Bicycle use in the Argentine capital rose 51 percent in the last year as a result of the country's profound economic crisis, according to a study by the Association of Bicycle Riders. Bikes do not require much maintenance and allow people to save money with this alternative to public transportation, which can consume 10 to 20 percent of the minimum monthly salary.

Just two percent of the cyclists in the capital are women, says the Association's survey. However, in the city outskirts not covered by the survey, many women travel by bicycle.