Cycling: 24% of French people cycle at least once a week in 2024
Published on 28 April 2026, ADEME's study updates the analysis of cycling impacts, including the rise of e-bikes.
On 28 April 2026, to mark the launch of the "Mai à vélo" challenge, ADEME published a study updating the analysis of the impacts of cycling in France.
Cycling has been growing steadily for more than a decade. In 2024, the frequency of use intensified markedly: whereas in 2012 only 12% of French people said they cycled at least once a week, the figure is 24% in 2024.
The share of commuting trips made by bicycle is also rising across the country, from 2.2% to 3%.
This momentum is based in particular on the rise of the electrically assisted bicycle, which extends the range of practicable distances and makes the mode accessible to a wider range of people.
Beyond the economic benefits for a sector undergoing rapid change, the benefits are tangible for public health and quality of life, notably through reduced noise pollution.
From the power system's point of view, the electrically assisted bicycle has a remarkable profile: it replaces motorised journeys for a marginal level of electricity consumption at grid scale.