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Egypt Introduces 1st Park for Bikes


Sat 25 May 2019 | 11:15 AM
Hassan El-Khawaga

In Egypt, especially Cairo, bikers have nowhere to move freely without suffering from traffic jams or exhausts. But now as new cities are being built, new services have been offered.

Bike Park is the first place of its kind specialized only for cycling on an area of 210 feddans.

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Located in Future City, the park has bike lanes with a length of three kilometers where cyclists could enjoy a clean trip with their bikes, according to a Facebook page called "Safer Shouf Baldak Bel Agla."

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There is a lane specialized for BMX track racing.

People of various ages could practice their hobby even the children, so it is the perfect place for a sportive family.

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Private bikes can enter with a ticket worth EGP10. Bicycle enthusiasts could rent bikes whose prices range from EGP20 to 30 for one hour.

The park offers some facilities like parking for bikes, toilets, and green areas.

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Bike Park location: https://www.google.com/maps/place/Bikes+Park/@30.1706936,31.5495694,1415m/data=!3m1!1e3!4m5!3m4!1s0x14581c91617ff93d:0xb51bec97b320c861!8m2!3d30.1706936!4d31.5539467