Photo: Michaela Danelová, Czech Radio
Prague is home to beautiful cycle paths in quieter areas of the city, but when it comes to hopping on two wheels in the heart of the city centre, it can be a safety gamble with aggressive drivers behind the wheel of cars, coupled with narrow historical streets.
According to Time Out, a publisher of tourist guides, Prague is home to the second-best public transport system in the world. But when it comes to other forms of transportation, in particular, cycling, the city is certainly not boasting about its conditions for those getting around on two wheels.
According to the Global Bicycle Cities Index 2022, Prague ranked 73 out of 90 countries for its cycling conditions, accumulating only 25.87 points out of 100. The countries with the best cycling conditions had scores that were closer to the 100 point mark.
Cities were judged based on 16 criteria, including the number of cycling accidents each year, cycling infrastructure quality, and road safety. Trailing Prague in poorer cycling conditions were cities like Istanbul and Cairo, and Utrecht in the Netherlands claimed the top spot for the best biking conditions.
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Author: Amelia Mola-Schmidt