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Nighttime Cycling: A Healthy and Fashionable Way of Life in Yaocheng

Going for a walk, watching a movie, having a supper… After a busy day at work, there are many ways to start the night. At present, nighttime cycling is quietly emerging in Yaocheng. Whenever night falls and the lights come on, riding a bicycle to enjoy the evening breeze and enjoy the scenery is a healthy and fashionable way of life.

Keep fit, make friends, challenge yourself

Cycling enthusiasts walk freely in Yaocheng

“Appointment for a greenway at night?” “No problem.” On Monday evening, Yang Yikai, who was doing quality inspection at a company in Fengshan Street, finished his work and invited his riding friend Chen Shuai to ride at night. The two hit it off and agreed to meet at 7 pm.

Under the Shunshui Bridge, the reporter saw Yang Yikai wearing a helmet and riding pants. He said that in the spring of this year, after taking off his heavy winter clothes, he found that his belly was bulging and his muscles were loose. He immediately bought an entry-level mountain bike for more than 2,000 yuan and joined the cycling team. “The original intention is very simple. I just want to lose weight. Running is easy to pant, and I can’t get enough people to play. Cycling can be done alone or with a partner. It is easier to persist.” Yang Yikai said that in just a few months, his weight has changed from 162 The weight was reduced to 148 catties, and I made many like-minded friends because of cycling.

Zhou Jianqing, who lives in Fengyanghe Village, Lanjiang Street, is 71 years old this year. He is a well-known “God” figure in the Yuyao cycling circle. In the past 9 years, he has used two wheels to measure the great rivers and mountains of the motherland, and has ridden all the provinces except Taiwan. During his stay in Yuyao, Zhou Jianqing’s life was very regular. “After dinner at 5 o’clock and rest for a while, start cycling from home. As long as it doesn’t rain, I will go out to ride almost every day.” Zhou Jianqing said that he prefers to ride alone at night rather than teaming up with riding friends. “My route It’s not fixed, but the time is basically controlled at 3 hours, and I get home at 8:30 to take a shower, and then sleep comfortably.”

“After a busy day, I rode to Siming Lake at night, and checked in to celebrate my birthday.” At 11 o’clock in the evening on his birthday, Xu Xiongjie posted his riding track on Moments after riding 40.61 kilometers. Xu Xiongjie, who loves running, established the “Yuyao Feiying Running Group” a few years ago. Not long ago, he set a “small goal” for himself-running, cycling, and swimming in parallel, and strives to participate in the triathlon this year . So, starting from late July, Xu Xiongjie practiced riding every other day. “Because I have many years of long-distance running foundation, my cardiopulmonary function and leg strength are not bad. The main purpose of night riding is to master skills through practice and accumulate experience.” Xu Xiongjie said.

The reporter’s investigation found that there are three favorite places for cyclists to clock in at night: one is the Yaojiang Greenway, starting from the intersection of South Binjiang Road and North Lanjiang East Road, all the way along the Yaojiang River to the east, the round trip is 11 kilometers, the road surface is flat, There are no traffic lights; the second is to start from Lianghui Station, pass through Xianggong Hall to Guanpei Village, and the round trip is 20 kilometers, the climb is sour and refreshing, and the downhill is hearty; the third is to start from Lanjiang Square in the urban area and follow the Yuliang Line to Siming Mountain Gate , the round trip is 40 kilometers, and the road conditions are good. After arriving at the destination, you can enjoy the fireworks in the town at the trunk market under the mountain gate.

Bicycle sales soared and demand exceeded supply

Reminder from the shop owner: Remember to “ride” according to your ability and safety first

“Work hard during the day, change into riding gear at night, ride around in the dark, and feel alive.” “There is no time during the day, and the weather is hot, and the cool wind blows at night, which makes it very cool to ride.” “Every ordinary place, when you ride at night, it has a different taste, and suddenly I feel that Yuyao is so beautiful!”…In Yuyao , the group size of night riding is already considerable. These cycling enthusiasts in the night have also become a flowing landscape of the city.

At around 7 o’clock in the evening on the 22nd, at the Giant Yuyao store located on Siming East Road, the owner Zhou Feng was busy assembling the bicycles that had just arrived. “The number of friends who ride bikes has suddenly increased, because everyone’s health awareness is constantly awakening, and the threshold for cycling is relatively low.” As an operator, Zhou Feng has the most intuitive feeling for the popularity of cycling, “We An average of 20 to 30 customers are received every day. Since the beginning of July, the store has sold more than 400 cars, an increase of nearly 50% compared to usual. Take the best-selling model Escape 1 as an example, from the time the order is placed to the time it arrives, it takes ten hours to wait. Day and half a month.”

Zhou Feng, who specializes in bicycle sales, repair and maintenance, has another identity as the head of Yangming Bicycle Club. Since its establishment in 2006, the club has grown from strength to strength, and currently has more than 600 active riders. During July and August, Zhou Feng launched a night riding event through the WeChat group every week, and thirty or forty people signed up for each event. “Start from the store at 7:00 p.m., and ride along the Siming Mountain Gate and around the Meihu Reservoir with fellow riders. We will also take the beginners to the greenway for some adaptive training.” Zhou Feng said.

At present, bicycles on the market are generally divided into two categories: road bikes and mountain bikes. Road bikes are suitable for riding on roads, they are fast, but difficult to control and expensive; mountain bikes have strong adaptability to road conditions and good handling, but are relatively heavy. Zhou Feng recommends the prospective “knights” who are still waiting to try the flat-handle road bike suitable for riding on urban paved roads. It is fast, light and easy to use.

Asked about the precautions for night riding, Zhou Feng blurted out the word “safety”: Helmets, gloves, headlights, and taillights are the most basic safety equipment, and there are also cycling clothes and pants made of quick-drying fabrics, which can wick away sweat. It is more comfortable and protects the buttocks from excessive friction. In addition, cycling enthusiasts should “ride” according to their own abilities, set goals scientifically and reasonably, practice a lot in a safe environment, and progress step by step.

Photo courtesy of Yangming Cycling Club

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2023-08-23 08:25:00

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