World Bike Day: more and more Belgians cycling to work

One in three workers in Belgium often go to work by bike, Acerta HR company reported this Friday 3 June in a press release. The researchers celebrated the result as a good match for this World Bike Day, which highlights environmental benefits of cycling.

“The success of the electric bike and bike leasing has undoubtedly contributed to Belgians cycling greater distances to work,” explains Catherine Langenaeken, mobility expert at Acerta Consult.

Moreover, the distance that Belgians cycle to work has increased. The most common distance to commute is five kilometres (29% of commutes by bike). Almost one in five (18%) workers travel more than 30 kilometres a day, an 11% rise compared to 2016.

(VIV)

© BELGA PHOTO (JAMES ARTHUR GEKIERE) A bike ride with the players and staff of KAA Gent