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Achievements

The interests of the bicycle industry is aligned with bicycle riders, cycling organisations and health promotion bodies.

This provides tremendous potential synergies and opportunities for the cycling sector to work together.

It is impossible to discuss the achievements of the Cycling Promotion Fund without acknowledging the hard work of countless other groups and individuals.

The  cycling sector is lucky to attract passionate supporters who have worked tirelessly at a number of levels over many years to get a better deal for bicycle riders.

These supporters include bicycle user groups (BUGs), state cycling organisations, cycling advocates and the Bicycle Federation of Australia, among others.

Cycling Promotion Fund Annual Reports

 

Key cycling achievements in Australia

We have been successful in increasing positive media coverage of cycling leading to more positive attitudes to cycling.

The CPF publications have been distributed widely enabling people to make more informed choices.

Regular business of cycling breakfast events have lead to increased awareness of cycling and its benefits with decision makers and business leaders around Australia.

  • Cycling has been increasing in popularity for recreation, commuting and sport and is now the 4th most popular physical activity in Australia - more popular than golf and fishing,
  • Bicycle sales have increased considerable, nearly doubling since 2001 and exceeding one milliion a year for the last six years. For the last six years bicycles have outsold new cars. 

  • Click here to read the Bicycle Sales 2008 Cycling Issue Sheet (PDF, 539 kb)
  • Increased positive media coverage of cycling which has been leading to more positive attitudes to cycling in the community and by decision makers.

  • The Cycling Promotion Fund has built strong alliances and partnerships to advance cycling. 
  • Cycling Promotion Fund publications have been distributed widely enabling people to make more informed choices.

  • Regular high profile events have led to increased awareness of cycling and its benefits with decision makers and business leaders around Australia.

  • Investment into cycling facilities and promoting of cycling has been increasing in most states and at local government level, making it easier and safer to ride.

  • The quality of cycling facilities and programs has been increasing considerable.

  • Cycling events around Australia have been increasing and seen record attendance numbers.

  • Riding to work is increasing in popularity in urban centres around Australia and innovative programs have been implemented to encourage and promote riding to work.

  • The number of women cycling has been increasing slowly but steadily and the bicycle industry has become more responsive to women's needs.

  • Cycle tourism is booming around Australia with thousands of people using their bicycles in their holidays.

  • The number of cycle tourism operators and the range of product and services and destinations has increased considerable providing bicycle riders and visitors to Australia with a great range of cycle holiday experiences.  

  • The evidence of the multiple benefits of cycling is becoming stronger.

Last Updated ( Monday, 28 September 2009 )