About Us
Jinwook (James) Chang is an avid cyclist who explores cities and countrysides alike on two wheels. From long-distance rides across Korea to urban cycling adventures in Shanghai, James combines his passion for travel, sustainability, and storytelling, turning each bike trip into a journey of discovery and connection.
Yam Wan (Sam) Ngan is deeply passionate about urban cycling, especially in city environments. He channels his enthusiasm for biking and sustainable travel by sharing personal reflections and stories from his cycling journeys around Shanghai. A lover of geography, he enjoys exploring unfamiliar places on his bike as part of his journey to becoming a geographer.
Dingyu Wang is an avid cyclist who enjoys long distance endurance sessions. His passion for cycling is channeled through blogs and personal cycling experiences and aims to share the joy of cycling with others. His most notable cycling trip includes his cross country cycling tour of South Korea with his friend James. His passion for cycling stems from his desire to take on challenges—both mental and physical
Our Story
As an attempt to overcome the setbacks of quarantine, we wanted to discover more of the city we live in—Shanghai. In 2021, living in the west of Shanghai, we planned a trip to the very east of the city—the sea. Harbors where ships come and go, and airports where planes come and go.
Pedaling through the heart of Shanghai gave us a unique insight into how the world progresses. Understanding the different tempos of life, seeing invaluable scenery, and observing different ways of living helped us build a passion and curiosity to explore further.
In 2023, James called the friends he had biked with to create a new organization—Bike in Shanghai—pedaling through Shanghai and its neighboring areas, journaling their trips, and sharing the information and photos they collected along the way.
As of September 2025, Bike in Shanghai has reached over 5,000 monthly visitors, supporting Shanghai cyclists with motivation to explore the city and its surrounding areas through our bi-monthly bike trip guide uploads. In total, we have saved over 250 kilograms of CO₂, working toward the goal of sustainability while enjoying the things we love.
