These are all one-day rides fit for more advanced cyclists so you probably shouldn't attempt these on a shared bike (unless you're a sucker for pain). We've given approximate distances from the Chaoyang District area, but of course, you can modify the route however you like.
Read MoreAnna Hartley is an Australian writer.
She has lived in Paris and Beijing since 2011.
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A scenic spin through the hills of southwestern China→
/I have signed up with the Hutong, a small independent cultural center and school based in Beijing, for a week-long cycling and cultural tour of Xishuangbanna, in the southernmost part of Yunnan province, which is itself in the far southwest of China.
Read MoreHey You! Yes, You: Meet Aurélie, Who Rode More Than 7,000km From France to Beijing
/At just 33 years old, French travel enthusiast Aurélie Gonet has achieved more than most people attempt in a lifetime. Since leaving her hometown of Dijon, France on Mar 3 this year, she has ridden over 7,000km by bicycle and traversed 16 different countries.
Read More4 Reasons Why Cycling in Beijing Is Way Nicer Than You Think→
/I never considered not getting a bike and cycling in Beijing. What I didn’t expect was how enjoyable it would prove. Here’s why:
Read MoreDIY Your Own Winery + Cycling 'Tour De Busso'
/Busselton is brilliant for cycling, and everybody knows that the wines in the south-west can’t be beaten. But when was the last time you combined the two?
Read More"Wheels of Fortune" - riding around Greece on a wooden bike
/Published in PrimoLife Magazine June 2017
In September 2016, I rode a wooden bike for 3 days through Athens and the Greek Islands. Jump in the saddle with me and explore this magnificent landscape in this most unusual way.
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