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Saturday, August 23, 2014

Cycling Around the World- BBC


23 August 2014 Last updated at 19:47 ET

Life on two wheels: Cycling in the world's cities

TO SEE VIDEOS:

http://www.bbc.com/news/world-28885669

 

While cycling has never lost its appeal as a form of transport in many countries, in others - such as the UK - it is enjoying a revival. In a special series, BBC News asked people around the globe to tell them what life on two wheels is like in their part of the world.

London

Tulip Mazumdar: "Safety is a big issue on London roads"
Tulip Mazumdar avoids the packed London Underground and buses at rush hour and takes a ride on one of London's "Boris" bikes.

Amsterdam and Delhi

Billiam Lal in Delhi: "Cyclists are looked down upon because they are poor"
In Amsterdam Dr Suzanna Adema safely takes her children everywhere on her bike, but Billiam Lal tells us how dangerous the roads are in Delhi.

Rio de Janeiro and Nairobi

Joshua Agisa says using his bicycle is the easiest way to get around Nairobi
Brazilian men's volleyball coach Bernado Rezende talks about breaking bones in Rio, and Joshua Agisa delivers packages in Nairobi.

Beijing and Cairo

Walaa Elhawary in Cairo "People sometimes make bad comments to me."
Hon Rui explains what cycling is like in rapidly changing Beijing, while Walaa Elhawary shares her experiences of cycling as a female in Cairo.

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