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Ding, Ding! Beijing From The Seat of A Bike (Encore)

2024/12/30
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Christine Arismith: 北京的交通拥堵日益严重,尤其是在中国成为全球最大的汽车市场之后。这与北京曾经以自行车为主要交通工具的时代形成了鲜明对比。 John Ruich: 报道主要关注了北京胡同里的自行车骑行体验。通过采访自行车俱乐部的成员,展现了骑行在现代北京生活中的独特魅力以及它与城市环境的融合。 Zhang Yuchen: 骑自行车不仅能有效缩短通勤时间,更重要的是,它能让人更深入地融入城市生活,成为城市环境的一部分,而不是像开车一样仅仅作为旁观者。骑自行车是探索北京胡同,感受城市脉搏的绝佳方式。 Xiao Xiao: 她所在的Brompton自行车俱乐部会员人数在过去一年中几乎翻了一番,这表明人们对高端自行车的兴趣日益增长。俱乐部成员们不仅享受骑行带来的乐趣,也重视彼此之间的交流和互动。 John Ruich (旁白): 报道中穿插了对北京胡同历史的回顾,以及对过去‘自行车王国’时代的追忆。如今,虽然汽车占据了道路的主导地位,但自行车依然存在,并以其独特的魅力吸引着新一代的城市探索者。

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A pedal through Beijing's small alleys and side streets brings bright glimpses of life in this massive city. Biking used to be commonplace in China before it became the world's largest car market, with some of the worst traffic. In a story we first brought you in November, we hear how a new generation is discovering China's cycling tradition. Support our non-profit journalism by joining NPR+ at Plus.NPR.orgLearn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices)NPR Privacy Policy)