Cycling Apparel Market Report 2026

The cycling apparel market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $5.3 billion in 2025 to $5.61 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.9%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to growth in recreational and professional cycling participation, rising health and fitness awareness, expansion of cycling events and competitions, increased availability of technical sports apparel, growth of urban cycling culture.

The cycling apparel market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $7.06 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.9%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing adoption of smart textiles, rising demand for sustainable cycling apparel, expansion of e-cycling communities, growing investments in performance sportswear innovation, increasing online retail penetration for cycling gear. Major trends in the forecast period include increasing use of performance-enhancing fabrics, rising demand for weather-resistant cycling apparel, growing adoption of smart and connected wearables, expansion of lightweight and aerodynamic designs, enhanced focus on rider safety and visibility.

The growing popularity of cycling is expected to drive the expansion of the cycling apparel market in the coming years. Cycling, also referred to as biking or bicycling, involves the use of bicycles for transportation, recreation, exercise, or competitive sport. The increasing adoption of cycling is attributed to factors such as health and fitness benefits, convenience for urban commuting, cultural lifestyle shifts, and greater investment in cycling infrastructure. Cycling apparel plays a key role in enhancing the riding experience by improving comfort, performance, and safety for riders. For example, in August 2023, according to RunRepeat, a Denmark-based running shoe manufacturer, more than 51 million people in the United States cycle annually, and approximately 1 billion bicycles are in use worldwide. Therefore, the rising popularity of cycling is driving growth in the cycling apparel market.

Companies operating in the cycling apparel market are increasingly focusing on innovations in fabric technology, such as the development of sustainable performance fabrics, to improve rider comfort, protection, and environmental sustainability compared to traditional textile materials. Performance fabrics are specially engineered textiles designed to deliver enhanced durability, flexibility, moisture management, and weather resistance, making them suitable for activewear and high-performance sports apparel. For instance, in December 2023, Polartec LLC, a US-based textile technology company, introduced an expanded Power Shield fabric range for cycling apparel. These fabrics offer improved windproof and water-resistant properties, four-way stretch for greater mobility, moisture-wicking capabilities for temperature regulation, and sustainable construction using recycled materials. The fabrics are used in applications such as cycling jackets, bibs, and outer layers for road and mountain biking, delivering benefits including enhanced performance, all-weather protection, and reduced environmental impact.

In September 2024, Lolë Brands Inc., a Canada-based apparel and lifestyle company, acquired Louis Garneau Sports Inc. for an undisclosed amount. Through this acquisition, Lolë Brands seeks to broaden its cycling and athletic apparel portfolio while leveraging Louis Garneau’s expertise in performance-oriented sportswear to reach a wider consumer audience. Louis Garneau Sports Inc. is a Canada-based sporting goods company specializing in the design and manufacture of high-performance cycling and athletic apparel.

Major companies operating in the cycling apparel market are Endura Products Inc., ASSOS of Switzerland GmbH, Capo Industries Ltd., Sugoi Performance Apparel, De Marchi, Craft Sportswear, Voler Inc., Santini Maglificio Sportivo S.R.L., Le Col Limited, Gore Wear, Pearl Izumi, Rapha, Castelli Cycling, Epic Sports Inc., Primal Wear Inc., 7mesh IndustriesInc., Velocio LLC, Isadora, Attaquer, Morvélo, Black Sheep Cycling, Freedom Cycle Co., La Passione, Hincapie Sportswear Inc.

North America was the largest region in the cycling apparel market in 2025. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the cycling apparel market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the cycling apparel market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The cycling apparel market consists of sales of helmets, shoes, socks, arm warmers and eyewear. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is, the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

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