Blog Tag - Cycling

Cycling Beijing with David Dou: A Yunnan Hutonger's Journey
Meet David Dou, a Beijing dweller for over 26 years who flawlessly mimics the local accent. You'd easily mistake him for a born-and-bred Beijinger,...
Beijing Ranks 38 in the Global Bicycle Cities Index 2022
Last week the Global Bicycle Cities Index 2022 was released. This cycling-centric study, conducted by insurance company Luko, ranked 90 cities on a...
The Safest Way to Cycle Through Beijing with Kids
In the warmer months, biking is a quintessential Beijing experience that everyone should try at least once. But anyone who has actually biked on the...
Gold Medal for Charity: Serk Rides with Olympic Spirit
Let the games begin! The Beijing 2022 Olympic Winter Games officially began on Friday with a vibrant opening ceremony and plenty of expectation. Even...
4 Reasons Why Cycling in Beijing Is Way Nicer Than You Think
I love cycling. It’s fun. It’s good exercise. Second only to walking, it’s the best way to get to know the geography of a city and – depending where...
Talking Travel: Time to Book Dragon Boat Train Tix, Second Ring Bike Lanes Widen
Talking Travel: Your semi-regular roundup of Beijing's latest transportation-related news. Dragon Boat Ticket Bookings Start May 29 Those of you...
Spring Is (Almost) Here: Where to Feel the Changing Seasons Around Beijing
It's that time of the year. While some of us are still tightly snuggled up in puffy winter coats and mittens, others are already getting into lighter...
Beyond the Hutong: Exploring the Paths Less Traveled South of the Clouds
This article comes from the Hutong (WeChat ID: TheHutong), which aims to educate people about Chinese history, geography, and culture, in Beijing...
Talking Travel
New Apple Map feature for Beijing Bikers With the launch of iOS 14, scheduled for release this September, Apple users will get to experience all...
R Hit the Road: The Best Longer Cycling Routes Around Beijing
If you're a cycling enthusiast, you've probably already tried our top 10 easy center-city Beijing rides. Now, however, it's time to level up with...
Throwback Thursday: How a Dutchman Revamped Beijing’s Biking Culture
You may have heard of Beijing’s biking highway – the bicycle-only road that opened in 2019, running from the northern neighborhoods Huilongguan to...
R Amerigo's Reflections on a Cyclist Stuck Indoors
As Beijing enters its second week in self-quarantine, the stories of how people have been dealing with the coronavirus outbreak – by staying, leaving...
DP Holiday Huffing: Cycle 400k this Chinese New Year in Support of Australian Animal Life
For the fifth consecutive year, Beijing cycling fans will usher in Spring Festival by putting tire to pavement for the Firecracker 400, an...
7,000km and One Marathon Later: Long Distance Cyclist Aurélie Gonet Arrives in China's Capital
At just 33 years old, French travel enthusiast Aurélie Gonet has achieved more than most people attempt in a lifetime. Since leaving her hometown of...
Swinging on a Single-Speed: Beijing's Bike Polo Team Offers a New Way to Cycle
Beijing Olympian is an ongoing column in which we explore the newest, the funnest, and the downright whackiest in Beijing’s fitness scene. On the...