The market for cycling equipment: helmets, safety, clothing - France

The cycling equipment market is a sub-segment of the bicycle and electric bicycle market. Cycling equipment comprises all the clothing and protective gear needed for road and mountain biking activities. In this study, we will consider all safety, comfort and performance equipment for cyclists. The market for cycling equipment is growing in proportion to the market for bicycles: as users equip themselves with bicycles, they also equip themselves with cycling equipment adapted to their needs. The bicycle market is growing at a steady pace, estimated to grow by 4.29% per year between 2021 and 2026. The most dynamic market is Latin America, with strong recent development, while the largest market is South Asia. The market for bicycles and cycling equipment is doing very well in France, driven by the electrically-assisted bicycle (EAB) sub-sector. lectrically assisted bicycles (VAE), cycling in France is enjoying marked dynamism, which is largely benefiting the cycling equipment market. The COVID-19 crisis has not dampened French interest in bicycles and electric bikes, with the industry recording exceptional growth during the health crisis (+43% in two crisis years). For cycle professionals, the COVID-19 crisis has been a real godsend: in their view, the French seem to have reconnected with cycling, and they are observing an upmarket trend for bicycles and cycling equipment that augurs years of growth for this market.