Cycling boosts EU economy by over €200bn a year

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New analysis from European Cyclists Federation calculates that health, environmental, and commercial benefits amount to more than €400 per EU citizen

The economic benefits associated with cycling amount to €200bn a year, according to a new analysis from the European Cyclists Federation (ECF) that seeks to quantify the health, environmental, and commercial...

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