BBC Documentary: "I commute by Bike" from Dammam
08-16-13, 09:01 AM
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BBC Documentary: "I commute by Bike" from Dammam
Hello,
This is an Arabic BBC documentary we helped capture about commuting by bike (Featuring a recumbent) in Dammam, Saudi Arabia. It is 10 min.
We uploaded an HD version with Arabic and English subtitles here, Click on CC:
direct link https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ve2cO5KTscg
If you want to see the original from the BBC channel (Low Quality, no subtitles), it is here:
direct link: https://youtu.be/94g9tZWFDI4?t=11m25s
the video should start at 11min and 25seconds where the clip start!
We covered many aspects including:
This is a written report in Arabic, if you like google translate
https://aljariyat.net/wp/?p=5305
Enjoy!!
GS
This is an Arabic BBC documentary we helped capture about commuting by bike (Featuring a recumbent) in Dammam, Saudi Arabia. It is 10 min.
We uploaded an HD version with Arabic and English subtitles here, Click on CC:
If you want to see the original from the BBC channel (Low Quality, no subtitles), it is here:
the video should start at 11min and 25seconds where the clip start!
We covered many aspects including:
- Benefits of cycling
- How deal with Heat?
- traffic Congestion
- Culture problems
- Bike Lanes? Bicycle Driving?
- Safety
- Islamic Sharea Laws VS Saudi :Traffic Laws
- Dealing with accidents and how to claim your right on the road!
- How those people learned about cycling and commuting by bike safety
- Some types of Bikes
This is a written report in Arabic, if you like google translate
https://aljariyat.net/wp/?p=5305
Enjoy!!
GS
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Nice work!!
It's good to see that things like bike commuting can transcend geography; I hope these gentlemen remain safe and enjoy their ride!
It's good to see that things like bike commuting can transcend geography; I hope these gentlemen remain safe and enjoy their ride!
