This photograph captures many aspects of life in Beijing that I’ve seen:

• Bicycle as transportation
• No bicycle helmets
• Protective wrapping/plastic kept on as long as possible
• Disregard of traffic rules
• Shoes that’ll be worn at the destination also worn during the commute
• Face-mask for protection against pollutants
• Large amount of collapsible bicycles

I also think that the number of men and women riding bicycles is pretty similar.