China roads blocked by thousands of cyclists in night quest for dumplings
It started as a social media trend but brought traffic gridlock between two cities.
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What should have been a boost to the ancient city of Kaifeng’s economy backfired when the trend went viral - tens of thousands on rented bikes cycled through the night from nearby Zhenghou.
A six-lane expressway between the two cities quickly filled with cyclists as police took to loudspeakers urging them to leave. Bike rental firms warned they would remotely lock bikes taken out of Zhengzhou.
The event is part of a trend where young Chinese are travelling cheaply at a time when the economy is faltering and job prospects are scarce.
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