Bike for a Better Beijing Launch

Bike for a Better Beijing Launch

Last weekend we launched the BBB Document together with or partners Friends of Nature. Check out their great site here - http://www.fon.org.cn/bbb/ BBB (Bike for a Better Beijing) is a document which we have been working on for the last few months which outlines the arguments for improving cycling on Beijing’s streets. The...

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Biking to the Arts 2 : Red Gate Gallery

Biking to the Arts 2 : Red Gate Gallery

骑车赏艺术之旅 2 : 鼓楼到红门画廊 Meeting point : Between Drum and Bell Tower (rental bikes are available nearby) Meeting time : 2pm Distance : 8 km (45 mins) 集合地点: 在鼓楼和钟楼之间的空场(附近有自行车租赁处) 集合时间: 9月4日 下午2点 距离: 8公里(45分钟) Destination : Ged Gate Gallery in the historic watch tower in Dongbienmen. 目的地: 红门画廊 在东便门角楼上 Join us for the 2nd in our summer series of Biking...

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General Reasons for Riding a Bike

General Reasons for Riding a Bike

It is healthy: It is exercise for your body, it increases your muscles and if cycling more than 20 minutes it increases your endurance It is economical: It is the cheapest form of transport compared to cars, taxis or public transportation It is zero carbon emission: Cycling is environmentally friendly. Do your...

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Bicycle Theft and Locking Bikes in Beijing

Bicycle Theft and Locking Bikes in Beijing

Of course there is bike theft. In Beijing there is still some organized bike theft coming and taking all bikes in one road or some place. They are just put the bikes on a truck and open the locks at a secure place. Then the bikes are maybe even...

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Beijing Bike Riding Tips and Safety

Beijing Bike Riding Tips and Safety

General Comments on Traffic in China Expect heavy traffic and long lasting traffic jams especially in down town or on ring roads Expect any kind of vehicle to come from any direction at any place and any point in time. This may even be against traffic rules Expect vehicles to always turn...

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GtB Jisu PK fundraiser

GtB Jisu PK fundraiser

Join us on Thursday June 17th at Lantern in Sunlitun for fundraiser for Greening The Beige. We will be running the Jisu PK system for anyone interested in pedalling to the tunes of DJ's from Acupuncture Records. Entry fee is 20 rmb which goes directly to GtB to help fund its...

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The Cyclist Lifestyle

The Cyclist Lifestyle

The Cyclist Lifestyle Two questions immediately suggest themselves: 1) What is a cyclist? 2) Do cyclists have a common lifestyle? Research articles and statistical reports avoid "cyclist," perhaps to prevent confusion with motorcyclists, using "bicyclist" or "pedalcyclist" instead. Newspapers, on the other hand, use "cyclist" to describe anyone riding a bike....

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