dioxide emissions that are produced by cars.<\/p>\n
There are twice as many bicycles in the world than cars.<\/p>\n
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https:\/\/www.worldcycletours.com\/blog\/2019\/22-interesting-facts-about-cycling<\/a><\/p>\n http:\/\/www.bicyclehistory.net\/bicycle-facts\/interesting-facts-about-bicycles\/<\/a><\/p>\n https:\/\/adventure.howstuffworks.com\/outdoor-activities\/biking\/weird-bicycle-facts-green.htm<\/a><\/p>\n https:\/\/kids.nationalgeographic.com\/history\/article\/ten-fun-facts-about-bikes<\/a><\/p>\n To see more on cycling, pedal through the By George Journal menu<\/a>.<\/p>\n