Eight cycling destinations from around the world to travel

Every April 19, International Bike Day is celebrated around the world, an opportunity to recall the great invention of the German Karl Freiherr von Drais, who revolutionized the transport of the early nineteenth century. In this way, it seeks to increase the use of the motorcycle, given the significant positive impact that results in health benefits, the environment and the ecology.

Cycling is one of the most environmentally friendly means of transport because it does not produce environmental or acoustic pollution, does not emit CO2 and does not use fossil fuels, which considerably reduces the risk of pollution. carbon footprint of people.

"Whether it's in bike lanes or in streets and avenues with no exclusive lane, the first thing cyclists need to consider is that the bicycle is another vehicle and those who use it have the same rights. and obligations that any other user, the public highway, "said Pablo Azorin, head of road safety and environment of the International Automobile Federation in Latin America, regarding the safety of users.

As part of promoting the use of cycling, several cities offer bike lanes, which are exclusive lanes that protect cyclists from the rest of the traffic, linking them to major trans-shipment centers, universities, schools and schools. hospitals. In streets and avenues that do not have these areas, traffic is also allowed, always respecting the requirements and traffic regulations in force.

In Buenos Aires, the network of protected cycle lanes already has an extension of 232 km and is expected to reach 250 km during the year. At the same time, as part of the Ecobici program, CABA now has 200 stations and 2,500 bicycles. It is planned to expand this program to 400 stations and 4,000 bicycles, so that more residents of Buenos Aires have free access to this means of transportation by registering on the site. from the city government.

Consulted by Infobae, The Despegar platform, said that Buenos Aires is an ideal destination for pedal enthusiasts, with the opportunity to visit Palermo and Recoleta. This activity includes a cycling tour around the Retiro, Thays Park, Park District, Bosques de Palermo and Palermo. Viejo and Recoleta that have bike paths.

However, Turismocity has listed 8 cities that bet and encourage the use of bicycles as a means of urban transportation for those wishing to travel and meet international destinations. These are:

Amsterdam, the Netherlands

In Amsterdam, bicycles reign. They dominate traffic almost completely, with a higher priority than cars, public transport and even pedestrians. 50% of its population is cycled and it is said that in town there are more bikes than inhabitants.

It is perfectly designed for cyclists and there is no better way to know it than to rent a bike. The city is small, so it does not require a lot of pedaling, but it saves time by walking to places a little further from the center, such as the famous Vondelpark, which is well worth a visit. In the same way, you can also easily access the Naarden road, visiting the Muiderslot castle and the walled city and Lake Naarden or the routes to see the mills, tours in which you can enjoy the colorful tulip fields from Holland.

Copenhagen is also at the top of this ranking, famous for its two-wheeled tradition and chosen as a cycling favorite in 2015. Its urbanization and infrastructure, with routes and routes prepared for bicycles, has more than 390 kilometers to pedal.

The dangers do not hinder anything and 80% of cyclists use the bike even in winter, with temperatures below 0 degrees. There are several bike rental options in Copenhagen, which makes it easy to use.

Despite its size, this small Dutch town invests a lot in bicycle planning. The exclusive design of the Dafne Schippersbrug Bridge is a good example. It currently has 12,000 bicycle parking spaces at the central station and is expected to reach 33,000 by 2020.

It has the longest bike lane in the country (6 km) where they have also installed a system called Flo, a speed detection system and digital kiosks that read the speed of each cyclist and help them to speed up or slow down to the next green light.

With 650 km of bike paths, Montreal has been selected in the magazine Top 10 Urban Bike The weather as one of the most friendly bike from North America. It also has the first public bicycle infrastructure, attached to the bus and taxi system called the Bixi program.

It has a total of 5000 bicycles for rent and thanks to its ordinary urbanism, it is easy to move in the big part of the city. It is recommended to visit the Lachine Cbad to admire an excellent panoramic view.

Berlin is another great city for cycling. It is very well connected to bike paths and it is very easy to pedal everywhere. In addition, it is allowed to get on the train and the subway, so that if the distance is too long, you can combine the two transports.

There are many bike rental options throughout the city, as well as highly recommended bike rides, especially in spring and summer, weather permitting. In addition, its huge green parks are also places where cycling is an excellent ally.

Barcelona, ​​because of its size, climate and urbanization, is also a very pleasant city for cycling. It has more than 100 kilometers of special lanes and roads. You can get there very quickly in less than half an hour from the center to high buildings, like Gracia, and walk from end to end the breakwater that surrounds the sea. The only thing complicated is its steep streets in some neighborhoods, which can be a little complicated to climb for those who are not very trained.

Bicing's public system (available only to residents) has 41 stations and is constantly expanding. Recently, all ordinary bicycles have been replaced by electric bikes, where the first 30 minutes are free. For tourists, several companies offer bike rentals at affordable prices.

Strasbourg, considered the "German city" of France, is the most developed in terms of urban transport, with 560 km of cycle paths. It is the first in France to achieve a significant increase in the number of people traveling by bike.

Its bike rental system Velhop is one of the most comprehensive in terms of the number of public bikes on the street. In addition, a coherent network of "cycle highways" including three ring roads and several radial roads to suburbs and neighboring towns is being planned.

This charming Andalusian city is also very popular with cyclists, especially for the tremendous momentum of this means of transport in recent years.

A network of tracks has been set up as well as a user friendly rental system for tourists: Sevici. The system has more than 250 stations, 140 kilometers of track and offers bonuses of one week at very low prices.

The city is ideal for cycling, except in summer, where temperatures can reach 45 ° C. At the most difficult times, it is better to use air-conditioned public transport or stay napping, as do the Sevillians.