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Two girls play with a bicycle in the Indian city of Orchha | Photo © Ignasi Rovira

Bicycles around the world: transport, fun and a livelihood

The bicycle is a common means of transport in many parts of the world. The reasons are clear: a bicycle is inexpensive, requires little maintenance and needs no fuel. We love cycling trips, and our website offers plenty of routes on wheels, but today we are going to look at how local people use this means of transport in their daily lives.

The bicycle in the world

Everyday scenes where the local population moves in bicycle, play or have made them their livelihood.

A very practical means of transport in Vietnam

Cycling around Hanoi | Photo © David Galindo
Cycling around Hanoi | Photo © David Galindo

Travelling by and with a bicycle through Myanmar

Queuing to board with a bicycle in Myanmar | Photo © Montse Arbós
Queuing to board with a bicycle in Myanmar | Photo © Montse Arbós

The perfect game for an afternoon with siblings in the India

Two girls play with a bicycle in the Indian city of Orchha | Photo © Ignasi Rovira
Two girls play with a bicycle in the Indian city of Orchha | Photo © Ignasi Rovira

Cycling as part of daily life in Cambodia

A seller weathers a downpour in Cambodia | Photo © Albert Roset
A seller weathers a downpour in Cambodia | Photo © Albert Roset

Creativity and DIY on wheels in Cuba

Handmade child seat on a bicycle | Photo © Zaida Peris
Handmade whistle for children on a bicycle | Photo © Zaida Peris

Bicycles are better suited to Congo’s poorly maintained roads, Africa

Travelling along a muddy track in Congo | Photo © J. Vendrell
Travelling along a muddy track in Congo | Photo © J. Vendrell

A moment of rest after pedaling a lot, in Thailand

 

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