We love cycling in Shanghai’s former French Concession with its tree-lined streets and period architecture. Trouble is we keep bumping into roads that are one way or closed completely to bicycles.

Yes, we know, we could just ride the wrong way or on the pavement but life is easier when you can go with the flow rather than fight your way up-stream. So we’ve been putting together a map that reminds us of the easiest routes across town, especially since the Shanghai Daily proved that these days cycling is faster than a taxi.

Its a work in progress as there are parts of Puxi that we don’t know that well, especially around the Old City, so any comments from local riders will be greatly appreciated and we’ll update the map accordingly. We will keep a permanent link in the sidebar.