Who is Ready to Cycle? Understanding the Stages of Cycling Motivation in Montreal and Laval
Practice Overview
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.
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.
Source: Data from the survey conducted for L'état du vélo au Québec en 2020 by Vélo Québec
