For the first time, Egypt has introduced bike lanes in certain areas of Cairo. According to social media users, the bike lanes have been spotted in Maadi and on roads leading to Nasr City and New Cairo. However, many commenters were quick to point out that the lanes will likely be disrespected by drivers. As one photograph from Maadi showed, the bike lanes were already being used as parking spots. Recently, bicycle enthusiasts had campaigned for the government to introduce bicycle lanes to provide safer travel for cyclists and promote the two-wheeled form of transport. Rise in popularity of cycling Cycling in Egypt became increasingly popular in recent years, with bicycles increasingly being adopted as an alternate mode of transport for many Egyptians. Events, including a yearly event by the Embassy of the Netherlands, Train For Aim, and other athletic groups, are also gaining popularity, with some cyclists participating in international events. Cycling has also been used by activists, and particularly women’s rights groups, to raise awareness for societal issues. Last month, Egyptian Streets interviewed the youngest solo cyclist during his attempt to ride across Egypt to promote local tourism. Moreover,…
