4 . The Most Bicycle Friendly Countries Around the World

Cycling is a hugely popular means of transport and a way to see the country in Denmark. In fact, across the country you’ll find huge networks of cycle paths where no motorized vehicles can go, so you can feel safe while riding your bike. Because of this cycling has become one of the main tourist attractions and activities in Denmark, particularly when it comes to exploring the beautiful capital city of Copenhagen.

Because of the popularity of cycling here, you’ll find plenty of bicycle parking and public rentals, so you can simply get a bike and go as you explore the country. Much like Denmark, the dedicated bike lanes do not allow for cars or motorized vehicles to enter them.

In the Netherlands the government prefer bikes to cars and encourage people to travel by bike as much as possible. If you’re a tourist visiting big cities like Amsterdam and Rotterdam, you can easily hire a bike and explore. There are bike lanes (and bikes) everywhere, they even have their own sets of traffic lights. Much like driving, there are strict rules for cycling in the country and these must obey.

While it can get very cold there in the winter, cycling is still enjoyed year-round and the country develops a cycling culture that encourages people to use bikes as their primary means of transport. For this reason, there are supportive measures in place and plenty of places to rent a bike from. Many travel Sweden’s beautiful cities on two wheels, Stockholm, in particular, is a great place to explore on a bike.

What’s more, cycling is so big there that they have pump stations for deflated(泄气的)tires and bicycle-specific parking. The use of electric bikes is also becoming more popular here.

China has once again showed its ability to change the world with its “four great new     1     (invent)” — high-speed rail, electronic payment, shared bicycles, and online shopping.

China’s new-generation high-speed train, the Fuxing Hao,     2     can travel at a speed of 350km/h, is now one of the     3     (fast) trains in the world. Besides high-speed rail, China     4     (improve) people’s lives in many other innovative (创新的) ways over the last ten years.

Bike sharing, for example, is not new itself. But China has made     5     much more convenient and popular both in China and overseas. The leading Chinese biking-sharing companies Mobike and Ofo are now operating in foreign countries such as Singapore and Britain.

And back in China,     6     (ride) a shared bike, you can stop to buy and eat whatever you want     7     (simple) with a tap on your phone. You could easily pay with your smart phone by     8     (scan) the seller’s QR code. Cashless payment has grown into     9     choice for Chinese people — even a pancake seller is using Alipay.

Besides, the four innovative ways of life are most appealing to youths from 20 countries taking part     10     the Belt and Road Initiative, and they wish their countries would emulate (效仿) China in terms of technological achievements.