Garmin has released a report highlighting how cyclists around the world are logging miles and the positive health benefits they’re seeing as a result.
According to Garmin… ‘Whether riding inside or outdoors, data from the Garmin Connect community shows that cycling activities are on the rise – and they don’t appear to be slowing down anytime soon.’
Key takeaways from the past year:
- Cycling activities increased 7% while indoor cycling activities rose 12%.
- Women cyclists took the top spot as the fastest-growing cycling demographic in the Garmin community with a 9% increase in cycling activities.
- Garmin users who ride at least 70 miles per week average normalised power of more than 180 watts.
- Cyclists in the United Arab Emirates log the fastest rides, averaging 16 miles per hour.
- Cyclists in Denmark record the most powerful rides with an average normalised power output of 196 watts.
- Riders in Italy spend the most time on their bikes, with each ride lasting just over two hours. They also ride the furthest, with an average distance of 29 miles.
