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Cycling has long been hailed as the ultimate eco-friendly and health-conscious mode of transportation.
Yet, despite the growing emphasis on sustainability and urban mobility, bicycle production in the European Union has seen a significant drop.
In 2023, EU member states produced 9.7 million bicycles—a sharp 24% decrease from the 12.7 million produced in 2022.
What’s causing this surprising downturn, and does it signal the end of the cycling revolution?
