City Ride is on fire. You can go to these places in Guangzhou →

You don’t need to be a fitness expert

There are not many technical thresholds.

It can be in groups of three or five.

You can "I" walk alone.

After "City Walk" became

After the "new favorite" of people’s travel and rest

"City Ride" is also hot and "out of the circle"

A pair of iron legs and two sleeves.

Ride your beloved bike and roam the city.

It has become a leisure way for many people to punch in.

The literal translation of "City Ride" is city riding. The so-called riding, riding tools are bicycles. China’s cycling culture has experienced ups and downs. In 1956, a 28-inch "permanent" model was rolled off the assembly line, and New China had the ability to independently design and produce bicycles. From "Phoenix" to "Flying Pigeon", the bicycle was not only one of the "three big things" for generations of Chinese people to get married, but also connected with the mobile China in the eyes of their parents. Later, with the rise of vehicles such as family cars and battery cars, the status of bicycles as "commuting kings" was gradually replaced.

What is the charm that makes bicycles a new favorite again? Let’s talk about it today.

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Why is Citylide fascinating?

The popularity of Citylide is beyond many people’s imagination. According to statistics, at present, there are more than 100 million people cycling regularly in China, and nearly 10 million people participate in cycling. Except for a few professional cyclists, most people still take the City Ride route, which is a hobby of cycling. Walk too slowly, drive too fast, and ride just right.

Notes on cycling on social platforms.

So, why do so many people have a special liking for the new "online celebrity Movement" of City Ride?

The sense of surprise of "meeting unexpectedly"

For office workers who work from nine to five in the city, the usual life path is fixed between home and work, and the scenery on the way to and from work every day is similar. Different from the simple commuting at two o’clock and one line, Citylide’s route is more random and diverse, and it can also bring more fresh experiences.

Riding and stopping on a "popular" path, maybe something new will pop up at the next intersection: an ice-cold special latte, a pot of steaming cakes and snacks … A moment of free energy can cure the fatigue of the day.

Ultimate pure "cost performance"

Compared with style and style, nowadays, people pay more attention to the cost-effective life, and consumption has also changed to practicality, applicability and economy, and City Ride meets everyone’s needs. As a zero-emission travel mode, City Ride can not only reduce the carbon emissions in the transportation field to a certain extent, but also contribute to environmental protection. It also finds a "three-all" solution that can not only exercise, but also change the sports scene for urban people who are inconvenient to exercise due to conditions such as venues and equipment.

In addition, riding can also choose not to match the speed, not to roll the equipment, and how much investment is controlled by yourself. Although the word City Ride seems to carry the label of exquisite petty bourgeoisie, in fact, the cost is not high and the operation is simple. What everyone pursues is the happiness of "doing more with less money".

"God Assist" of Social Platform

A large number of "planting grass" posts and sharing posts on social platforms have sent a wave of "god assists" to the popularity of Citylide, attracting the attention of a large number of sports enthusiasts.

Every weekend or weekday night, about three or five friends unlock different cycling routes and various new ways of playing, and explore new fun of urban life during cycling, which has become a lifestyle sought after by more and more people.

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How can City Ride be more comfortable?

What are the precautions?

When we ride a bicycle, there are three parts of our body that are in direct contact with the bicycle, that is, our hands (handlebars), our feet (pedals) and our buttocks (seat bags). The relationship between the contact points between the body and the bicycle and our height directly determines the posture, muscle force efficiency and comfort when riding.

How should we adjust these points according to our height?

We usually ride a bike, and we often adjust the distance between these points by adjusting the height of the seat bag to adjust the force angle of the thighs and knees when pedaling. If the height of the seat bag is too high or too low, the leg muscles will not be at the proper angle of force when riding, resulting in insufficient muscle strength, which will reduce the riding efficiency and make us feel uncomfortable.

Some studies have found that for cyclists, there is still a 30-degree bend (that is, a slight bend of the knee) in the knee bending angle (as shown in the figure) when the pedal is stepped to the end, and riding with a body leaning forward angle of 55 is the most comfortable.

Source: Priego Quesadaji, Pé rez-Soriano P, Lucas-Cuevas AG, Salvador Palmer R, Cibriá n Ortiz de Andarm. Effect of Bike-Fit in the Perception of Comfort, Fatigue and Pain. J Sports Sci. 2017 Jul; 35(14):1459-1465. doi: 10.1080/02640414.2016.1215496. Epub 2016 Aug 4. PMID: 27490817.

Next, I will teach you a simple way to adjust the height of the seat bag. The specific method is to hold the seat bag under your arm and straighten your arm. If your fingertips are just at the center of the car, then the height of the seat bag is more appropriate.

Although this adjustment is not accurate enough, it is no problem for you to ride comfortably for several kilometers. Of course, if your driving skills are poor and the road conditions are complicated, you can lower the height of the seat bag a little to make an emergency stop.

Of course, the original intention of riding is no matter how good and the experience is wonderful. If there is no safety as the premise, nothing can be discussed. These safety knowledge should be kept in mind:

Cycling in the right place

When riding, you should choose a square or park with riding lanes; When riding a bike on the street, be sure to take the bike lane, and it is strictly forbidden to walk through the traffic; Avoid cycling in crowds. Pedestrians who are knocked down by bicycles, especially those who hurt their heads, are likely to face fatal risks.

Riding age should be legal.

Article 72 of the Regulations for the Implementation of the Road Traffic Safety Law of the People’s Republic of China stipulates that driving bicycles, tricycles, electric bicycles and motorized wheelchairs for the disabled on the road shall comply with the following provisions: driving bicycles and tricycles must be at least 12 years old; Driving electric bicycles and motorized wheelchairs for the disabled must be at least 16 years old.

Obey the rules and order

When riding a non-motor vehicle on the road, it is necessary to pass in the non-motor vehicle lane; If there is no non-motor vehicle lane on the road, you should drive along the right side of the road. During riding, you should obey the traffic signals, stop at the red light, go at the green light, don’t race against the second, don’t be distracted, ensure safety before passing, and don’t rush through the red light for a moment!

Stay away from vehicle blind spots.

When a large vehicle turns, the trajectories of the front and rear wheels do not coincide, which will present a meniscus-shaped blind zone. If you are in this area at this time, it is easy to be blown down and involved in the bottom of the car, resulting in a crushing accident.

If you want to enjoy riding, it is not only related to urban planning and traffic management, but also depends on the joint efforts of every cyclist.

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Guangzhou 520 km cycling road

Embrace City Ride

Guangzhou recently launched 520 kilometers.

Mountain and sea riding the road

You can punch in the classic scenic spots in the city

You can also get close to nature

Focus on a sense of relaxation

Schematic diagram of the main line of 520km mountain and sea cycling road in Guangzhou.

Guangzhou’s 520-kilometer mountain and sea cycling road is about 520 kilometers long, reaching Liuxihe National Forest Park in Conghua in the north, passing through the Pearl River Belt and reaching Nansha Beach in the south.

The landscape pattern of Yunshan Lianzhushui and the green infrastructure space occupying about two thirds of Guangzhou’s urban area have laid a good foundation for the development of cycling roads. With the long-term efforts of Guangzhou, the prototype of cycling systems such as greenway, Bidao, country road and municipal road slow lane has been built.

Li Hu Bi Dao.

Taking the cycling road as the carrier, connecting dots and lines into a network, connecting traditional villages, industrial heritages, industrial towns, ecological, agricultural, historical, urban, marine and other landscape resources in series, creating a number of theme sections, promoting comprehensive land improvement in the whole region with high quality and efficiency, and helping the "100 million project" and the construction of green and beautiful Guangzhou.

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Guangzhou cycling route recommendation

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"Ride" on a stream

Mountains and rivers, drunk beauty oxygen bar.

Conghua is famous for its rare hot springs, beautiful scenery and fresh air. Three or five confidants meet to relax by riding outdoors.

Bidao, Wenquan Town, Conghua.

Riding along the Liuxi River, you can enjoy the national version pavilion, hot spring scenic spot, Mibu town, Congdu wetland park, ecological design town and other scenic spots, enjoy the magnificent scenery such as "mountains, water, fields, beaches and pavilions", and also go deep into natural oxygen bars such as Liuxi River Forest Park, Shimen Forest Park and Fengyunling Forest Park to feel the infinite charm of nature.

"Riding" in Zengcheng

Zengjiang Gallery, lingering.

Zengcheng has rich waterfront scenery and greenway network foundation, among which the greenway cycling route in Zengcheng District is one of the ten "2023 China Outdoor Sports Boutique Cycling Routes" issued by China Cycling Association, and it is also the only selected route in Guangdong Province.

Zengjiang Gallery Bidao.

The route runs through the north and south, surrounded by mountains and water, and mainly passes through roads such as Zengfang Road and Lijing Avenue, and is connected in series with Zengjiang Gallery, Liantang Spring Scenery, He Xiangu Scenic Area, White Narcissus Waterfall and Lihu Wetland. Ride across the winding rural roads, enjoy the beautiful Wei town, the old street Gu Xiang, the Hemei village and the flowery greenway along the way, and experience the continuous picture of the blending of humanities and natural landscapes.

"Riding" meets the new central axis

Prosperous business capital, enjoy vitality

Guangzhou’s new central axis links nature, gathers commerce and trade, and opens up its sources. Ride all the way along Ersha Island and Yuejiang Road Bidao, and enjoy the beautiful scenery along the river and the bustling city.

Read Jiang Lubi Road.

There are many landmark buildings in the CBD of Pearl City, high-grade office buildings and high-end shopping malls, and there are many people in Guang Zhouta, flower city square, Haixinsha, Ersha Island and Pagoda. The atmosphere of Pazhou artificial intelligence gathering area is getting stronger, and trams are passing by. The theme flower road of Yuejiang Road makes the most beautiful Guangzhou Road. Pazhou Exhibition Hall tells the long history of a thousand-year-old business capital, and children’s parks, exhibition parks and post stations are available for cyclists to rest.

Riding in Panyu

Pastoral water town, ancient rhyme and new wind

There are many famous villages, citizen farms and holiday farms in Lingnan in the eastern suburb of Panyu, including daling village, a cycling resort and Gull Island, as well as modern leisure agriculture demonstration areas such as Hualong, Lianhuazhou and Gull Island.

Gull island in the evening.

Riding along the road, rivers are intertwined, bridges are criss-crossing, fish ponds are connected with rice fields, orchards and farms are interlaced, one side is the lion ocean with clear water and blue sky, and the other side is the leisurely and tranquil pastoral scenery, which is quiet and peaceful and refreshing.

Ride to Nansha

South of the coast, facing the wind by the sea.

Along the Jiaomen River, Lingshan Island, Tsim Bi Road, Pazhou Waterway and Huigu Super Dike, a series of ecological corridors stretch along the bi-colored embankment.

On both sides of Jiaomen River in Nansha.

Riding along the road, you can have a panoramic view of endless waves and sunset, and experience "stealing a half-day leisure" from the busy urban life. The 21st Surge of Nansha, known as the "Antarctic of Guangzhou", has been going south along the Bidao of Wanqingsha Island, overlooking the boundless Lingdingyang at the mouth of the Pearl River with "Yunshan Zhushui", and feeling the vast nature at the southernmost tip of Guangzhou by the sea breeze.

The world is so fast.

Sometimes I want to slow down.

Experience mountain and sea riding in Guangzhou

And don’t forget to pay attention to safety.

Enjoy the pleasure of riding.

Reference: People’s Daily Popular Science, People’s Daily Review, Zhejiang Propaganda, Guangzhou Daily, China Guangzhou Publishing, Popular Science China.

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