Exactly how many bicycles there are in China is not certain.
Every household has on average one to two bikes.
Beijing, for example, has a population of over 10 million, and the number of bikes stands at 8.26 million. Bike riding is, therefore, a good way to explore life in China. Bush's biking experience in Beijing may have something to do with his acclaimed knowledge about China. Riding a bicycle means you have joined the Chinese. A bike will take you to alleyways and hutong, to which other means of transportation do not usually have access.