Are there cycling-friendly cities in Southeast Asia (except Singapore)?

Are there cycling-friendly cities in Southeast Asia (except Singapore)? - Black and White Photo of a City Road at Night

Watching videos of traffic chaos in Bangkok makes me question if there are any cities in SEA where you can commute by bicycle safely and with speed higher than by foot. This means either:

  • well-supported bike lanes (without typical problems, mentioned e.g. in this article)
  • motorists being friendly to cyclists, so you can use roadways
  • wide enough and not crowded sidewalks, so you can cycle there





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Which countries are bicycle-friendly?

Around the world on two wheels: Six of the best countries for cycling in 2018
  • Denmark. Denmark often takes the crown for being the best country in the world for cyclists, as it continues to take significant steps to put handlebars above steering wheels. ...
  • The Netherlands. ...
  • France. ...
  • Sweden. ...
  • Slovenia. ...
  • Japan.


Which is the most bicycle-friendly city in the world?

The Most Bicycle-Friendly Cities of 2019
  • Copenhagen. 90.2%
  • Amsterdam. 89.3%
  • Utrecht. 88.4%
  • Antwerp. 73.2%
  • Strasbourg. 70.5%
  • Bordeaux. 68.8%
  • Oslo. 62.5%
  • Paris. 61.6%


Why Singapore is not a cycling nation?

The hot and humid Singapore weather. Lack of \u201cend of trip\u201d facilities, such as showers at work places and secure bicycle racks. Concerns over safety, especially on roads.

Which country is known as the city of cycle?

The Danish capital, Copenhagen, is considered the most bicycle-friendly city in the world. It's known as the \u201cCity of Cyclists,\u201d where 52 percent of the population uses a bike for the daily commute. Bicyclist commuters are generally healthier than those who drive motor vehicles to work.



How This Tropical Town Made Cycling Attractive




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