Source: CCTV.com

10-07-2007 10:38

To promote environmentally-friendly transport and ease grid-locked city streets before the Olympics, the government is urging people to take public transport, walk, or ride bikes. Bicycles were once the main mode of transportation in Beijing. Will a "Green Olympics" make them popular again? Entrepreneurs hope so.

One early morning in Beijing, a team of bicyclists hits the road. With their uniforms and brand new bikes, the group gets a lot of attention.

After a two hour ride, the team reaches its destination: the Shunyi Olympic Aquatic Park, where the Games' water sports will be held.

Wang Yong is the man behind the idea. His company, Bicycle Rental, brought 300 bicycles to the "Good Luck Beijing" test events for free. His plan is ambitious: to lend out over 5000 bikes during the Games -- for free. He won't be making any money from THIS project, but he thinks it's still worth it.

Wang said, "I think as a Beijing resident and as an entrepreneur, it is an honor to be involved in the Games."