THE USE OF THE BICYCLE HAS BEEN POPULARITY IN RECENT YEARS THANKS TO THE MULTIPLE BENEFITS IT PROVIDES. DO YOU KNOW WHICH ARE THE BEST CITIES IN MEXICO TO SHOOT?
Every day this means of transport becomes more popular and this is largely due to the multiple benefits it offers: ecological transportation, financial savings, exercise, reduced traffic, to name a few.
Some organizations, such as the Institute for Transportation and Development Policies (ITDP), have conducted studies where they rate which cities are the best for cycling, taking into account the following aspects for the evaluation: use of the bicycle by the population, infrastructure and budget, road safety, education and promotion, among others.
According to the results, these are the three cities that occupy the first places in the list of best cities to travel on two wheels.
First place: CDMX
The City of Mexico is an excellent place for cycling. Despite being one of the largest cities in the country, with imposing avenues, the authorities have tried to have the necessary infrastructure for cyclists. In addition to the many bike lanes, the government of Mexico City published a guide for all those who want to start riding within the city. In this guide they talk about traffic rules and give tips for the cyclist.
On the other hand, the weather can be quite changeable, so it is important that you stay informed daily about the weather forecasts to take the necessary precautions. If possible, always carry a raincoat with you.
If you want to tour this great city on two wheels, we recommend you read " Yes, I can roll ", the cycling guide that the CDMX Government makes available to you.
Second place: Guadalajara
Guadalajara has implemented a bicycle system called MIBICI in order to promote its use. In this system, an annual subscription is paid, or for a shorter period of 3 to 7 days, to use shared bicycles in different parts of the city.
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MIBICI has several stations that are approximately 30 minutes from each other and once you have your membership, just use your key or enter your code and your bike will be ready for you. In the end, you must return it at the nearest station.
Guadalajara has several marked bicycle lanes, especially in the center of the city, where preference for the flow of bicycles is promoted. The general population seeks to build better road safety education considering cyclists.
Third place: Puebla
Due to its wide streets and the absence of steep slopes, Puebla is a city that offers everything to ride a bicycle. Recently, “BiciPuebla” was created, a system that, through a paid membership, allows you to make use of the bicycles that are found in the different stations distributed in the area of the Historic Center and nearby neighborhoods. The trips are 45 minutes maximum, however, you can make the ones you want within the term of your membership.
In addition, on Sundays it has the Metropolitan Recreational Highway that consists of closing the Cholula Rectangle and allowing free transit to people and non-motorized vehicles.
Puebla is a city with a lot of road education towards cyclists, so here you can travel through its streets safely and quietly.
Recommendations for cyclists
Are you interested in being part of this lifestyle? We leave you some recommendations that, according to the Mexico City cyclist guide, are basic in any city where you ride a bike.
- Know the traffic regulations
It is important that you know all the rules that exist to travel in the city where you are. In this way, you will be able to know what the movements of cars and public transport are like. In addition, it will help you to be aware of your rights as a cyclist and the preferences you have when driving.
- Drive correctly
Respect the traffic lights, pedestrian crossings and traffic directions. Yield to pedestrians and signal when you are about to stop or turn. Do not pass on the right and stay in the same lane as long as possible. If it is raining, drive at a safe speed.
- Make yourself visible
Use headlights and taillights when driving at night, and avoid blind spots, especially when you're behind a bus or truck.
Whether you live in these cities or are going to visit them, take advantage of the facilities and benefits that are given to the users of this transport. Take into account the tips and now let's roll!
