China is known as the world capital of bicycles. There are 430 million owners of bicycles in the country. (Photo : Getty Images)
Good news to all cycling enthusiasts!
China will soon open the world’s longest aerial bicycle lane in the southeastern Chinese city of Xiamen.
The modern cycle route, which measures 7.6 kilometers in length, was built under the city’s Bus Rapid Transit line where cyclists are protected from the blazing sun and pouring rain.
The world’s first ‘bike in the sky connects with six Bus Rapid Transit Stations, three overpasses, four buildings, and has 11 exits.
Measuring 4.8 meters wide, the two-way lane offers 355 parking lots for shared bikes and 253 lots for private bikes on seven platforms, 1.3-meter tall guardrails, and 30,000 lights are also installed along the lane.
Construction work has already been finished, just before Spring Festival on Jan. 27.
Only bicycles and electric bikes are allowed to pass the lane; while other vehicles are prohibited.
China is known as the world capital of bicycles. There are 430 million owners of cycles in China represent the biggest increase of individual mobility of human history.
Over the years, cars have increased rapidly in China, resulting in serious traffic jams. People resorted to biking instead.
Tourists are also encouraged to explore the country using their bikes, but that depends how much time they have.
If they have limited time, some provinces can be explored for a three to four-week cycling holiday. Or you can drop the bicycle on a train station and move somewhere else.
Launched last year, Mobike and Ofo companies use a feature that allows riders to deposit a certain amount to rent a bike and then they are free to leave their bikes at the train station.
This feature can be accessed through iPhone and Android apps.
