Asia's Most Bicycle-Friendly City, Winner in China

According to the 2022 Global Bicycle Cities Index, Hangzhou is the most bicycle-friendly city in Asia, achieving a score of 52.55 out of 100.

The Global Bicycle Cities Index analyzes cycling conditions in 90 cities worldwide, 12 of which are in Asia.

The index is measured using six key indicators: weather, cycling trends, safety and security, infrastructure quality, bicycle rental/leasing facilities, and supporting cycling events such as car-free days, etc.

According to the index, approximately 30% of Hangzhou residents use bicycles daily. The city also excels in cyclist safety, scoring 80.06.

Jakarta, on the other hand, ranks second to last in Asia with a score of only 21.66. Jakarta received a poor score due to only 2% of residents regularly cycling. Its bicycle rental/leasing facilities score was also very low, at just 1.02 points out of 100.

Below is a complete list of the cycling comfort index for 12 major Asian cities according to the 2022 Global Bicycle Cities Index:

1. Hangzhou (China): 52.55 points
2. Tokyo (Japan): 40.26 points
3. Tel Aviv (Israel): 36.57 points
4. Beijing (China): 35.91 points
5. Shanghai (China): 32.51 points
6. Singapore (Singapore): 31.62 points
7. Seoul (South Korea): 27.67 points
8. Istanbul (Turkey): 25.48 points
9. New Delhi (India): 23.96 points
10. Hong Kong (Hong Kong): 22.24 points
11. Jakarta (Indonesia): 21.66 points
12. Bangkok (Thailand): 18.9 points