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China Biking

Written by Kelly PangUpdated Sep. 4, 2023

If you enjoy cycling, renting a bicycle is a great way to explore China. There are popular cycle routes in several of China's most famous cities. Cycling allows you to select your own route, and go at your own pace, see more for less effort, and get in amongst the local population for a real first-hand experience of Chinese life.

See China Highlights' most popular China Biking Tours.

Top Places to Go Cycling in China

Beijing

Chengdu

Dali Biking

Guangzhou

Hainan Island

Hangzhou

Shanghai Biking

Thousand Island Lake Biking

Xi'an

Yangshuo

Qinghai Lake

Beijing

Beijing Hutong Biking

Biking can be one of the best ways to discovery Beijing. There are many riding routes in Beijing for outdoor-lovers to explore, you can get close enough to experience this amazing view, history, and culture of Beijing as you ride along, including the Forbidden City, Drum Tower, the Water Cube, the Bird's Nest, Hutong, the Great Wall and some other scenic suburbs, Read more about Beijing Biking Guide.

Chengdu

Chengdu to Huanglongxi Ancient Town Route: start from Chengdu's downtown, Ride through several towns and you will arrive at Huanglongxin Ancient Town. There are a lot to see and do in the ancient town, such as the stone streets, the ancient temples, folk houses, tombs and memorials, and trying the local food served up in the restaurants and so on. Read more about Chengdu Biking. See China Highlights' Chengdu tours.

Dali

Lake Erhai Biking

The modern city of Dali (下关; Xiàguān) and Dali Old Town (古城; Gǔchéng) are respectively southwest and west of Lake Erhai . Traveling around Lake Erhai by bike might be fun if you go slowly, the conditions are right, major construction doesn't block you way, and it doesn't rain. Two suggested routes for the western side and the eastern side of Erhai Lake covering ancient city of Dali, Three Pagodas , Houses of Bai People in Xizhou. You can enjoy the beautiful sight of the lake, see a lot of old houses in some small towns, gain a better understanding of the history of the ingenious Bai people and gain an appreciation of a culture that has been important in Chinese history. Read more about Dali Biking.

Guangzhou

Near Guangzhou, there is a surprisingly tall waterfall and an interesting area with parks and lychee tree groves. you can bike along two routes to get to Baishui Village (白水寨 Baishui Zhai) and see the Baishui Village waterfall (白水寨瀑布Baushui Zhai Pu Bu). The waterfall is officially 428.5 meters or 468.6 feet tall. If you go there when the fruit is ripe, you can also enjoy a lot of lychees. Read more about Guangzhou Biking. See China Highlights' Guangzhou tours

Hangzhou

West Lake biking

Hangzhou is a city that is known for its relatively clean environment, relatively high standard of living, and the natural scenic places nearby. Near Hangzhou, there is a big lake called West Lake or Xi Hu and some mountains. Some suggested bike routes near West Lake, Qianjiang River, Shili Langdang, and Wuchaoshang Mountain are provided. Read more about Hangzhou biking routes. See China Highlights' Hangzhou tour with a cycling experience around West Lake.

Thousand Island Lake

Thousand Island Lake covers five hundred and seventy square kilometers and has about one thousand islands. The journey around the lake is about 210 kilometers(130.5 miles) long. Biking most of the way around the Thousand Island Lake (千岛湖, Qiandao Hu) is interesting. You can appreciate the delicate islands and the blue water of the lake, see various kinds of animals around the lake and on various islands, and experience the local cultures. More about Thousand Island Lake biking.

Xi'an

Xi'an is an ancient city with a long history and a rich culture that attracts people. It's like a book that requires careful reading. You can ride around the city leisurely to experience the local customs of the street market, the historical relics, and the old city walls that witnessed historical events. This journey of different routes to go on for two or three days will leave you with many feelings. Want to experience one of the biking routes? Read more Xi'an Biking and get more details. Or see China Highlights' Xi'an tours.

Yangshuo

Yangshuo biking

Yangshuo is an incredibly beautiful place, characterized by crystal clear rivers, limestone crags, lush vegetation, traditional Chinese architecture and customs. A classic Yangshuo bike ride, always combines hills, river, villages and scenic spots in a short loop. See more wonderful biking routes in Yangshuo Biking or see China Highlights' Yangshuo tours.

Shanghai

By riding bikes, you can get a more intimate tour of Shanghai. Five scenic and historic bike routes in the central city areas around Jingan District, a Shanghai Creative Industry Park, and Binjiang Road near the river are recommended. Read the detail of the routes. See China Highlights' Shanghai tours

Qinghai Lake

Qinghai Lake is the largest salt-water lake in China. Biking around Qinghai Lake will provide an amazing opportunity to experience Qinghai's natural scenery, rich culture and exotic foods. Read more details about Qinghai Lake Biking. See China Highlights' Qinghai Lake Biking Tour.

Hainan Island

Hainan Island Biking

Hainan has a very pleasant environrment for biking, offering beaches, mountains, coconut plantations, waterfalls, rivers, minority villages, and a couple of cities for exploring. The picturesque island scenery with its gentle sea breeze, sandy beach, and tall coconut trees make the route a popular one among bicycle enthusiasts. Learn more information about Hainan Island Biking.

China Highlights has been specializing in tailor-making China tours for over 10 years. If you are interested in biking in one of the above cities, China Highlights can help you design a tour to your requirements.

Tips for Traveling

Choose a rent good quality bicycles that suit to yourself. Check your bike before you et out, especially to make sure the brakes work well.

Wear light clothes and sensible shoes, wear sunscreen in the summer in case you will get burnt by the sun, or wear a hat. Take rain cape in case it is rain when you are biking.

Bring plenty of water if you're riding somewhere out of the way. It is easy to get dehydrated.

Take a map with you (a map with Chinese on it will be better.) When you ask the way, you can point to where you want to get to and ask "Zenme qu?" /dznn-muh chyoo/('How to go?').

See more tips for both the occasional and experienced cyclist on getting your bike repaired, and safe cycling in China, and so on.

Cycling Races

China has a number of annual cycling road races in scenic areas that are well worth seeing if you are a cycling fan, and are able to be in China at the time of the race. They may not be as famous as the Tour de France, but the competition in these races is just as fierce.

Huangshan Cycling Race

The Huangshan MTB (Mountain Bike) Festival is the world's largest cycling race in number of contestants. It is held during the period from March to May. The specific time changes every year according to the weather.

Qinghai Lake International Cycling Race

Qinghai Lake International Cycling Race is held at a high elevation of 3600 to 5000 meters above sea level, it is the "highest" international road cycling race. The event is held during the period from July to August every year since 2002. It is the largest international road cycling race and top of its kind in Asia.

Hainan International Cycling Race

The race starts in Sanya, then goes through 18 counties and cities in Hainan and terminates in Sanya

Tour of Hainan, successfully held for six years since 2006, has upgraded to a 2.1 HC level, the top in Asia. It is an annual event, taking place at the end of the year. Covering over 1,000 kilometers, the race includes all types of cycle racing, such as plain road, hills, mountains, and time trial events.

Traffic in China

China's traffic laws and particularly road traffic practice are often different from in the West. Read more about Traffic in China. We hope the information provided will help you negotiate China's roads with understanding, tolerance, and safety.

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Written by GavinUpdated Sep. 25, 2023

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In Shanghai riding bikes is a common and inexpensive way of getting around. You can easily rent bikes, and enjoy the flexibility of exploring Shanghai by bicycle.

Since there are so many cyclists, motorists are used to them. By riding a bike, you can get a more intimate tour of Shanghai. Here are several historic and scenicbike routes in the central city areas and around Shanghai for you to enjoy.

See the end of the page if you would like to cycle in Shanghai with China Highlights. We provide an English-speaking guide and arrange cycle rental.

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Route #1: Visiting the Old Architecture on Wukang Road (武康路)

Set out from Wukang Road and head toward Hengshang Road (衡山路), and then turn on to Taojiang Road (桃江路). Enjoy the elegant pathway in front of you.

Turn on to Wukang Road from Huaihai Middle Road (淮海中路) and you will see the warship–shaped Normandie Apartments, designed by Hungarian architect Laszlo Hudec. It was the first gallery apartment house in Shanghai, and most of the residents here were foreigners from Europe and America before the outbreak of the Pacific War. Nowadays, ordinary Chinese families live here, and little trace of its past can be seen except the cambered turnings.

There are old-style villas all along Wukang Road. For example, No. 113 Wukang Road is a garden villa in the British countryside style, and it was the last apartment of Mr. Ba Jin in Shanghai. The villa with white walls and a red roof at No. 390 used to be a consulate. Ferguson Lane (武康庭), at No. 376, is a good place to bring a date, with over 10 shops inside, including cafes and several designers. At the intersection of West Fuxing Road (复兴西路) and Wukang Road there is a tall villa, No. 99, the former residence of the British merchant Zheng Guang He Taipan (正广和大班). The villa was also where the famous movie "Lust, Caution" was shot.

How to Rent a Bike there?

No. 393 Wukang Road is the tourist information center where you can apply for a card with a valid identification. Just pay the deposit of 300 yuan and 100 yuan for your first charge. Every time you rent a bike, it will be free for the first 10 minutes, and then it will cost two yuan per hour. There are agencies for renting and returning bikes near the No. 6 Department Store (第六百货), Hengshan Road, Tianping Road, and the Xunhui district (徐汇区) Christian church. From this area, you can visit Baoqing Road (宝庆路), Taojiang Road (桃江路) and the old buildings in Jingan district (静安区) or even Huangpu district (黄浦区).

Route #2: Old Shanghai Jingan District Route

Weihai Road (威海路) – Yong Quan Fang (涌泉坊) – Hengchangli (亨昌里) – Chunguangfang (春光坊) – Urumqi Lane (乌鲁木齐弄) – Shanzhongli (善钟里)

Distance: 11 km or 6.8 miles

Highlights: traditional architecture

One style of Chinese house had a stone ring arched wooden door in the outer wall. This led to a two story structure with a living place in the middle and a second-story bedroom. The style of construction was meant to keep the world and its sounds out. Following this route, you can see narrow alleys and these ring doors. The route covers about 7 miles in Jingan District.

Ride down Weihai Road going east to North Shaanxi Road (陕西北路) and then turn left. After a short distance, you can see a bamboo fence that surrounds an English-style building that is the Soong Ching-ling Love Care Club (宋庆龄爱心会所).

Then, continue to ride along the North Shaanxi Road ((陕西北路) and go to Beijing West Road (北京西路). Then turn left. After riding west about 1.2 or 1.3 kilometers, you'll come to a place where five roads intersect like a starfish. Beijing West Road ends, but if you continue straight ahead, you'll get on Yuyuan Road going west. Don't get on the road going south. About 150 meters west at No. 395 Yuyuan Road (愚园路), there is the Yong Quan Fang. (春光坊). It was listed as one of the Excellent Architecture of Modern Shanghai. You can take photos there.

Then ride about 2 kilometers further southwest on Yuyuan Road, and when you get to Dingxi Road, turn left or south. After about a kilometer, you'll get to Yanan Road. Then turn left and go about half a kilometer to Panyu Road. Go south 200 meters and then go east 200 meters, and you'll get to Xingfu Road. You'll be in a park and old lane area. No. 22, No. 26, No. 70 and No. 90 are called the Chunguangfang. It was the Yu Cottage and had an area of 8 hectares (19.8 acres). Riding through the lanes, you can see red brick houses. You might see old people sitting in front of the gates. You may also hear Shanghai opera or Beijing opera performances.

The entire journey to this point takes about 7 kilometers (4.4 miles). It might take you two hours to get there. It does matter how much time you've spent. It may only matter about how happy you are. That is mainly what bike touring is for. You have the freedom to do what you wish. If you are thirsty, you can buy some milk tea. If you are tired, you can try to talk to old people in the lanes.

Then, bike from Chunguangfang east to Huashan Road. Go north on Huashan Road. It curves to the east. Go about 300 meters east of the curve to West Fuxing Road that juts to the southeast. Fuxing Road is a one-way route. You can only ride from the west to the east.

The buildings on Fuxing Road (复兴路) have distinctive characteristics. Chinese films are shot there. Ride east for about 1.4 kilometers, and when you get to Urumqi Middle Road (乌鲁木齐中路), turn left. After going north about 250 kilometers, you'll come to Urumqi Lane that was built in 1937. Ride northwest for about 700 meters. You'll come to Changle Road (长乐路). Go eastwards 300 meters to Changshu Road (常熟路). Go left or northwest, and you'll see restaurants and stores. You can see the Jing'an Temple. There is no sidewalk on Changshu Road, so if you want to go across the road, you have to go on a footbridge. At Shangzhongli, the journey comes to a beautiful end.

Route #3: Shikumen (Stone Gate) Route

Shikumen

Yong Quan Fang (永泉坊) – Chunguang Fang (春光坊) – Urumqi Lane (乌鲁木齐弄) – Shangzhongli (善钟里) – Huaihai Fang (淮海坊) – Fuxing Fang (复兴坊) – Meilan Fang (梅兰坊) – Yuyangli (渔阳里) – Hengmaoli (恒茅里) – Renanli (人安里)

Here is another route in Jingan District to see some preserved buildings and stone ring arched doors.

Route #4: Shanghai Creative Industry Park Area Route

Jingan Creative Space (South Wunning Road, at intersection of Kangding Road 静安创意空间（武宁南路、康定路口) – Wanhangdu Road (万航渡路)- Husizhan Creative Park (湖丝栈 Wanhang Road, No. 1384 Lane, close to Huayang Road) – Kaixuan Road (凯旋路)- Fahuazhen Road (法华镇路) – Fanyu Road (番愚路)- Z58 Green Forest (Z58绿光森林 No. 58, Fanyu Road) – turn back to Kaixuan Road – Nandan Road (南丹路)- Tianyaoqiao Road (天钥桥路) – Longhua Road (龙华路)- 2577 Creative Garden (2577创意大院 No. 2577, Longhua Road) – Dongan Road (东安路)- Xietu Road (斜土路) – X2 Creative Space (X2创意空间 North Chaling Road and Xietu Road)

In an effort to turn sections of Shanghai into creative industry centers for design, publishing, software design, arts, and other profitable and non-polluting occupations, about 100 areas of Shanghai have been turned into creative industry parks.

Route #5: Binjiang Road Route One

Guoding Road (国定路)- Wuchuan Road (武川路) – North Guoquan Road (国权北路)- Yixian Road (逸仙路)- Songbin Road (淞滨路)- Wusongzhen (Wusong Town 吴淞镇 ) – Huacheng Road (化城路) – Wusongkou Ferry (吴淞口渡口) – Binjiang Garden (滨江花园).

Since the area near the viaduct on Yixian Road is bad and the air is polluted, it is suggested that you take Huacheng Road that is quieter and has fewer vehicles. You can ride from the school gate behind the Wusongkou Ferry to enter Binjiang Garden. Biking along Huangpu River will be an interesting experience for you. There is a wetland park under construction that you can visit for free, but you have to park the bike outside and walk into the area.

Route #6: Binjiang Road Route Two

Yingkou Road (营口路)- Longchang Road (隆昌路) – Yangshupu Road (杨树浦路) – Gongping Road Dock (公平路码头) – go across Binjiang River – Riverside Promenade – Binjiang Park – Fucheng Road (福城路)- the Dock – Shiliupu Pier (十六铺) – Shanghai Old Street.

You might find surprises on this Yangshupu Road route such as the Waterworks Plant, the Binjiang Creative Center and so forth. It is said that you are not allowed to ride in the Binjiang Park, but that hasn't stopped people. You can experience boarding the Shangbai ferry on this route.

Route #7: A Nostalgic Cycling Journey around Shanghai

Duolun Road (多伦)

Duolun Road is a path about 500 meters long, behind North Sichuan Road (四川北路), with many former residences of celebrities from the 1930s.

Taojiang Road (桃江路)

Taojiang Road is known as the most beautiful small road in Shanghai. There are few people on Taojiang Road, but expect some bicycles passing by or a few couples taking wedding photos. Dongping Road (东平路) nearby is a busy road, and you can try the Madisonrestaurant there, where the most popular breakfast and lunch in Shanghai are served.

By the Suzhou River (苏州)

By the river there are many buildings with ancient architecture styles. Walk your bike along the riverside with slate slabs under your feet telling you the historical origins of each building.

Shajing Road (沙泾路

The 500-meter "Bumpy Road" will jolt you badly if you ride over it too fast and your tires are well-inflated. It goes from the south of Zheao Road Bridge (柘皋路桥) to Liyang Road (溧阳路).

Scenic Routes

Route #8: Getting Closer to Nature at Sheshan Mountain (佘山)

If you would like to enjoy the experience of cycling in a place with gorgeous mountains and rivers while still remaining close to Shanghai, Sheshan Mountain is for you. With over 1,000 public bicycles and 15 rental agencies located around the area, and Chenshan Arboretum (辰山植物园) and Moon-lake Sculpture Park along the way, the natural scenery here cannot be beat.

Cycling around Sheshan Mountain is not as tiring as you would expect. Set out from Shanghai and take Subway Line 9 to Sheshan Station. Rent a bike as soon as you exit the station, and then ride along Park Avenue to Sheshan National Forest Park. The first scenic spot you will come across is Moon-Lake Sculpture Park, with sculptures by artists from Taiwan, Japan, England, Italy and mainland China. The park is the only spot in Shanghai that allows you to bring pets. Next to the park is a hotel, the Meridien Sheshan Shanghai (世茂佘山艾美酒店), and there is an artificial lake and a little beach inside the hotel, with a very tropical atmosphere.

Chenshan Arboretum has become a popular spot in recent years with its 207 hectares of green space. There are many themed areas and a big greenhouse. Don't miss the plentiful flowers and grasses here, especially in the spring. You can also pay 10 yuan to take the sightseeing bus. Turn right off Park Avenue to get to Waiqingsong Highway (外青松公路), and then you will arrive at Sheshan National Forest Park. The highway divides the park into the East Mountain and the West Mountain. Most people will barbecue in the east and visit the cathedral, observatory and seismographic station in the west.

How to Rent a Bike?

There are 15 branches where you can rent bicycles, and the most convenient is located just opposite from the Sheshan subway station. Bring a valid identification and pay 200 yuan as deposit to get the zipcard. You can apply for and return zipcards at only 5 of the 15 branches, namely those located at Sheshan Station, Happy Valley, the south gate of East Sheshan Mountain, the north gate of West Sheshan Mountain, and the south gate of Chenshan Arboretum.

When you rent a bike, it will be free for the first two hours, and then you must pay for each hour beyond the first two. Only people between 16 and 65 years old are allowed to rent bicycles, and you can only ride on the roads outside the scenic areas. You may never carry anyone else on your bike.

Entry: Sheshan National Forest Park: Free, Happy Valley: 200 yuan

Route #9: Cycling on the Ecological Trail in Baoshan District (宝山区)

The first ecological trail in Shanghai is about 100 kilometers long and 2 meters wide and runs through Baoshan district. It is suitable for both hiking and cycling. The first section of the trail goes through Gucun Town (顾村镇) and is about 12.6 kilometers long. It starts from Wenzao Creek (蕰藻浜), passes Gucun Park (顾村公园) to the east of the Central River (中心河), and goes across the Shapu River (沙浦河) to Luodian Town (罗店镇) in the north. This section features natural country scenery, with the man-made Shapu River, Xiushui Garden (秀水公园) and Ling Family House (凌家宅) along the way. Gucun Park is famous for its sakuras and traditional gardens.

The next section is the Luodian section, which is about 16.8 kilometers long. It goes through Fuzhang Road (富张路), Meilan Lake (美兰湖) and the east part of Fuyuan Road (抚远路) to the north of the Lianqi River (练祈河), connecting to the Panjing River (潘泾河) and Luojing section (罗泾段) at Shitai Road (石太路). The Meilan Lake scenic area is not only a large outdoor park but also a popular spot for taking wedding photographs.

The Yuepu and Luojing sections are home to many birds. The Luojing section is the northernmost part of the ecological trail and is about 17.5 kilometers long. It goes through the Baogang and Chenhang Reservoirs. It is one of the 10 largest areas for bird watching. The Yuepu section is 13.6 kilometers long, and it goes through many orchards such as the Fengshui Pear Orchard, which also attracts many birds. The best time to see birds on these sections is from March to May every year.

To get there, take Bus No. 963 or the Pengluo Line (彭罗线) to the ecological trail, or take Subway Line 7 to Meilan Lake Station (美兰湖站). If you would like to go by car, drive along Hutai Road (沪太路) and take Exit Ramp A20 to Chenfu Road (陈富路), and then turn left. Since there are no bicycles to rent in this area, bring your bike with you.

Entry: Gucun Park: 20 yuan, Meilan Lake: Free

Biking and Hiking Routes for Shanghai in Spring

Chongming District (崇明区)

The Dongping National Forest Park (东平国家森林公园). Cycling around Chongming Island (崇明岛) (3 days).

Baoshan District

Hutai Road to Cartoon Street on Wenshui Road (汶水路动漫街) to the International Folk Art Museum in Baoshan (宝山国际民间艺术博览馆) to Gucun Park to Meilan Lake and finally to Baoshan Temple (宝山寺).

Mudanjiang Road (牡丹江路) to Wusong Train Station Exhibition Hall (吴淞火车站展示馆) to the Shanghai Navy Museum (海军上海博览馆) to Wusong Forts Gulf Wetland Forest Park (吴淞炮台湾湿地森林公园) to the Shanghai Liberation Memorial Hall (上海解放纪念馆) to the Songhu Anti-Japanese War Memorial Hall/Chen Huacheng Memorial Hall (淞沪抗战纪念馆/陈化成纪念馆) to Chuangyi Happiness Bay (创邑幸福湾) and finally to Peninsula 1919 (半岛1919).

The ecological trails around Baoshan district.

Pudong District (浦东区)

Cycling around Lingang City (临港新城).

Cycling through Century Avenue to Lianyang International Community (联洋国际社区).

Cycling along the Expo Avenue.

Jiading District (嘉定区)

No. 68 Shaxia Road (沙霞路68号) to No. 45 Bole Road (博乐路45号).

No. 218 Huyi Highway (沪宜公路218号) to People's Street in Nanxiang Town (南翔镇人民街).

No. 518 Shuangzhu Highway (霜竹公路518号) to No. 1268 Shuangzhu Highway (霜竹公路1268号).

No. 2000 Yining Road (伊宁路2000号) to Changji and Xintan Roads in Anting Town (安亭镇新谭路昌吉路).

Fengxian District (奉贤区)

Haiwan Avenue (海湾林荫道) to Suitanghe Road in Haiwan Town in Fengxian district (海湾镇随塘河路).

Zhuangxing Golden Sightseeing Avenue (庄行金色观光大道).

Qingpu District (青浦)

Cycling and hiking around Dianshan Lake (淀山湖).

Songjiang District (松江)

Subway Line 9's Dongjing Station (9号线洞泾站) to Happy Valley to Moon-lake Sculpture Park to Sheshan National Forest Park and finally to Chenshan Arboretum.

Cycling Tips

If you are new to cycling in China, it is suggested that you ride slowly and defensively on the cycle lanes, if there are any. Watch out for holes in the road and things left on the sidewalks and on the streets. Wear brightly colored clothes. Ride slowly until you get used to cycling. The behavior of other road users may also be different to what you are used to. See Traffic in China and Cycling in China.

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Written by Candice SongUpdated Nov. 9, 2023

The four routes below are the most popular bike rides in the Yangshuo area, and can all be done in a half-day or a day's cycling, depending on your pace and time you spend visiting the attractions along the way. Suggestions are provided for combining routes. All routes start from West Street, Yangshuo, as this is the most popular place to hire a bicycle from.

The Yulong River Short Route

The Yulong River

This is the classic Yangshuo bike ride, combining hills, river, villages and scenic spots in a short loop. There are options for rafting at Yulong River Scenic Area and Chaoyang Wharf (see Baisha and Yulong River Route).

Total distance: 15 km (10 miles) without Moon Hill or other detours.

Time needed: half-a-day

Hire a bike and start from the mouth of West Street (西街 Xi Jie /sshee jyeah/) on Pantao Road (蟠桃路 Pantao Lu /pan-taoww loo/). Turn right and follow Pantao Road for 900 meters, then take the first side street on the left, called Longyue Road (龙岳路 Longyue Lu /long-ywair loo/). (If you get as far as the filling station, and where the road becomes a dual carriageway, you have gone too far.) After 200 meters Longyue Road crosses National Road 321 (the G321, here Jingfeng Road 荆风路) and continues west into the countryside. Cross the junction and follow Longyue Road. After 800 meters you will leave the town environment and be out in the countryside with its rice paddies, small villages and verdant karst hills.

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Follow this small rural road (Rural Road 66) for about 2 km (1.25 mi) and you will come to the first major fork. The right fork (Rural Road 66) leads to Yulong River Scenic Area (遇龙河景区 Yulong He Jingqu /yoo-long her jing-chyoo/) after 2 km. Choose this detour to see more of the Yulong River at a popular and well-developed spot. To continue the circuit, follow the left fork for 500 meters and you will come to another fork. Take the right fork and after 300 meters you will reach the Giggling Tree, a Dutch-run countryside restaurant with good Western food.

After a further 150 meters you will reach another fork. The right fork will take you to Chaoyang Wharf on the Yulong River after 600 meters. Choose this detour to see more of the Yulong River with less distance and at a much quieter spot. To continue the circuit take the left fork and after 5 km (3 miles) and you will come to where the G321 again bridges the Yulong River.

You could continue this bike ride by combining it with the Yong Village Countryside Route, or just extend it a little by turning right and following National Road 321 for 2 km to iconic Moon Hill (and returning the same way). See the Yong Village Countryside Route for more on Moon Hill.

To complete the circuit turn left and follow National Road 321 back to Yangshuo. After 4 km (2.5 miles) you will come to a roundabout. Take the second exit (straight on) and follow Kangzhan Road (抗战路 Kangzhan Lu /kung-jan loo/) for 800 meters to the junction with Pantao Road and bear left. After 400 meters you will be back at the mouth of West Street.

The Yong Village Countryside Route

Yangshuo Countryside

This route takes you out of Yangshuo on National Road 321 (G321) past a list of tourist attractions to Moon Hill, then through a series of small villages, nestling among karst hills and rice paddies on a loop back to Yangshuo.

Total distance: about 26 km (16 miles) or about 17 km (11 mi) using the shortcut

Time needed: half-a-day

From the Mouth of West Street (西街 Xi Jie /sshee jyeah/), turn left on Pantao Road (蟠桃路 Pantao Lu /pan-taoww loo/) for 400 meters and bear right onto Kangzhan Road (抗战路 Kangzhan Lu /kung-jan loo/). After a further 800 meters you will meet a large roundabout. Take the second exit (straight on) and you will find yourself on the G321, heading out of Yangshuo.

After almost 3 km (2 mi) you will come to Butterfly Spring (蝴蝶泉 Hudie Quan /hoo-dyeah chwen) on the right. (There is a huge model butterfly on a karst cliff marking the entrance to a cave and rope bridge walking route. Adults 35 yuan, children 18 yuan). 1 km on is the bridge over Yulong River, where you can see bamboo rafts finishing their tours.

300 meters on from the bridge on the right is the entrance to Big Banyan Tree Scenic Area (大榕树景区 Darongshu Jingqu /daa-rong-shoo jing-chyoo/). (Here you can see the celebrated 1,000-year-old spreading banyan and have a go at punting a bamboo raft on Jinbao River, a tributary of Yulong River. Entry 18 yuan.)

Moon Hill

1.5 km (1 mi) on is Moon Hill Park (月亮山公园 Yueliang Shan Gongyuan /ywair-lyang shan gong-ywen/), on the right 50 meters after the left turn to Li Village (历村 Li Cun /lee tswnn/) tourist area. (Moon Hill Park offers a shady 10 or 15-minute climb on stone steps to the underside of the limestone arch, which is a hole all the way through the hill. Looking at this hole from different angles is like looking at different phases of the moon. A further short climb on a small steep dirt path will bring you to the summit, which offers a fantastic view, and a pitching point for abseiling used by the local climbing outfits.)

Next take the left from the G321 to Li Village tourist area. The first 200 meters are ok, but the ride through Li Village itself must be taken slowly and carefully as the narrow road is often clogged with coaches and ambling tourists. After 400 meters of busyness the road reaches a junction. The right fork offers some good views of Moon Hill from a quieter small road. To continue the circuit take the left fork and proceed 100 meters to a new and broad concrete road.

Turn left and follow the countryside highway for just over a kilometer. A right turn will bring you onto a rural road through three Zhuang minority villages. This road is currently (May 2011) undergoing improvements, so be prepared for roadworks. It is not easy to lose the way as long as you keep to the larger road at every fork. After 8 km you will reach Yong Village (勇村 Yong Cun /yong tswnn/) and the larger County Road 100 (X100).

Follow the X100 for 5 km (3 mi) to Aishan Village (矮山村 Aishan Cun /eye-shan tswnn/), where the X100 becomes a broad countryside highway. (If you are short of time you can use this new concrete highway to make a 5 km shortcut (instead of 14 km) from Li Village to Aishan Village, but this option is hardly as interesting.) Turning right follow the highway, which bridges the Yulong River after 700 meters. After a further 2 km you will reach Yangshuo's town limits, and 1.5 km later you will reach the G321 roundabout.

Take the first exit from the roundabout (take a right) and follow Kangzhan Road and Pantao Road back to the mouth of West Street.

Recommended Tours:

3-Day Guilin and Yangshuo Tour

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The Baisha and Yulong River Route

Baisha

This is a day of biking and rafting (take plenty of sun cream on a hot summer's day). Bamboo rafting and cycling are the classic ways to explore Yangshuo's idyllic countryside, and strapping your bike to a raft allows you to do both in one day!

Total distance: 16 km (10 mi) cycling and 3 or more hours (14 km) of rafting (with options for less rafting and more biking)

Time needed: half a day or more

From West Street (西街 Xi Jie /sshee jyeah/) turn right on Pantao Road (蟠桃路 Pantao Lu /pan-taoww loo/) and continue for 1 km to National Road 321 (G321). Turn right onto the G321 and follow it for 7 km (4 mi) to reach the edge of the market town of Baisha (白沙 /bye-shaa/ 'Whitesand'). After 1 km of Baisha's main street turn left down the X099 to the Yulong River (遇龙河 Yulong He /yoo-long her/ 'Meet Dragon River').

After about 1.8 km (1.1 mi), keeping left at the fork and leaving the larger X099, you will reach the legendary Yulong Bridge (遇龙桥 Yulong Qiao /yoo-long chyaoww/). It is said to be over 1,000 years old, and makes a great photograph with greenery hanging off the arch. From this ancient bridge you can take a bamboo raft down river.

A bamboo raft can take two passengers and two bikes, which are secured behind the bamboo reclined seats where the raftman punts the craft. The Yulong River has been engineered for slow rafting with a series of weirs, which rafts can slide over without losing their passengers! The 14 km (9 mi) journey can last 3 hours or more and finishes at the G321 bridge near the Big Banyan Tree (see Yong Village Route). It's a relaxing and fun way to enjoy the countryside.

You could choose to get off at Yulong River Scenic Area after about an hour's rafting, or at Chaoyang Wharf after about 2 hours' rafting, to do more biking through the countryside (see Yulong River Short Route, which can also be combined with rafting).

After disembarking, to complete the circuit, turn left and follow the G321 back to Yangshuo. After 4 km (2.5 miles) you will come to a roundabout. Take the second exit (straight on) and follow Kangzhan Road (抗战路 Kangzhan Lu /kung-jan loo/) for 800 meters to the junction with Pantao Road and bear left. After 400 meters you will be back at the mouth of West Street.

Recommended Tours:

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The Fuli and Xingping Route

Xingping Ancient Town

This route offers a longer bike ride via Fuli (福利/foo-lee/) and spectacular mountain views to Xingping (兴坪 /sshing-ping/), reputed to mark the most beautiful stretch of the Li River.

Total distance: about 55 km (34 miles).

Time needed: half-a-day at fast pace with an early start, otherwise definitely a full day.

From West Street (西街 Xi Jie /sshee jyeah/), turn left on Pantao Road (蟠桃路 Pantao Lu /pan-taoww loo/) for 400 meters, and after passing between Pantao Hill and Bilian Hill turn left onto Guanlian Road (观莲路 Guanlian Lu /gwan-lyen loo/). After 600 meters keep on the higher right fork and in a further 200 meters you will come to some concrete vehicle barriers with gaps for bicycles.

Here you join Provincial Road 305 (S305), a broad road with non-motorized vehicle lanes at the sides. Turn left on the S305 and follow it over the Li River (a good place to stop and look at the view). After just over 6 km (4 mi) a steep right bend marks the edge of the market town of Fuli. (The Li River at Fuli is a peaceful pasture for grazing water buffalo. To see this classic rural scene, take the first right off the main street and follow Xifeng Street (西风街 Xifeng Jie /sshee-fnng jyeah/) for 1 km.) After 500 meters of Fuli's main street turn left onto the road to Xingping (a filling station marks the junction).

The road to Xingping is the X094, a narrow two-way road, frequented by tour coaches and private tourist transport. The scenery around Fuli is wonderful, and it continues for the full 20 km (13 mi) to Xingping. The X094 runs through a 2-km-wide valley between heavily-vegetated steep limestone hills.

From Xingping you could take a short cruise on the crème-de-la-crème of the Li River. Both bamboo rafts and motorized touring craft are available. The cruise is most atmospheric just after summer rain or in the early morning, when wreaths of mist cling to the peaks. Return by the same route.

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5-Day Guilin, Ling Canal, Xingping and Yangshuo Tour

6-Day Guilin, Longsheng & Yangshuo Relaxation

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A Beginner’s Guide to Biking: How to Cycle for FitnessSteve KambSteve KambLast Updated: July 27, 2021Evidence BasedExpert ReviewedOpinion

Let’s get you up and rolling on a bicycle!

Whether you’re using it for exercise or transportation, biking is a great way to stay active and explore the world around you.

That’s why we encourage it in our Online Coaching Program when we discuss fun exercises!

Want to train in a way that doesn’t suck? Learn more about NF Coaching!

Here’s what we’ll cover in today’s guide:

What are the benefits of cycling?

The 6 different types of cyclists

How to buy a bike

How to set up your bicycle

What gear to purchase for biking

What to bring on your bike ride

How to ride a bike

How to improve your bike riding skills

Bike riding etiquette for newbies

It’s time to hit the road (Next steps)

Let’s roll!

What Are the Benefits of Cycling?

There are a lot of excellent reasons to take up riding bikes:

It’s a great and healthy way to move from point A to point B.

It’s free – no gas to put in, no parking spaces to pay for.

It’s low impact on your body. There are no jarring-impact moments like with running.

It’s a great place to start with exercise. Sit on bike. Pedal. Done.

It’s fun!

Cycling has a magical ability to be whatever the rider wants it to be.

Fun, challenging, scary, romantic, social, silly… you name it and there’s a type of cycling for it. You can even change what type you are doing to suit your mood on any given day, which is why most avid cyclists end up with several different bikes.

Some Rebels in the NF Coaching Program have even used cycling as a tool to help them get in shape, as demonstrated by Kyle here:

Note: Kyle also switched up his diet for his result.

The world can use more cyclists, so I’m stoked you’re interested in getting started.

The 6 Different Types of Cyclists

Let’s spend a few minutes thinking about what type of rider you’d like to be.

The below list is not mutually exclusive, mind you. You can flip back and forth, contradict yourself, or mix and match them to suit your own needs.

#1) Mountain Biker

No one loves the outdoors as much as these guys do. If you’d rather ditch the pavement for a trail, mountain biking may be for you.

#2) Roadie

As the name would suggest, these riders are going to be found pedaling down your street. They often wear bright colors to make them easily seen by commuters. If you go this route, you can pretend like you have a sweet superhero costume to wear!

You can take this idea too far.

#3) Track

Track cycling is a racing sport where riders zoom around a velodrome. If you’re a beginner, this is probably too advanced for you, but something to think about as you gain more cycling experience.

#4) Triathlete

A triathlon is a multisport race where participants run, swim, and bike their way to the finish line. They’re not a bad event to train for since you have to condition yourself for a few different sports.

There are many triathlon events designed for beginners, some of which you can check out right here.

#5) BMXer

Generally when people do lots of tricks on their bike, it’s a BMX bike.

BMX is an abbreviation for bicycle motocross or bike motocross. BMX bikes were originally modeled after dirtbikes (minus the engine).

They’re popular with kids, but also good for adults who are looking to perform a stunt or two.

#6) Casual Rider

This is, in my opinion, the easiest way to get started. Just do whatever you want to on a bike and enjoy yourself in the process.

Sounds simple, right? It is!

How to Buy a Bike

Truth be told, the best bike for you to buy is whatever one you like the best.

I think it’s wise to get a bike shop’s help in buying a bike that fits you. Even though you can adjust your bicycle to fit (more on this next section), it could still be potentially too large or small. Here’s how to find a bike shop in your area.

If you are going to select a bike on your own, you’ll want to consider its height:

If the bike has a horizontal tube, you should have about one to two-inch clearance from your crotch to the top tube, when standing over the bike.

If the bike has a sloping top tube, you’ll want at least two-inch clearance.

Shown here from REI’s guide to bike fitting:

Now, bikes do cost money. Expect to spend a few hundred bucks minimum at your bike shop. You don’t have to spend thousands, but you’ll have more fun on a decent bike than a heavy, crappy one from a department store.

If you must buy as cheaply as possible, in my opinion, most people are best served with a steel-framed 80’s road bike. They’re cheap, nearly indestructible, and easy to find on Craigslist.

Don’t be afraid to make counter offers and haggle a bit.

You can also search the bike on Bicycle Blue Book to make sure you’re getting a fair deal.

If you do buy a used road bike, steer away from 27” wheels, since 26” have become standard and will be easier to replace.

Lots of people get mountain bikes for their first bike, and I think it’s a mistake unless you plan on riding through dirt. They are heavy and slow because they’re meant for trail riding on mountains.

There’s also a cheaper bike option called bikesdirect.com. They sell off-brand frames with name-brand components, and seem to have good customer service.

Remember: get the bike you like. If you like it you’ll ride it. Keep that in mind as you’re reading the flame wars and conflicting advice. After all, it’s just bikes. It ain’t rocket surgery.

How to Setup Your Bicycle

While a professional at a bike shop can be a lifesaver when it comes to proper setup, you can totally do it yourself too.

#1) Saddle Height

A “good enough” way to determine proper seat height is the heel-to-pedal method. It might help to have someone hold your bike while doing this.

Take a seat, then have one pedal go completely down in the six o’clock position. Your knee should be completely straight here when making contact to this low pedal.

If your knee is bent, you need to increase the saddle height. If you lose contact with the pedal, lower your seat.

#2) Saddle Angle

For the most part, you’re going to want your seat angled so it’s parallel to the ground. Try this first, then you can adjust it slightly if you find different positions more comfortable.

#3) Handlebar Reach

While handlebar reach can be a bit more personal, in general you don’t want to strain yourself to control the bike.

When seated, you should easily be able to reach the brakes and shifters. Your elbows should have a slight bend, not locked. Adjust your seat first, get that dialed in, then adjust the bars themselves for your ideal setting.

What Gear to Purchase for Biking

After initially purchasing a bike, there are a few other things you should consider.

#1) Helmet – In my opinion, it is imperative to own and wear a helmet when cycling. I don’t think it should be a law that everyone has to, but I think everyone should of his own volition anyway.

What kind of helmet should you buy? Giro, Bell, and Specialized all make good helmets. Try a few on and get a bike shop’s help with how it should fit.

#2) U-Lock – One of the most awesome things about riding bikes to get places is that you don’t have to park a car. You can just ride right up to the place, lock your bike, and go inside. You will need a lock if you’d like your bike to be there when you come out, though. Read up on locking strategy here.

#3) Blinky Lights – Get yourself a good set of blinky lights for your bike.

I like the Blackburn Flea set, but also own the Spok LED light set, and the Planet Bike Superflash rear light. All are fine choices.

Outside has the unmitigated gaul of getting dark without our consent. It’s wise to have lights in these cases, so that you can be as visible as possible on the roadway.

#4) Clippy Shoes – If you’re going to ride often, eventually it’s wise to switch to clipless pedals and shoes. If you’re worried that they’ll make you fall over, rest assured. You will definitely fall over in them at least once. It’s called a zero-mile-per-hour fall, and it’s a rite of passage. It’s also completely worth it.

#5) Lycra – If you’re doing any amount of riding at all, I recommend getting yourself a pair of bibs. Cycling shorts are nice too (they both have a chamois) but bib shorts are the ultimate in comfort.

What to Bring on Your Bike Ride

When setting off on a ride, carry these things:

A spare tube

Tire levers

A CO2 inflate

A Master Link

A spare cylinder of CO2

$20

Everything except the tube fits nicely into a little canvas bag that can slip into a center jersey pocket, which eliminates the need for a seat bag, which has a tendency to fall apart after a few hundred miles.

Don’t buy an expensive bike tool to carry on your rides. Any repair you can’t do with the above kit is a ride ender. Take a cab with the $20 instead and spend your tool budget on nice tools to keep at home if you want to wrench on your bike.

Also don’t buy a frame pump or mini pump – they don’t work well at all. Get a floor pump for home and carry CO2 with you.

How to Ride a Bike

Turn pedals.

Don’t hit anything or fall off.

Kidding.

Here’s exactly how to ride a bike:

Let’s explain some more tips for smooth bike riding:

#1) Use your rear brake to check your speed and your front one only if you really want to stop. If you grab a handful of front brake on a modern bike it might become a catapult.

#2) Remember when I said clippy shoes were worth it? It’s because they allow you to apply power throughout the whole revolution of the pedal, and to use your whole leg and butt to apply said power. They’re awesome.

#3) Keep in mind also that it’s more efficient to spin than to mash. This means that you’ll be able to deliver more power for longer if you ride in a smaller, easier gear at a higher cadence (RPM) than in a bigger, harder gear at a slower cadence. The ideal cadence is said to be 90rpm or so, which is the exact tempo of Cake’s song The Distance.

One foot should make a revolution for each beat of the song, or in other words, your foot is a quarter note. Your other foot will be offset, of course, so as a pair your feet will play eighth notes. And you didn’t even know you were a musician!

#4) Your body should be pretty much still when you’re riding. Your knees should be in line between your hip and ankle, not out as if you’re trying to climb a pole:

How to Improve Your Bike Riding Skills

Cycling is beautiful and amazing, but the best cycling is also social.

Having some friends who are into it will help keep you into it. Mind you, it is ten buh-jillion times easier to meet people who already like things you want to do than to convert people you already like into doing something new.

So, go do your local group ride. There’s guaranteed to be a beginner one near you that runs out of a bike shop. Ask at the bike shop once you feel comfortable returning.

Yay for socializing!

You can also check out Meetup for a riding group.

Bike Riding Etiquette for Newbies

There’s a tendency for new riders to want to express their liberation from the metal cage of the automobile through a certain free-spirited attitude toward traffic laws.

Please don’t do this.

Whatever we do while riding in traffic will be remembered by every driver who sees us and counted either for or against cycling as a whole in that driver’s mind.

Many new riders adopted a Me-Vs-Cars attitude, and it’s always a mistake.

Figure out what the laws regarding cyclists on the road are in your area and follow them always! Google “bicycling laws + [ your state ]”

You’ll also have a much easier time in traffic when you ride like traffic.

It’s Time to Hit the Road (Next Steps)

Above all, remember that cycling is a fun, social activity.

Wave to other riders. Say hello to them when you pass them. They’re nice folks! Well, except “serious” roadies, of course, but only other roadies listen to them!

Okay, that’s about it for this guide.

Find a bike, wear a helmet, and get ready to roll:

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Have fun out there, and ride safe, cycling friend!

-Steve

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By Michelle Arthurs-Brennan last updated 18 November 2022

To those already engrossed in the cycling world, the benefits of cycling will already be abundantly clear, but for anyone who needs a reason to get out on the bike here's a list of some of the biggest perks. The bonuses to cycling - including physical health benefits of cycling, mental health benefits of cycling, and an almost guaranteed broadening of your social circle - are as numerous as the beautiful roads you can find.If you are thinking of starting cycling, now is the perfect time to make some hefty savings. Our best Black Friday bike deals page is pack with deals and discounts across all things cycling to get you going for less. But when it comes to picking a new hobby, there are of course plenty of options out in the world to weigh up, so here's why we think cycling is the best:1. Cycling improves mental well-beingA study by the YMCA showed that people who had a physically active lifestyle had a wellbeing score 32 per cent higher than inactive individuals.There are so many ways that exercise can boost your mood: there's the basic release of adrenalin and endorphins, and the improved confidence that comes from achieving new things (such as completing a sportive or getting closer to that goal such as completing your first 100-mile ride).Cycling combines physical exercise with being outdoors and exploring new views. You can ride solo - giving you time to process worries or concerns, or you can ride with a group which broadens your social circle.Former Hour Record holder Graeme Obree has suffered from depression through much of his life, and told us: “Getting out and riding will help [people suffering with depression]... Without cycling, I don’t know where I would be."2. Strengthen your immune system by cyclingDr. David Nieman and his colleagues at Appalachian State University studied 1000 adults up to the age of 85. They found that exercise had huge benefits on the health of the upper respiratory system - thus reducing instances of the common cold.Nieman said: “People can knock down sick days by about 40 percent by exercising aerobically on most days of the week while at the same time receiving many other exercise-related health benefits.”Professor Tim Noakes, of exercise and sports science at the University of Cape Town, South Africa, also tells us that mild exercise can improve our immune system by increasing production of essential proteins and waking up lazy white blood cells.Why choose the bike? Cycling to work can reduce the time of your commute, and free you from the confines of germ infused buses and trains.There is a but. Evidence suggests that immediately after intense exercise, such as an interval training session, your immune system is lowered - but adequate and effective recovery after cycling such as eating and sleeping well can help to reverse this.3. Cycling can help you lose weightWeight loss is one benefit of cycling(Image credit: Cycling Weekly)The simple equation, when it comes to weight loss, is 'calories out must exceed calories in'. So you need to burn more calories than you consume to lose weight. Cycling burns calories: between 400 and 1000 an hour, depending on intensity and rider weight.Of course, there are other factors: the make-up of the calories you consume affects the frequency of your refuelling, as does the quality of your sleep and of course the amount of time you spend burning calories will be influenced by how much you enjoy your chosen activity.Assuming you enjoy cycling, you'll be burning calories. And if you eat a healthy diet that creates a calorie deficit (one that is controlled and does not put you at risk of long-term health conditions, we stress) you should lose weight.4. Cycling builds muscleWe tell you how to increase your leg musclulature(Image credit: Future)The resistance element of cycling means that it doesn't just burn fat: it also builds muscle - particularly around the glutes, hamstrings, quads, and calves. Muscle is leaner than fat, and people with a higher percentage of muscle burn more calories even when sedentary.To be clear - you won't end up with quads like a track sprinter unless you invest a serious amount of time at the squat rack. But you will develop a nice toned derriere.5. You can enjoy second breakfasts after cyclingChow down breakfast before AND after a rideIf you decide to cycle to work, you've got a great excuse to add a couple of extra snacks to your day.Since a half hour ride to work should be burning between 200 and 500 calories, you've got a license to enjoy a smug second breakfast at your desk.If you're serious about burning fat, you could do your morning ride fasted (sans breakfast) - but that's mainly a habit reserved for the most dedicated of riders, and it's a training tool best used with care, and in moderation - to avoid negative effects on your health.6. Cyclists have better lung health(Image credit: catchpole)You won't be alone if this point seems contradictory to common sense. But studies have suggested that people who ride a bike are actually exposed to fewer dangerous fumes than those who travel by car.A study by the Healthy Air Campaign, Kings College London, and Camden Council, saw air pollution detectors fitted to a driver, a bus user, a pedestrian and a cyclist using a busy route through central London.The results showed that the driver experienced five times higher pollution levels than the cyclist, as well as three and a half more than the walker and two and a half times more than the bus user. Long story short: the cyclist won.7. Cycling cuts heart disease and cancer riskUp your heart health and life expectancy by bike(Image credit: Jesse Wild)Cycling raises your heart rate and gets the blood pumping round your body, and it burns calories, limiting the chance of your being overweight. As a result, it's among a selection of forms of exercise recommended by the NHS as being healthy ways to cut your risk of developing major illnesses such as heart disease and cancer.New evidence was presented in the form of a study conducted by the University of Glasgow, earlier this year. Researchers studied over 260,000 individuals over the course of five years - and found that cycling to work can cut a riders risk of developing heart disease or cancer in half. The full study can be read here.Dr. Jason Gill of the Institute of Cardiovascular and Medical Sciences commented: “Cycling all or part of the way to work was associated with substantially lower risk of adverse health outcomes."8. Cycling is low impactCycling is a low impact form of exerciseMany of the upshots we discuss when we talk about the benefits of cycling are exercise related. Reckon it might be easier to just go for a run?Running is weight bearing - and therefore injury rates are higher. Cycling, by contrast to running, is not weight bearing.When scientists compared groups of exercisers - long distance runners and cyclists, they found the runners suffered 133-144 per cent more muscle damage, 256 per cent more, inflammation and DOMS 87 per cent higher.Whilst cycling is less likely to result in an overuse injury, they can still crop up. A professional bike fit is a good idea - skimping here is a false economy if you end up spending more cash on physio.The lack of weight bearing also means that cycling does not do as much to increase bone density as other sports - so it's a good idea to add a little strength training in to your programme.9. Cycling saves timeCycle to save time (and money)Compare these three experiences:Get in the car, sit in traffic, queue to get into the car park, park, pay to park, arriveWalk to bus stop, wait for bus, complain about bus being late, get on bus (pay), watch as it takes you round-the-houses, arrive, about half a mile from your destinationGet on the bike, filter past traffic, lock the bike, arriveShort journeys contribute massively to global pollution levels, and often involve a fair amount of stationary staring at the bumper in front. Get on the bike, and you'll save on petrol or cash on public transport, as well as time.10. Cycling improves navigational skillsGet lost in the lanes, and let your sense of direction get you home. (Andy Jones)(Image credit: Future)In the world of car sat navs and Google maps, sometimes there's just not that much incentive to sharpen your natural sense of direction (however superior or otherwise it may be).Unless you've invested in a GPS cycling computer with mapping capabilities, then getting out and exploring the lanes can provide essential exercise for your internal mapping capabilities, giving you (with practice) a better idea of which way is West.11. Cycling improve your sex lifeCycling could improve your sex lifeMost of us know that sex is a good thing, but not everyone knows that it's actually good for your overall health. In fact, regular sex could indeed prolong your life.Dr Michael Roizen, who chairs the Wellness Institute at the Cleveland Clinic, says: “The typical man who has 350 orgasms a year, versus the national average of around a quarter of that, lives about four years longer.” Similar findings were revealed for women.So can cycling improve your sex life? Well - it builds some rather essential muscle groups. Dr Matthew Forsyth, urologist and keen cyclist from Portland, Oregon, commented: “All these muscles [worked on the bike] are used during intercourse. The better developed these muscles, the longer and more athletic intercourse will be.”Add in that - thanks to spending plenty of time showing off all the lumps and bumps in skintight lycra (and occasionally double-oh-AND-seven) - cyclists tend to be fairly comfortable in their own skin, and you've got a recipe for success.12. Cyclists sleep betterRide a bike for a good night's sleepIt probably isn't rocket science that tiring yourself out on the bike will improve your sleep - but now it's been proven. Researchers at the University of Georgia studied men and women aged 20 to 85 over a period of 35 years, and found that a drop in fitness of 2 per cent for men and 4 per cent for women resulted in sleep problems.Dr Rodney Dishman was one of the lead authors, and commented: "The steepest decline in cardiorespiratory fitness happens between ages 40 and 60. This is also when problems of sleep duration and quality are elevated."Looking for causes behind the link the scientists suggested it could be a reduction in anxiety, brought about by exercise, that elevates the ability to sleep. Exercise also protects against weight gain with age, which is another cause of sleep dysfunction.13. Cycling boosts your brain powerUp the power of your nogginExercise has been repeatedly linked to brain health - and the reduction of cognitive changes that can leave us vulnerable to dementia later in life.A 2013 study found that during exercise, cyclists' blood flow in the brain rose by 28 per cent, and up to 70 per cent in specific areas. Not only that, but after exercise, in some areas blood flow remained up by 40 per cent even after exercise.Improved blood flow is good because the red stuff delivers all sorts of goodies that keep us healthy - and the study concluded that we should cycle for 45-60 minutes, at 75-85 per cent of max 'hear rate reserve' (max heart rate minus resting heart rate) four times a week. Nothing stopping you riding more, of course.14. Cycling improves spacial awarenessImprove your handling skills - on and off the bike!(Image credit: Future)Cycling isn't just about raising your heart rate and getting you breathless - unless you're doing it on Zwift. There are technical elements - climbing, descending and cornering all teach you to use your body weight to get the bike to go where you want it to.Gaining the skills to manage these technical elements can provide a massive confidence boost - especially when you start to see improvement. Plus, you might just find your abilities to manage that dodgy shopping trolley with the wonky wheels greatly improves.15. Grow your social circle through cyclingCyclists from VC Colets(Image credit: Chris Catchpole)Cycling is an incredibly sociable sport. Grassroots cycling revolves around cycling club culture - which in turn revolves around the Saturday or Sunday club run: several hours of cycling in a group at an intensity that enables easy chat, interrupted only by a cafe stop for a coffee for a caffeine boost (or the occasional puncture).Joining a cycling club or group is an excellent way to grow your social circle, and if you're new to riding - you'll probably find all the maintenance and training advice you may have been looking for there, too.So, that's fairly conclusive! All that remains is to check out our beginner advice for cyclists, buy a road bike if you've not already, and decide how often you want to get out and ride!

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Michelle Arthurs-BrennanSocial Links NavigationMichelle Arthurs-Brennan the Editor of Cycling Weekly website. An NCTJ qualified traditional journalist by trade, Michelle began her career working for local newspapers. She's worked within the cycling industry since 2012, and joined the Cycling Weekly team in 2017, having previously been Editor at Total Women's Cycling. Prior to welcoming her daughter in 2022, Michelle raced on the road, track, and in time trials, and still rides as much as she can - albeit a fair proportion indoors, for now.

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