These corona lockdown restrictions have definitely made a negative impact on many of the physical/social "stuff" in which USA folks participate.
As such, I wasn't surprised by this news:
After years of lackluster and declining sales, the U.S. bike industry has received a major push by the COVID-19 pandemic, as distancing rules and other restrictions have led more American families into the outdoors.
Overall bike sales surged by 31 percent to $1.3 billion in the first three months of 2020 compared to the first quarter last year, according to the NDP market research group, as people looking for safe recreation embraced bicycling amid strict stay-at-home orders nationwide.
The COVID bike boom has been a substantial departure from the norm over the past three years. Over that period, bike sales nationally were essentially flat or in slight decline.
Now, in what could signal a longer-term shift, the industry is seeing a return of the type of riders experts say have been drifting away for years -- families and children.
Speaking for what we've seen around our neighborhood -- and the Village -- bike usage is definitely on the increase. Definitely!
Grace & Peace & Love to you all -
Matt