If you sauntered down a broad avenue in China at some point this year, there’s good chance you’ll come across a group of cyclists arrayed in dashing riding apparel.
Cycling has long been one of the most common forms of transportation for the average Chinese household, but the role of bicycles has changed of late, as a growing number of people, urban sophisticates and culture trendsetters in particular, have repurposed the bike as an exercise tool and lifestyle choice.
A massive influx of riders brought about a substantial increase in bicycle sales. Demand for some high-end road bikes and related accessories is so strong that shops constantly run out of stock, which prompts longer hold-up for many customers and a rapidly increasing waiting list. Chinese bike-sharing apps such as Meituan Bike also reported huge surges in cycling in Beijing, Shanghai and Shenzhen. And the statistics point to similar trends across the country.
If you sauntered down a broad avenue in China at some point this year, there’s good chance you’ll come across a group of cyclists arrayed in dashing riding apparel.
Cycling has long been one of the most common forms of transportation for the average Chinese household, but the role of bicycles has changed of late, as a growing number of people, urban sophisticates and culture trendsetters in particular, have repurposed the bike as an exercise tool and lifestyle choice. – CGTN
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