The bike is one of the greatest inventions. It’s fun to go for a ride for both kids and adults. Now let’s see what cities are there for you to enjoy your bike rides!
1. Berlin, Germany
Berlin is a very bike friendly city. The authorities support all sorts of sports, biking being one of them. Currently, there are over 600 km of bicycle paths in the city. The infrastructure itself is designed in a way allowing citizens to ride bikes. People living in Berlin do not mind riding to work or shop – they love it and enjoy it a lot. Approximately 500,000 people own bikes or rent bikes. “Call a bike” is a public bicycle sharing system. It truly does wonders – thanks to it bicycling has become easy and accessible. The best part of the plan is that the individual does not need to look for a special place to park, rent or return the bike. You simply stop, get off the bike and lock it to fixed object. Then you dial a number and receive a 4-digit code. Use it to lock or unlock the bike. A smartphone app has been recently developed to make the process even easier – the global positioning system (GPS) can track where the bike is located. According to statistics, the percentage of men who cycle is equal to the percentage of women who adore it as well. The age of those who prefer their bikes to the public transport or private cars ranges from 12 to 70. As you can see, there is no definite age group to mention.
2. Montreal, Canada
Another city where authorities support bicycle users is located in North America. In Canada they ride bikes and this type of transport is gaining popularity at a tremendous speed. This is especially noticeable in Montreal. The city boasts its bicycle paths that first appeared in the 1980’s. The city is proud of its bicycle sharing system. The system is public and can be used by all citizens and guests. It is called Bixi. The system became extremely popular and is now followed by people living in Australia, Britain and the USA. For Montreal citizen bicycles mean a lot. They are not just a means of transport. Now it is an integral part of the country. Bicycle parts are now used to by artists to make instruments. Approximately 10 years ago Montreal first took part in World Naked Bike Ride and since then has been one of the participants.
