Canberra Cyclists Embrace Winter, Bucking Trend of Seasonal Drop-Off

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Despite Canberra being known as Australia's "cycling capital," many cyclists typically stop in winter.
However, this year, numbers have remained steady, with commuters like Candice and initiatives like the Downer Bike Bus keeping cycling popular.
Bike shops report fewer seasonal drop-offs and an increase in people fixing old bikes or buying e-bikes, partly due to cost of living and fuel concerns.

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Despite Canberra being known as Australia's "cycling capital," many cyclists typically stop in winter. However, this year, numbers have remained steady, with commuters like Candice and initiatives like the Downer Bike Bus keeping cycling popular. Bike shops report fewer seasonal drop-offs and an increase in people fixing old bikes or buying e-bikes, partly due to cost of living and fuel concerns.

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