Overview of biking practices

Discover who is cycling on our roads and explore the various cycling practices across Quebec.

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Cyclists’ Profile

More and more present on Quebec’s roads, cyclists have a wide variety of profiles. If the young and men are still predominant, the elderly and women represent an increasing number of cyclists in the past few years. Moreover, beyond being a recreational activity, biking is becoming a means of transportation for a growing number of Quebecers.

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Intersection with many cyclists of different profiles (men, women, sports enthusiasts, commuters, etc.)

Cyclists Are Also Motorists

Far from only being cyclists, people who bike also use a variety of transportation modes like cars or public transit.

  • Cyclist and motorist

    93%

    of adult cyclists have a driving license

  • Cyclist and motorist

    92%

    of adult cyclists own or have access to a car

  • Cyclist and public transit user

    30%

    adult cyclists also use public transportation.

Data from the survey conducted for L'état du vélo au Québec en 2020 by Vélo Québec

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Family cycling in winter on a snow-cleared infrastructure

Biking Year-Round

Learn more about biking habits in Quebec year-round and the increase of winter biking in recent years.

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