Sant Martí, Sants and Sant Andreu and for the more adventurous cyclist, there are plenty of routes along Montjuïc (a hill located in near the centre of Barcelona) offers challenging rides. Tel Aviv, Israel Israel’s sophisticated, Bauhaus-styled city on the Mediterranean Sea has the makings of a bicycling paradise. It already features flat topography like Copenhagen but offers warmer, sunnier weather. And the city government has an ever-increasing commitment to cultivating a world-class bicycling culture and the city touts the time-savings that biking can give visitors. Don’t forget a ride from Rabin Square, the main plaza in Tel Aviv, to lush HaYarkon Park which is about seven minutes away. Popular Gordon Beach is also a short bike ride away. Tokyo, Japan In Tokyo, the bicycle is a favourite mode of transportation for residents of this world’s largest metropolis. Given its well-developed network of bike lanes, parking lots, and bike-sharing programs, it is a pleasure to pedal along the quiet and safe streets of the city, where small temples, quaint family stores, parks, and museums are hidden. Hop on a bike and cruise through the city’s surprisingly quiet (and safe!) streets or make your way to the waterfront, where you can cruise along the Sumida River, which flows into Tokyo Bay. Paris, France Riding a bicycle in Paris has become fashionable. There are now more green travellers and riding children than ever before. The city of love is best explored on a twowheeler. If you have a day of sights planned in Paris, the easiest way to get around (and avoid traffic) is to pedalway through. You can make your way toward the Eiffel Tower along the Seine River or pedal across the river to the right bank to shop on the Champs-Élysées. Half the fun is cruising alongside Parisians, who use the city bike system to bypass traffic and delayed trains. Munich, Germany Munich is the bicycle capital of Germany with more than Barcelona City Tour Rickshaw cycle on the streets, Spain Tokyo, Japan Paris, France 50|LUXEBOOK|MARCH 2023 MARCH 2023 |LUXEBOOK|51
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