Ding, Ding! Beijing From The Seat of A Bike : State of the World from NPR

A pedal through Beijing’s small alleys and side streets brings bright glimpses of life in this massive city. Biking used to be commonplace in China before it became the world’s largest car market, with some of the worst traffic. Now, a new generation is discovering China’s cycling tradition.

A rider pushing her bicycle walks past a group worker outside an construction site outside a stadium in Beijing on Sept. 21, 2024.

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A rider pushing her bicycle walks past a group worker outside an construction site outside a stadium in Beijing on Sept. 21, 2024.

Wang Zhao/AFP via Getty Images