“Not only are Australians buying more bicycles, they are using them in increasing numbers. Cycling has become the 4th most popular physical activity with more than 1.6 million Australian adults cycling in 2006, an increase of 17% from 2001.

Recently released Census figures show that many Australians are also rediscovered the bicycle as a great way to commute, with cycling trips to work growing at an average 22% across Australian capital cities; with Melbourne soaring 42% between 2001 and 2006” adds Fishman.

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