I can't remember exactly when I started to like cycling. But almost every time I drift to a new city, I would buy one, from the permanent island tour to the fixed flight to the popular P8 and K3P folding bikes...
It feels more pleasant and suitable to explore by bike. Because cities are huge, taking a taxi or the subway to a place would waste a lot of time on the way. But cycling is different. You can freely move around different streets. Different weather, different times and taking different paths will bring different feelings.
In Beijing, I like to wander through hutongs. For instance, the roads in Beiluoguxiang are very narrow and it's very convenient to ride a bike. One can feel the atmosphere of the common people. When thirsty, stop and drink the Arctic Ocean. In Shanghai, I enjoy cycling along the Huangpu River, where the river breeze is accompanied by the scent of grass in the small woods. There are boats on the river in the distance. Also, Urumqi Road and Changle Road. Riding slowly on the sunlit road, one can see many beautiful girls and individualistic boys...
A few years ago, I even took the National Highway 318 to circle Taihu Lake once.
I think I might just love the feeling of the wind blowing on my face while riding on the road...
