In some cities around the world, cycling has become a hobby and a green lifestyle that both protects the environment and enjoys a beautiful life.
The following top 10 cities are very suitable for tourists to cycle and admire the poetic landscape:
1. City of Antwerp (Belgium)
Bicycles are a popular means of transport for those who want to explore the beauty of the city of Antwerp (Belgium).
Antwerp, Belgium ranks 3rd in the latest global bike cities index. From April to October of the year is the best time to cycle through the historical landmarks and museums in this European city.
2. City of Bern (Switzerland)
The city of Bern, Switzerland is home to a heritage trail for cyclists.
Lost in the Rose Garden in the city of Bern (Switzerland), in addition to roses, you can also see all kinds of blooming flowers such as irises, azaleas, …
The UNESCO-listed Bern cycling route will start from the Old Town and lead to the Rose Garden, past Bern Cathedral and the Gutern mountain, through poetic streets in the suburbs,…
3. City of Copenhagen (Denmark)
Cycling culture is a feature of the green and healthy lifestyle of the Danes. About 70% of people in the capital Copenhagen own a bicycle, and 45% of commuting in the inner city is by bicycle.The first bicycle lane in Denmark was born in 1892 in Copenhagen. Today, in the Danish capital, there are 385km of bike lanes.
In addition, the coastal cycling route will be a great place for beach lovers.
4. City of Leipzig (Germany)
Many cities in Germany rank highly in the Global Bicycle Cities Index. The city of Leipzig is also a clear example.
Leipzig is the hometown of the famous composer Johann Sebastian Bach
About 185km from Berlin, the city of Leipzig is the hometown of the famous German Baroque composer Johann Sebastian Bach. Cycling here, you can also visit the Leipzig opera house.
In 1990, the city of Leipzig only had 70km of bike lanes. However, to date, more than 400km of bike lanes, including routes through parks and green spaces, are where residents can exercise and relax.
5. City of Melbourne (Australia)
You can enjoy the whole majestic beauty, poetic of Melbourne city, Australia when cycling. Australia’s port city has many cycling routes for residents and visitors.
Capital City Trail is a 29km long inner-city route where cyclists and pedestrians can enjoy the beauty of the city. In addition, bike lovers can try their hand at the Maribyrnong River Trail cycling routes and through Pipemakers Parks, …
6. City of Montreal (Canada)
Since the 1980s, the city of Montreal in Canada has invested in infrastructure including hundreds of kilometers of bike lanes and routes.
Over the next five years, the city will expand 200km of dedicated bike lanes.
Montreal is a year-round bike city, but the bike’s appeal becomes more apparent as the weather gets warmer.
Six picturesque parks in the city such as Mount Royal, Parc Frédéric-Back, Parc Jarry, Parc Jean-Drapeau, Parc Maisonneuve and Île-de-la-Visitation on the Prairies River are where cyclists can comfortably fit. sightseeing, while improving health.
7. City of Sanfrancisco (California, USA)
The city of Sanfrancisco has a network of bike lanes nearly 747 km long. In particular, in this hilly city, people also share tips such as using GPS to avoid steep climbing roads for cyclists.
In addition, electric bicycles are also another means of transport you can choose in Sanfrancisco.
8. City of Strasbourg (France)
The “bicycle capital of France” is the city of Strasbourg, which is across the Rhine across from neighboring Germany.
With a population of regarding 480,000 people in the inner city, the city has 600km of bike paths. About 16% of people cycle to work.
At least 6,000 bikes are available at 24/7 self-service stations. Vélhop is the major bike-sharing service in the city, offering regular bikes, kids bikes, twin bikes, e-bikes and electric cargo bikes.
Here, you can use the Komoot navigation app to explore the city by bike in 1 hour. The road through Strasbourg city center and around the Petite-France neighborhood along the canals is where cyclists can admire the old architectural houses built centuries ago.
9. Tel Aviv City (Israel)
The Mediterranean city of Tel Aviv in Israel is a paradise for cyclists.
Sea culture and cycling culture meet in Tel Aviv.
When you want to reach the “paradise” beaches of the Mediterranean, cycling is a way to save time compared to walking. The sunny weather, clear blue sea, along with the culture of “cultivating the habit of cycling” that the city government commits is the way for you to immerse yourself in the romantic seascape here.
10. City of Utrecht (Netherlands)
The Dutch city of Utrecht has risen to number 1 in the Global Bicycle Cities Index.
The city is packed with parks, canals, museums and historic buildings that are connected by bike routes.
The 4th largest city in the Netherlands but with a relatively small population (regarding 362,000 people) has 420km of bike paths. The city of Utrecht also has the world’s largest bicycle park in the Central Station, with a capacity of 12,500 bicycles.
The city of Utrecht also has a very bicycle-friendly urban architecture design. For example, the Dafne Schippersbrug bridge over the Amsterdam-Rhine canal connects the historic city center with the new district Leidsche Rijn.
However, this is no ordinary bridge. Dedicated to bicycles and pedestrians, the bridge also integrates an elementary school and a park into the design.
