France 2011: After Five Years, Market Swings Up

PARIS, France - After five years of declines, the French bicycle market reversed its downward trend, with a 5.5% increase in sales volume over 2010 and a 6.5% increase in turnover. According to the latest statistic of the French industry association 'Conseil National des Professions du Cycle' (CNPC) France moved into third place in the European market, with 3.2 million bicycles sold in 2011.