Decline in New Bicycle Sales in France Amid Cycling Popularity
Despite the increasing interest in cycling driven by high fuel prices, new bicycle sales in France fell significantly in 2025, impacting both market volume and value.
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Despite the increasing interest in cycling driven by high fuel prices, new bicycle sales in France fell significantly in 2025, impacting both market volume and value.
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