The bicycle subscription market has seen considerable growth due to a variety of factors.
• The market size of bicycle subscriptions has been remarkably increasing over the past few years. The growth is projected to rise from $74.34 billion in 2024 to $81.21 billion in 2025, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.2%.
The recent expansion in this market is mainly due to the surge in urbanization, heightened environmental consciousness, increasing fuel costs, enhanced bicycle technologies, government perks, and the growing need for alternate means of transportation.
The bicycle subscription market is expected to maintain its strong growth trajectory in upcoming years.
• The market size of bicycle subscriptions is poised to register noticeable expansion in the coming few years. It is anticipated to burgeon to $114.59 billion in 2029, witnessing a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.0%.
Factors such as emergence of new urban mobility options, advancement in e-bike technologies, growing inclination of consumers towards subscription models, emphasis on sustainable practices, governmental encouragement for eco-friendly transport, and surge in the last-mile delivery services are conducive to the growth during the forecast period. The forthcoming period will see increased adoption of intelligent bike technologies, wide-reaching subscription services, incorporation with public transportation mechanisms, a rise in personalized subscription packages, advancement in data-oriented bicycle management, and improved user interactions through application-based platforms.
The bicycle subscription market is set to witness significant growth due to the escalating preference for cycling as a sustainable mode of commuting. Opting for cycling over motor vehicles for daily journeys lowers traffic congestion and decreases the emission of greenhouse gases. Intensifying environmental awareness and the imperative of diminishing transportation-sourced carbon emissions drive the trend toward cycling. The enhanced city infrastructure, including enlarged cycling paths and bike-sharing initiatives, has rendered cycling more accessible and practical for daily usage. Bicycle subscription models foster the adoption of cycling by offering easily affordable and adaptable access to bikes. This makes it easier for a larger number of people to include cycling in their everyday routines. For example, according to the Bureau of Transportation Statistics, a division of the United States Department of Transportation, the increasing demand for bicycles has resulted in a surge in bicycle imports in May 2023. The total value of imported non-motorized bicycles skyrocketed by more than 18,000% from 0.5 million in March 2020 to 1.0 billion in February 2023 when adjusted for inflation. Hence, the surging preference for cycling as an environmentally-friendly mode of commuting is fueling growth within the bicycle subscription market.
The bicycle subscriptionmarket covered in this report is segmented –
1) By Subscription Type: Weekly, Monthly, Yearly, One-Way Pass
2) By Bicycle Type: Roadsters, Kids, Premium, E-Bikes
3) By Fleet Location: Personal, Dedicated
4) By Use Case: Individual, Enterprise
Subsegments:
1) By Weekly: Short-Term Weekly Rentals, Weekend Passes
2) By Monthly: Monthly Bike Rentals, Monthly Membership Plans
3) By Yearly: Annual Membership Plans, Long-Term Rental Agreements
4) By One-Way Pass: One-Way Rental Options, Point-To-Point Passes
Leading firms in the bicycle subscription market are emphasizing on incorporating location detection and route improvement programs in their in-app navigation systems. This is geared towards giving cyclists real-time route directives and boosting their travel efficiency. The in-app navigation draws on sophisticated mapping and routing techniques within a mobile application, facilitating users with more accurate and customized navigation experiences. For illustration, Cowboy, an e-bike and services firm based in Belgium, unveiled an improved in-app navigation system in June 2023. This was achieved by infusing Google Maps technology into its e-bike scheme, thereby availing bike-centric routes and real-time specifics like speed and battery status to riders. This upgrade, currently accessible to iOS users and expected soon on Android, seeks to augment urban cycling by upgrading navigation and user-centric experience. This roll-out is an addition to Cowboy's groundbreaking features such as wireless charging and adjustable power technology, adding to their e-bikes' functionality and ecological sustainability.
Major companies operating in the bicycle subscription market are:
• LimeBike Inc.
• Swapfiets B.V.
• Dance Mobility GmbH
• Hurrecane Ltd.
• Brompton Bicycle Ltd.
• Cowboy Bikes
• JUMP Bikes Inc.
• Capital Bikeshare
• Mobi by Shaw Go
• CycleOn
• Zoomo Pty Ltd.
• Revel Transit
• Dash Mobility
• Moby Bikes Ltd.
• Stromer AG
• BIXI Montreal
• Fort Wayne Bike Share
• CYCLE Mobility Holding GmbH
• Buzzbike Ltd.
• Friiway
• Spinlister Inc.
• Yulu Bikes Pvt Ltd.
• Cyclocity
North America was the largest region in the bicycle subscription market in 2024. The regions covered in the bicycle subscription market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.