During the coronavirus period, many Brussels residents discovered cycling as a daily means of transport. But why exactly? And how do they feel about it today?

To find out, Pro Velo, with the support of Brussels Mobility, followed a panel of new cyclists who started riding during the pandemic between 2022 and 2024.

The results speak for themselves:

• 70% had already considered cycling before the lockdown
• 53% bought a new bike (often electric)
• 75% want to keep using the bike for most of their trips
• 98% want to continue cycling for at least part of their journeys

Enthusiasm is high, but clear obstacles remain: a lack of safe infrastructure, limited parking options, and concerns about road safety.

👉 Discover all insights and recommendations in the full study

The new cyclists (FR&NL)

💡 Did you know? Pro Velo carries out studies to evaluate cycling policies, analyse the needs of target groups, test the feasibility of projects, and measure cycling flows.

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