Longest Elevated Cycle Path In The World Opens In China

Dubbed "the winding viaduct" by Chinese news agency Xinhau(link is external), the route is predicted to spur a cycling infrastructure revolution across the country. 

Standing at five miles long and 16 feet wide, large sections of the route sit underneath an elevated motor vehicle expressway offering shelter from the elements for the 2,023 cyclists the route can carry per hour.

The route is set to be open from 6.30am to 10.30pm during an initial month-long trial period, and individuals who are without bicycles can hire one of 300 hire bikes along the route.

Alongside cycle hire stations the route will feature bike servicing pavilions and plenty of bicycle parking for privately owned bicycles.

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