Cairo, part 2: awesome biking through everyday life in Cairo and Shubra Al Khaymah cities

Part 2 of my bike trip touched upon two cities: Cairo and Shubra Al Khaymah. I enjoyed experiencing everyday life unfolding before my eyes. I passed one of the largest mosques of Cairo that opened early 2024 (a few weeks after my departure) and I will with sadness detail how I missed the opportunity to bike the world’s widest suspension bridge (Tahya Misr Bridge) and to bike through the densest city district of the world (Imbaba). Getting to the Nile was the red thread, but it was harder than expected.

[@alanhodge984]

just got back to NC after 2 weeks there you are brave to ride bike traffic was unreal and no laws that i could discern

[@wheelsabroad]

Thanks for the comment. Yeah, the Cairo and Giza traffic was quite something. I enjoyed being immersed in it, but vigilance was key. You are right that traffic laws were hard to identify. I was amazed about how Egyptians cross streets.

[@mgevirtz]

I love the bike exploring.

[@wheelsabroad]

Thanks. Such a great way for exploring authentic parts of cities.

[@mgevirtz]

@@wheelsabroad have you read "The Bicycle in Wartime: An Illustrated History" Fitzpatrick, Jim?

[@mgevirtz]

I have. It opened my eyes to so much (after being an experienced tourer/commuter!!!!)

[@wheelsabroad]

@@mgevirtz I have not. Thanks for the note. Bikes have certainly played an important role over here in The Netherlands during World War II.

[@asmaazayani7420]

Is it safe to cycle in cairo ?

[@wheelsabroad]

Many people would consider it unsafe to cycle in Cairo. Also locals told me so. Cars are all over the place and very assertive. There are hardly any bike lanes. I felt safe and in control throughout and truly had an awesome time, but I have a lot of experience in biking in dense urban areas. I would only recommend cycling in Cairo if you’re very experienced. I hope this answer helps. In the next few weeks, I plan to upload a video on the cycling and inline skating culture in Cairo.

[@supalaknoi]

👍👍

[@wheelsabroad]

Thanks

[@HaySay-l3r]

New cairo, obour, madinaty, 6th of October, zayed, shrouk, 10th of rammadan??? All of those are in cairo and Better than the historic part

[@wheelsabroad]

Hi, thanks for the heads up. I did not have time to bike through the whole larger metropolitan area, but good to hear that biking around in the satellite cities of Cairo works better than biking in Cairo itself.

[@zeAristotle]

damn cairo looks like a dump

[@wheelsabroad]

Some parts in this video show rougher sides of the Cairo area, but every city has its own character and that makes every city unique. Part 3 of this bike trip (coming up next Sunday) will show some different parts of the city.