Another Beijing commute
10-25-06, 10:34 AM
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Another Beijing commute
A few months ago, I posted pictures of my commute here, and got a lot of good feedback. I've moved and have a new job, so the commute has changed. I've finally gotten around to posting pictures of the ride. Rather than posting them on BikeForums (with the image-per-post limit), I've put them all up on my own site. If you're interested, go take a look!
10-25-06, 11:04 AM
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very cool, thanks for the great pics!
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10-25-06, 11:18 AM
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fascinating
surprising how 'roomy' the street spaces feel: at what time of the day were you riding & taking these pics? Does it get a lot more crowded later?
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10-25-06, 11:23 AM
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cool - now if there's someone with more patience than me we could get the route mapped on google earth based on the descriptions and pictures
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Very cool. Thanks so much. That was truly enjoyable.
I think I might have asked before, but what are you doing in Beijing (i.e., why are you there)?
I think I might have asked before, but what are you doing in Beijing (i.e., why are you there)?
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That was a nice ride.
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Here's a Google Earth map for those of you who are interested.
To answer the questions, I usually leave my house around ten past nine in the morning. It's not the middle of rush hour, so traffic isn't as bad as it could be. If I left an hour earlier, it would be significantly more crowded. As for why I'm in Beijing, I'm currently working as an intern with a PR firm. I originally came here two years ago to study Chinese.
Glad you all enjoyed the pictures!
To answer the questions, I usually leave my house around ten past nine in the morning. It's not the middle of rush hour, so traffic isn't as bad as it could be. If I left an hour earlier, it would be significantly more crowded. As for why I'm in Beijing, I'm currently working as an intern with a PR firm. I originally came here two years ago to study Chinese.
Glad you all enjoyed the pictures!
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Originally Posted by gbcb
Here's a Google Earth map for those of you who are interested.
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Yes, there's a big difference in density and construction type inside and outside the 2nd Ring Road (I cross the North-South section of it about two-thirds of the way along my commute). As you go further out (3rd, 4th, 5th and now 6th rings), things get more spread out and less bicycle-friendly. The Olympic stadium is just north of the North 4th Ring, in area that was farmland not too long ago (i.e. 5-10 years ago).
I should note that there is no "1st Ring Road", although you can sort of trace one out on the roads around the Forbidden City.
I should note that there is no "1st Ring Road", although you can sort of trace one out on the roads around the Forbidden City.
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Originally Posted by gbcb
I should note that there is no "1st Ring Road", although you can sort of trace one out on the roads around the Forbidden City.
thanks again - viva urban sprawl
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Originally Posted by markhr
the moat, surely?
Originally Posted by markhr
viva urban sprawl
Kinda inevitable in a country with a population of 1.3 billion and a car fixation.
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Originally Posted by ducati
Neat. Thanks for the images. My wife and I are traveling to China sometime in the Spring, I cannot wait. I eat stuff like this up 
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Very Nice, This and the old one. I used live around that lake and ride to my high school passing that bridge. Oh, miss it so much. Can't believe it's less 6 miles for the distance you commuted. Wish i can do it there some time again.
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Hey, Khorazm! Welcome to BikeForums! Do you mind my asking where you are now?
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Originally Posted by gbcb
You're welcome! Where are you headed?
We're adopting, and that will take us wherever the child is. All I know for certain is we will definitely be in Guangzhou, as there is business to take care of at the US Embassy.
Other than that, your guess is as good as mine!
I can't wait.
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Originally Posted by ducati
We don't know
We're adopting, and that will take us wherever the child is. All I know for certain is we will definitely be in Guangzhou, as there is business to take care of at the US Embassy.
Other than that, your guess is as good as mine!
I can't wait.
We're adopting, and that will take us wherever the child is. All I know for certain is we will definitely be in Guangzhou, as there is business to take care of at the US Embassy.
Other than that, your guess is as good as mine!
I can't wait.
I've just joined, reading quite a lot of posts the past 2 weeks or so and this one caught my interest today. My sister's family will also be doing the same thing - going to Guangzhou for adoption reasons. It's their 2nd adoption and they've waited a long time for this one. I may be going with her to pick up her child sometime early next year. I ordered a Mini DT and hoping that I can bring it along. Just got my UPS note that it will be delivered to our house this afternoon. Can't wait.
I'll make sure to keep my eyes out for any of your China postings !
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Tell her I said good luck and Godspeed, simba! We're in the waiting phase right now. Spring is the most likely timeframe. We can't wait!
An exciting time, for sure. You should go!!
Here's another great link, if you haven't seen it.
An exciting time, for sure. You should go!!
Here's another great link, if you haven't seen it.
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Originally Posted by gbcb
Hey, Khorazm! Welcome to BikeForums! Do you mind my asking where you are now?
