Cycling in my city: Shanghai

Shanghai, Cycling in my city

Andy Harrison and Sarah Crabtree talk about how modern China puts Europe to shame

Road cycling is pretty niche in China, it's still a sport for the relatively privileged. Still, there are night-time fixie rides and an alleycat race circuit, there are mountain biking tours, and club rides with espresso stops.



Roads are beautifully smooth and equipped with cycle lanes almost everywhere. However, they're as busy as you would expect the roads of China's biggest city to be.

Thank you for reading 20 articles this month* Join now for unlimited access

Enjoy your first month for just £1 / $1 / €1

*Read 5 free articles per month without a subscription

Join now for unlimited access

Try first month for just £1 / $1 / €1

Founded in 1891, Cycling Weekly and its team of expert journalists brings cyclists in-depth reviews, extensive coverage of both professional and domestic racing, as well as fitness advice and 'brew a cuppa and put your feet up' features. Cycling Weekly serves its audience across a range of platforms, from good old-fashioned print to online journalism, and video.