The Rise of Bike Sharing and China's Love Affair with Cycling

Bikes have long enjoyed a unique kind of welcome in China and, today, a fresh wave of bike mania is once again sweeping the country.

by Tristin Zhang, 28 July 2017

A Guide to China's 6 Leading Bike-Share Models

Curious which bike-share company you should register with?

by That's PRD, 28 July 2017

The Battle Between Ride-Share Heavyweights Spills onto the Streets

A battle is taking place on our very streets – where a game of sabotage and subterfuge is playing out between riders, vandals and parking officers.

by Dominique Wong, 16 January 2017

Ofo to Roll Out Smog-Filtering Bikes by End of Year

Who needs a face mask anyway?

by That's Beijing, 11 August 2017

I Tried to Cycle Across China on a Flying Pigeon

In this excerpt from his book, Simon Clode recounts his attempt to cycle across China on a Flying Pigeon, the iconic Chinese bike.

by That's Beijing, 16 August 2016

Spin Your Heart Out Shanghai: FlowCycle Opens Third Location

The grand opening of the new Pudong studio will be this Sunday the 25th.

by Rakini Bergundy, 22 July 2021

Police Now Using Facial Recognition to Bust Cyclists in Shanghai

The latest in Shanghai's traffic crackdown.

by That's Shanghai, 21 September 2017

New E-Fences Will Limit Where You Can Park Shared Bikes in Shanghai

When Mobike users attempt to park in restricted areas, they will receive a text and hear an alarm advising them to park elsewhere.

by Urban Family, 25 June 2018

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