They’re retrieving mountain bikes and beach cruisers from the garage, folding numbers and fixies from the closet, and vintage 10-speeds from their parents’ house to take part in the pedal-powered pastime, one of a few that can be done socially and safely in every state while still following government quarantine guidelines.
Americans are getting back in the saddle—the bike saddle, that is. They’re retrieving mountain bikes and beach cruisers from the garage, folding numbers and fixies from the closet, and vintage 10-speeds from their parents’ house to take part in the pedal-powered pastime, one of a few that can be done socially and safely in every state while still following government quarantine guidelines. And if they didn’t have a set of wheels already, they’re buying them. According to the market research company, The NPD Group, U.S. cycling sales topped $1 billion for the first time in April 2020 and were up 63 percent in June compared to the same time last year.