China's booming cycling economy pedals toward "immersive" outdoor consumption

BEIJING, Jan. 5 (Xinhua) -- Whether traversing the breezy coastal greenways of Shenzhen, a coastal city in southern China, or "looping" the 100-kilometer urban parkway in Chengdu, renowned as a "leisure city," cycling has emerged as a vibrant lifestyle choice, a social gathering hub, and a key driver of China's burgeoning outdoor economy.

According to an industry report on outdoor sports released by the General A