China wheels.

Mobile vendor; snacks; snack vendor; meals on wheels; food; snacks; pots; pans; gas; gas bottle; foodstuffs; ingredients; tricycle; Fuzhou; Fujian province; China. PRC.

A mobile food vendor makes his way to his pitch in Fuzhou; Fujian province.

Electric bikes; mopeds; electric mopeds; pillion; pillion passenger; no hands; hands free; usafe; no crash helmets; sidesaddle; riding sidesaddle; relaxed; normal; comfortable; Fuzhou; China; PRC.

Perched precariously sidesaddle in Fuzhou.

Recycling; recycled; cardboard; paper products;

A cartload of cardboard ready to be recycled in Fuzhou.

Moped; moped rider; female; woman; electric moped; cheap; convenient; shopping; shopping basket; fast; crash hat; crash helmet; Fuzhou; Fujian; PRC.

The electric moped is fast replacing the humble bicycle in China.

Electric bikes; mopeds; electric mopeds; scooters; electric scooters; colourful; passengers; mother; child; standing; pillion; way of life; normal; hazardous; dangerous; unsafe. Fuzhou. China. PRC.

Meatballs on a stick for this young girl as she travels, standing as a moped passenger.

Motor bikes; electric bikes; mopeds; electric mopeds; scooters; electric scooters; sun protection; coat covering arms; crash helmet; glasses; female; lady rider; hot weather; Fuzhou; Fujian; China.

Coats are often worn back to front in China to keep the cold or sun from the arms.

Motorised bike transport; transportation; moving goods; loaded; tied; strapped; vendor; egg sales; egg vendor; moving eggs; unsafe; traffic; stuck in traffic; Fuzhou; Fujian; China. PRC.

Eggs being delivered by motorbike in Fuzhou.

Motorised bike transport; transportation; moving goods; loaded; tied; strapped; vendor; egg sales; egg vendor; moving eggs; unsafe; traffic; stuck in traffic; Fuzhou; Fujian; China. PRC.

A deliveryman with his egg laden motorbike in Fuzhou.

Elderly cyclist; elderly; shopping basket; bikes; cycles; cyclists; cycling; riders; transport; transportation; Fuzhou; China; PRC.

This is quiet, at times, there can be up to 50 bikes or mopeds using zebra crossings at the same time. Going in both directions, it's a bit chaotic.

Street market; street vendors; street sellers; vegetables; greens; carrots; onions; aubergines; cabbages; lettuce; spring onions; beans; broccoli; tomatoes; sweetcorn; radishes; Chinese radish; pumpkins; squash; mushrooms; melons; peaches; apples; mango; grapes; lychee; oranges; bananas; fish; crustaceans; frogs; shellfish; craps; prawns; meat; beef; pork; bones; kebabs; hot; steamin; smoky; fresh cooked; fast food; snacks; roadside snacks; chopping board. meat cleaver; fruit and vegetables; scooters; mopeds; cycles; cyclists; shopping baskets, wheelbarrows; Chinese wheelbarrows; Fuzhou; narrow streets; passages; lanes; alleys; old houses; un modernised; communities; community spirit; colourful; quaint; bright; bright colours; contrasting; interesting; culture; Chinese culture; bricks; brickwork; sinks; concrete sinks; bars; barred windows; pipes; drains; doors; doorways; motor bikes; scooters; bikes; stools; seats; chairs; textures; textured; washing; clothes; clothes lines; washing lines; friendly people; welcoming; Fuzhou; Fujian; PRC.

A Chinese motorbike policeman surveys the scene from the comfort of his motorcycle.

Street market; street vendors; street sellers; vegetables; greens; carrots; onions; aubergines; cabbages; lettuce; spring onions; beans; broccoli; tomatoes; sweetcorn; radishes; Chinese radish; pumpkins; squash; mushrooms; melons; peaches; apples; mango; grapes; lychee; oranges; bananas; fish; crustaceans; frogs; shellfish; craps; prawns; meat; beef; pork; bones; chopping board. meat cleaver; fruit and vegetables; scooters; mopeds; cycles; cyclists; shopping baskets, wheelbarrows; Chinese wheelbarrows; Fuzhou; narrow streets; passages; lanes; alleys; old houses; un modernised; communities; community spirit; colourful; quaint; bright; bright colours; contrasting; interesting; culture; Chinese culture; bricks; brickwork; sinks; concrete sinks; bars; barred windows; pipes; drains; doors; doorways; motor bikes; scooters; bikes; stools; seats; chairs; textures; textured; washing; clothes; clothes lines; washing lines; friendly people; welcoming; Fuzhou; Fujian; PRC.

The baby, being pushed in his baby mobile, out with granny, is in charge of looking after the tomatoes.

Electric mopeds; pillion; standing; passenger; standing; unsafe; no crash helmets; father; child; comfortable; Fuzhou; China; PRC.

A youngster out shopping with dad at the market. He sits on a box which probably doubles up as the shopping basket.

Street market; street vendors; street sellers; vegetables; greens; carrots; onions; aubergines; cabbages; lettuce; spring onions; beans; broccoli; tomatoes; sweetcorn; radishes; Chinese radish; pumpkins; squash; mushrooms; melons; peaches; apples; mango; grapes; lychee; oranges; bananas; fish; crustaceans; frogs; shellfish; craps; prawns; meat; beef; pork; bones; chopping board. meat cleaver; fruit and vegetables; scooters; mopeds; cycles; cyclists; shopping baskets, wheelbarrows; Chinese wheelbarrows; Fuzhou; narrow streets; passages; lanes; alleys; old houses; un modernised; communities; community spirit; colourful; quaint; bright; bright colours; contrasting; interesting; culture; Chinese culture; bricks; brickwork; sinks; concrete sinks; bars; barred windows; pipes; drains; doors; doorways; motor bikes; scooters; bikes; stools; seats; chairs; textures; textured; washing; clothes; clothes lines; washing lines; friendly people; welcoming; Fuzhou; Fujian; PRC.

A young child holds onto her hat as mum zips through market day crowds in Fuzhou.

Bike passengers; tots; children; transport; transportation; cycling; cyclists; bike riders; convenient; seated; sitting; shopping; shopping baskets; Fuzhou; China. PRC.

Chinese toddlers ride on the back of bicycles during the shopping trip to market.

Bike passengers; tots; children; transport; transportation; cycling; cyclists; bike riders; convenient; seated; sitting; shopping; shopping baskets; Fuzhou; China. PRC.

This youngster sits patiently while granny buys vegetables at a Fuzhou street market.

Street market; street vendors; street sellers; vegetables; greens; carrots; onions; aubergines; cabbages; lettuce; spring onions; beans; broccoli; tomatoes; sweetcorn; radishes; Chinese radish; pumpkins; squash; mushrooms; melons; peaches; apples; mango; grapes; lychee; oranges; bananas; fish; crustaceans; frogs; shellfish; craps; prawns; meat; beef; pork; bones; chopping board. meat cleaver; fruit and vegetables; scooters; mopeds; cycles; cyclists; shopping baskets, wheelbarrows; Chinese wheelbarrows; Fuzhou; narrow streets; passages; lanes; alleys; old houses; un modernised; communities; community spirit; colourful; quaint; bright; bright colours; contrasting; interesting; culture; Chinese culture; bricks; brickwork; sinks; concrete sinks; bars; barred windows; pipes; drains; doors; doorways; motor bikes; scooters; bikes; stools; seats; chairs; textures; textured; washing; clothes; clothes lines; washing lines; friendly people; welcoming; Fuzhou; Fujian; PRC.

A mobile flower seller surveys his wares in Fuzhou.

Taxis; motorbike taxis; motor bikes; motor cycles; street vendors; cheap rides; convenient; unlicensed; Fuzhou; Fujian; PRC.

Taxis for hire! These guys are motor bike taxi operators in Fuzhou. PRC.

Taxis; motorbike taxis; motor bikes; motor cycles; street vendors; cheap rides; convenient; unlicensed; Fuzhou; Fujian; PRC.

These guys operate motor bike taxi service in Fuzhou.

Motor bikes; electric bikes; mopeds; electric mopeds; scooters; electric scooters; bikes; cycles; cyclists; cycling; riders; bike riders; carts; handcarts; quads; quad bikes; chaotic; chaos; queues; unregulated; right of way; unskilled; parking; street parking; colourful; multicoloured; passengers; pillion; often overloaded; loaded; unreal loads; way of life; normal; hazardous; dangerous; crazy; kerb riding; riding on pavements; unsafe.

You have to wonder how people manage to drive with so many 2 wheeled vehicles in China.

Electric scooter; mopeds; electric mopeds; pillion; pillion passengers; unsafe; no crash helmets; family; trio; threesome; mother; father; child; relaxed; normal; comfortable; Fuzhou; China; PRC.

Mum, dad and son, out riding on the family moped.

Street vendors; street sellers; vegetables; fruit and vegetables; wheelbarrows; Chinese wheelbarrows; Fuzhou; narrow streets; passages; lanes; alleys; old houses; un modernised; communities; community spirit; colourful; quaint; bright; bright colours; contrasting; interesting; culture; Chinese culture; bricks; brickwork; sinks; concrete sinks; bars; barred windows; pipes; drains; doors; doorways; motor bikes; scooters; bikes; stools; seats; chairs; textures; textured; washing; clothes; clothes lines; washing lines; friendly people; welcoming; Fuzhou; Fujian; PRC.

A street fruit seller moving her pitch in Fuzhou. PRC.

Street vendors; street sellers; vegetables; fruit and vegetables; bike; trike; tricycle; crates; bags; plastic bags; old; rickety; Fuzhou; China; PRC.

A mobile street vendor in Fuzhou. PRC.

Street vendors; street sellers; vegetables; fruit and vegetables; bike; trike; tricycle; crates; bags; plastic bags; old; rickety; Fuzhou; China; PRC.

A street seller in Fuzhou, on the move with her vegetables.

Tomato seller; tomato vendor; Street vendors; street sellers; vegetables; fruit and vegetables; wheelbarrows; Chinese wheelbarrows; Fuzhou; narrow streets; passages; lanes; alleys; old houses; un modernised; communities; community spirit; colourful; quaint; bright; bright colours; contrasting; interesting; culture; Chinese culture; bricks; brickwork; sinks; concrete sinks; bars; barred windows; pipes; drains; doors; doorways; motor bikes; scooters; bikes; stools; seats; chairs; textures; textured; washing; clothes; clothes lines; washing lines; friendly people; welcoming; Fuzhou; Fujian; PRC.

A tomato seller getting ready to pack up for home.

Gas delivery; gas bottles; bottled gas; calor gas; cooking gas; electric bikes; mopeds; electric mopeds; heavy loads; overloaded; Fuzhou; Fujian; China.

Bottled gas cannisters delivered by moped in Fuzhou.

Bike transport; transportation; tricycle; moving goods; adapted; recycling; recycling goods; cardboard; paper; plastic; crates; plastic crates; loaded; tied; strapped; vendor; heavy load; overloaded; unsafe; Fuzhou; Fujian; China. PRC.

It's amazing how much recycling stuff you can get on a tricycle.

Electric bikes; mopeds; electric mopeds; scooters; electric scooters; colourful; female; face mask; face protection; air pollution; traffic fumes; Fuzhou. China. PRC.

A face mask is worn here to prevent inhalation of dust or vehicle fumes.

Gas delivery; gas bottles; bottled gas; calor gas; cooking gas; electric bikes; mopeds; electric mopeds; heavy loads; overloaded; Fuzhou; Fujian; China.

These gas bottles are very heavy. If you put 4 bottles plus a rider on the moped, there is certainly a heck of a lot of weight.

Gas delivery; gas bottles; bottled gas; calor gas; cooking gas; electric bikes; mopeds; electric mopeds; heavy loads; overloaded; Fuzhou; Fujian; China.

Mopeds and motor bikes used for delivering bottled gas are a common sight in China.

Vendors tricycle; street seller; books; comics; book seller; business; mobile business; way of life; Fuzhou; Fujian; China.

Books here being sold from a tricycle in Fuzhou.

Motor bikes; electric bikes; mopeds; electric mopeds; scooters; electric scooters; bikes; cycles; cyclists; cycling; riders; bike riders; carts; handcarts; quads; quad bikes; tricycles; trikes; bike racks; panniers; adapted; converted; trolleys; carts; trolley cart's; chaotic; chaos; queues; unregulated; right of way; unskilled; parking; street parking; colourful; multicoloured; passengers; pillion; often overloaded; loaded; unreal loads; way of life; normal; hazardous; dangerous; crazy; kerb riding; riding on pavements; unsafe.

Some dusty old bikes in Fuzhou.

Drink delivery; bottled water; refreshments; moped; electric moped; over loaded; loaded; too many; heavy; dangerous; stacked; panniers; side panniers; Fuzhou; Fujian; China.

Mopeds are adapted to carry drinking water in huge bottles.

Drink delivery; bottled water; refreshments; moped; electric moped; over loaded; loaded; too many; heavy; dangerous; stacked; panniers; side panniers; Fuzhou; Fujian; China.

Theres a big demand for bottled water in China during summer months.

Electric bikes; mopeds; electric mopeds; pillion; pillion passenger; schoolgirl; schoolkid; rear facing; dangerous; no hands; hands free; Fuzhou; Fujian; China; PRC.

So relaxed. This young girl sits nonchelantly on the back of a moped.

Electric bikes; mopeds; electric mopeds; passenger; child; standing; unsafe; no crash helmets; relaxed; normal; comfortable; Fuzhou; China; PRC.

This young boy feels safer standing on mums scooter.

Motor bikes; electric bikes; mopeds; electric mopeds; scooters; electric scooters; bikes; cycles; cyclists; cycling; riders; bike riders; carts; handcarts; quads; quad bikes; tricycles; trikes; bike racks; panniers; adapted; converted; trolleys; carts; trolley cart's; chaotic; chaos; queues; unregulated; right of way; unskilled; parking; street parking; colourful; multicoloured; passengers; pillion; often overloaded; loaded; unreal loads; way of life; normal; hazardous; dangerous; crazy; kerb riding; riding on pavements; unsafe.

Holding on to dad on the way to school for this young Fuzhou girl.

School run; schoolkid; schoolchild; schoolgirl; passenger; bike passenger; bikes; cycles; cyclists; cycling; riders; bike riders; Fuzhou; Fujian; PRC.

Granny is delivering this relaxed young girl to school.

Bike transport; transportation; tricycle; moving goods; panniers; adapted; recycling; recycling goods; cardboard; paper; plastic; loaded; tied; strapped; vendor; heavy load; overloaded; unsafe; Fuzhou; Fujian; China. PRC.

The recycling of useful materials can be seen in every street in China.

Electric scooter; mopeds; electric mopeds; pillion; pillion passengers; unsafe; no crash helmets; family; trio; threesome; mother; children; relaxed; normal; comfortable; Fuzhou; China; PRC.

A baby is tied on like a backpack in Fuzhou.

Bike repairs; bikes; cycles; cyclists; cycling; riders; bike riders; carts; handcarts; quads; quad bikes; tricycles; trikes; bike racks; tyres; bike tyres; flat tyre; tyre repairs;

Street side tyre repairs in Fuzhou.

Motor bikeees; riders; bikeee riders; carts; handcarts; adapted; converted; motor bikee trailer; unregulated; often overloaded; loaded; unreal loads; recycling; recycling collection; plastic; metal; Fuzhou; Fujian; China; PRC.

A trailer full of recycling materials, connected to a motor bike in Fuzhou. PRC.

Pillion; pillion rider; child; toddler; push bike; bikes; cycles; cyclists; cycling; riders; bike riders; bike seat; rear seat; basket; shopping basket; Fuzhou; Fujian; China.

A child rides pillion on dads bike in Fuzhou.

Pampered pooch; free ride; standing; free lift; scooter ride; scooter; scooter passenger; electric scooter; Fuzhou; Fujian; China; PRC.

This dog hitches a ride on a scooter with it's owner in Fuzhou.

Pampered pooch; free ride; standing; free lift; scooter ride; scooter; scooter passenger; electric scooter; Fuzhou; Fujian; China; PRC.

A dog hitching a ride on a scooter in Fuzhou.

Bike transport; transportation; moving goods; panniers; adapted; recycling; recycling goods; cardboard; paper; plastic; loaded; tied; strapped; vendor; heavy load; overloaded; unsafe; Fuzhou; Fujian; China. PRC.

The load of recycling materials is so great that this man cannot ride on the bicycle.

Electric bikes; mopeds; electric mopeds; scooters; electric scooters; colourful; passengers; mother; child; standing; pillion; way of life; normal; hazardous; dangerous; unsafe. Fuzhou. China. PRC.

A mother and son ride a moped in Fuzhou. PRC.

Bike transport; transportation; moving goods; loaded; tied; strapped; vendor; heavy load; overloaded; unsafe; Fuzhou; Fujian; China. PRC.

The humble bike is the way for cheap transportation in Fuzhou.

Electric scooter; mopeds; electric mopeds; pillion; pillion passengers; standing; unsafe; no crash helmets; family; trio; threesome; mother; children; relaxed; normal; comfortable; Fuzhou; China; PRC.

It's standing room only in this three up on a moped scenario in Fuzhou.

Vegetable seller; vendor; vegetable vendor; customer; bikes; cycles; cyclists; cycling; riders; bike riders; bike racks; panniers; adapted; converted; Fuzhou; Fujian; PRC.

A vegetable seller with his converted bike in the street at Fuzhou.

Mobile vendor; chestnut seller; selling chestnuts; hot chestnuts; steaming chestnuts; mobile business; small business; tricycle; three wheeled; bike; Fuzhou; Fujian; China.

Steaming hot chestnuts being sold from a tricycle in Fuzhou.

Drink delivery; bottled drinks; water; carbonated drinks; refreshments; scooter; scooter delivery; over loaded; loaded; too many; heavy; dangerous; stacked; stacked everwhere; Fuzhou; Fujian; China.

Theres not much room left on this scooter, utilised for delivering drinks in Fuzhou.

Vendors cart; hand cart; street seller; household goods; bowls; colanders; plastic goods; wooden goods; often overloaded; loaded; zebra crossing; business; mobile business; way of life; Fuzhou; Fujian; China.

A well laden cart of household goods negotiates a zebra crossing in Fuzhou.

Vendors cart; hand cart; street seller; household goods; bowls; colanders; plastic goods; wooden goods; often overloaded; loaded; zebra crossing; business; mobile business; way of life; Fuzhou; Fujian; China.

There's everything but the kitchen sink on this vendors cart in Fuzhou.

Street vendor; mobile vendor; household goods; haberdashery; hardware; pots; pans; clothes pegs; bowls; plastic bowls; plastic bags; tricycles; trikes; Fuzhou; Fujian; China. PRC.

Theres a plethora of everyday household items on this elderly Fuzhou vendors cart.

Street vendor; mobile vendor; household goods; haberdashery; hardware; pots; pans; clothes pegs; bowls; plastic bowls; plastic bags; tricycles; trikes; Fuzhou; Fujian; China. PRC.

It must be hard work pushing such a cart through the streets of Fuzhou.

Drink delivery; bottled water; refreshments; moped; electric moped; over loaded; loaded; too many; heavy; dangerous; stacked; panniers; side panniers; Fuzhou; Fujian; China.

Delivering bottled water by moped in Fuzhou.

Motor bikes; electric bikes; mopeds; electric mopeds; scooters; electric scooters; bikes; cycles; cyclists; cycling; riders; bike riders; carts; handcarts; quads; quad bikes; tricycles; trikes; bike racks; panniers; adapted; converted; trolleys; carts; trolley cart's; chaotic; chaos; queues; unregulated; right of way; unskilled; parking; street parking; colourful; multicoloured; passengers; pillion; often overloaded; loaded; unreal loads; way of life; normal; hazardous; dangerous; crazy; kerb riding; riding on pavements; unsafe.

A Fuzhou woman collects a plastic bottle to add to her collection of recycling materials.

Motor bikes; electric bikes; mopeds; electric mopeds; scooters; electric scooters; bikes; cycles; cyclists; cycling; riders; bike riders; carts; handcarts; quads; quad bikes; chaotic; chaos; queues; unregulated; right of way; unskilled; parking; street parking; colourful; multicoloured; passengers; pillion; often overloaded; loaded; unreal loads; way of life; normal; hazardous; dangerous; crazy; kerb riding; riding on pavements; unsafe.

A couple of kids out on a moped in Fuzhou.

Elderly cyclist; elderly; shopping basket; bikes; cycles; cyclists; cycling; riders; transport; transportation; Fuzhou; China; PRC.

An elderly Fuzhou woman gingerly picks her way over a pedestrian crossing. I China, cars will often speed through such crossings as people cross.

Elderly cyclist; elderly; shopping basket; bikes; cycles; cyclists; cycling; riders; transport; transportation; Fuzhou; China; PRC.

An elderly lady makes it across a zebra crossing in Fuzhou. In the background, another woman waits for her chance to cross.

Motor bikes; electric bikes; mopeds; electric mopeds; scooters; electric scooters; bikes; cycles; cyclists; cycling; riders; bike riders; carts; handcarts; quads; quad bikes; chaotic; chaos; queues; unregulated; right of way; unskilled; parking; street parking; colourful; multicoloured; passengers; pillion; often overloaded; loaded; unreal loads; way of life; normal; hazardous; dangerous; crazy; kerb riding; riding on pavements; unsafe.

Bikes; scooters; motorbikes and mopeds everywhere in this street parking scenario.

Electric bikes; mopeds; electric mopeds; scooters; electric scooters; colourful; passengers; mother; child; standing; pillion; no crash helmets; way of life; normal; hazardous; dangerous; father; child; unsafe. Fuzhou. China. PRC.

It looks like this youngster is having lunch on the move.

Balloon seller; childrens balloons; gas filled; transporting balloons; moped; electric moped; colourful; bright colours; Fuzhou; Fujian; China.

Two wheeled vehicles are used to deliver almost anything.

Motor bikes; electric bikes; mopeds; electric mopeds; scooters; electric scooters; bikes; cycles; cyclists; cycling; riders; bike riders; carts; handcarts; quads; quad bikes; chaotic; chaos; queues; unregulated; right of way; unskilled; parking; street parking; colourful; multicoloured; passengers; pillion; often overloaded; loaded; unreal loads; way of life; normal; hazardous; dangerous; crazy; kerb riding; riding on pavements; unsafe.

You can see the humble bike converted to carry a multitude of things.

Electric scooter; mopeds; electric mopeds; pillion; standing; pillion passengers; unsafe; no crash helmets; family; trio; threesome; mother; father; child; relaxed; normal; comfortable; Fuzhou; China; PRC.

Three on a moped in Fuzhou.

Motor bikes; electric bikes; mopeds; electric mopeds; scooters; electric scooters; bikes; cycles; cyclists; cycling; riders; bike riders; carts; handcarts; quads; quad bikes; tricycles; trikes; bike racks; panniers; adapted; converted; trolleys; carts; trolley cart's; chaotic; chaos; queues; unregulated; right of way; unskilled; parking; street parking; colourful; multicoloured; passengers; pillion; often overloaded; loaded; unreal loads; way of life; normal; hazardous; dangerous; crazy; kerb riding; riding on pavements; unsafe.

Clothing display here, on a well loaded tricycle in Fuzhou.

Motor bikes; electric bikes; mopeds; electric mopeds; scooters; electric scooters; bikes; cycles; cyclists; cycling; riders; bike riders; carts; handcarts; quads; quad bikes; tricycles; trikes; bike racks; panniers; adapted; converted; trolleys; carts; trolley cart's; chaotic; chaos; queues; unregulated; right of way; unskilled; parking; street parking; colourful; multicoloured; passengers; pillion; often overloaded; loaded; unreal loads; way of life; normal; hazardous; dangerous; crazy; kerb riding; riding on pavements; unsafe.

A cart of materials for recycling stands ready to be delivered.

Motor bikes; electric bikes; mopeds; electric mopeds; scooters; electric scooters; bikes; cycles; cyclists; cycling; riders; bike riders; carts; handcarts; quads; quad bikes; tricycles; trikes; bike racks; panniers; adapted; converted; chaotic; chaos; queues; unregulated; right of way; unskilled; parking; street parking; colourful; multicoloured; passengers; pillion; often overloaded; loaded; unreal loads; way of life; normal; hazardous; dangerous; crazy; kerb riding; riding on pavements; unsafe.

A bag of ripe pomelo are transported on a bike rack.

Bread delivery; bread round; vendor; cakes; bread; delivery man; baskets; crates; straps; strapped down; electric bikes; mopeds; electric mopeds; Fuzhou; Fujian; China.

A moped is used to deliver bread and cakes to a shop in Fuzhou.

Bike lock up; chained; chained up; secure; security; bikes; cycles; cyclists; cycling; riders; bike riders; Fuzhou; China; PRC.

Better safe than sorry. The number one bike accessory is a lock of some kind.

Electric mopeds; pillion; pillion passengers; unsafe; no crash helmets; relaxed; normal; on the phone; mobile phone; shopping bags; shopping trip; chatting; comfortable; Fuzhou; China; PRC.

A truly mobile phone call for this pillion passenger in Fuzhou.

Bike lock up; chained; chained up; secure; security; bikes; cycles; cyclists; cycling; riders; bike riders; Fuzhou; China; PRC.

You need your wheels safely locked up, no matter how inexpensive your travel method.

Electric scooter; mopeds; electric mopeds; pillion; pillion passengers; unsafe; no crash helmets; family; trio; threesome; mother; child; relaxed; normal; comfortable; Fuzhou; China; PRC.

Three people on a moped is a common sight. But, the moped does seem a bit overloaded.

Sweet seller; sweet vendor; mobile vendor; selling candy; candy seller; bikes; cycles; cyclists; cycling; riders; bike riders; Fuzhou; Fujian province; China.

An old bike is all that is needed to set of a mobile vending business. This guy sells candy on sticks.

Sweet seller; sweet vendor; mobile vendor; selling candy; candy seller; bikes; cycles; cyclists; cycling; riders; bike riders; Fuzhou; Fujian province; China.

Could it be that this guys wife is calling to find out how business is today?

Fruit seller; vendor; fruit vendor; bikes; cycles; cyclists; cycling; riders; bike riders; bike racks; panniers; adapted; converted; Fuzhou; Fujian; PRC.

Bikes converted to carrying fruit for sale are common in China.

Electric bikes; mopeds; electric mopeds; painter; painter and decorator; paint tins; paint; basket; tied; strapped down; Fuzhou; Fujian; China.

A painter and decorator in Fuzhou, carries the tools of his trade on a moped.

Electric bikes; mopeds; electric mopeds; scooters; electric scooters; colourful; passengers; mother; child; standing; pillion; way of life; normal; hazardous; dangerous; unsafe. Fuzhou. China. PRC.

No head protection worn by mother and son in the shot. Instead, two crash helmets are strapped unused to the side of the moped.

Cycling; bikes; cycles; cyclists; male; riders; bike riders; balloon; Fuzhou; China; PRC.

I've no idea why a balloon might be tied to this young guys bike. Answers on a postcard please.

Motor bikes; electric bikes; mopeds; electric mopeds; scooters; electric scooters; bikes; cycles; cyclists; cycling; riders; bike riders; carts; handcarts; quads; quad bikes; chaotic; chaos; queues; unregulated; right of way; unskilled; parking; street parking; colourful; multicoloured; passengers; pillion; often overloaded; loaded; unreal loads; way of life; normal; hazardous; dangerous; crazy; kerb riding; riding on pavements; unsafe.

Bikes parked in a row at a Fuzhou community housing area.

Motor bikes; electric bikes; mopeds; electric mopeds; scooters; electric scooters; bikes; cycles; cyclists; cycling; riders; bike riders; carts; handcarts; quads; quad bikes; tricycles; trikes; bike racks; panniers; adapted; converted; trolleys; carts; trolley cart's; chaotic; chaos; queues; unregulated; right of way; unskilled; parking; street parking; colourful; multicoloured; passengers; pillion; often overloaded; loaded; unreal loads; way of life; normal; hazardous; dangerous; crazy; kerb riding; riding on pavements; unsafe.

Shoppers mopeds; scooters; motorbikes and bikes crowd the street around a food supermarket sale.

Motor bikes; electricbikes; quads; quad bikes; tricycles; trikes; bike racks; panniers; disabled driver; disabled rider; crutches; Fuzhou; Fujian China.

A nippy tricycle for this disabled man in Fuzhou. Two crutches are strapped to the side of the vehicle.

Motor bikes; electric bikes; mopeds; electric mopeds; scooters; electric scooters; bikes; cycles; cyclists; cycling; riders; bike riders; carts; handcarts; quads; quad bikes; tricycles; trikes; bike racks; panniers; adapted; converted; trolleys; carts; trolley cart's; chaotic; chaos; queues; unregulated; right of way; unskilled; parking; street parking; colourful; multicoloured; passengers; pillion; often overloaded; loaded; unreal loads; way of life; normal; hazardous; dangerous; crazy; kerb riding; riding on pavements; unsafe.

Fining a place to park your two wheels can be chaotic at times.

Motor bikes; electric bikes; mopeds; electric mopeds; loaded; transport; transportation; loaded; overloaded; crates; crated goods; plastic bags; hanging; strapped; basket; no crash helmet; unsafe; dangerous; Fuzhou; China; PRC.

Too many crates I think, on the back of this Fuzhou moped.

Motor bikes; electric bikes; mopeds; electric mopeds; scooters; electric scooters; bikes; cycles; cyclists; cycling; riders; bike riders; carts; handcarts; quads; quad bikes; chaotic; chaos; queues; unregulated; right of way; unskilled; parking; street parking; colourful; multicoloured; passengers; pillion; often overloaded; loaded; unreal loads; way of life; normal; hazardous; dangerous; crazy; kerb riding; riding on pavements; unsafe.

The ubiquitous bike is being replaced by electric powered vehicles in China.

Bike transport; transportation; tricycle; moving goods; adapted; recycling; recycling goods; cardboard; paper; plastic; mattress springs; loaded; tied; strapped; vendor; heavy load; overloaded; unsafe; female; female rider; female collector; Fuzhou; Fujian; China. PRC.

A woman riding a tricycle loaded with goods for recycling, waits to cross the road in Fuzhou.

Electric bikes; mopeds; electric mopeds; scooters; electric scooters; colourful; passengers; female; pillion; Fuzhou. China. PRC.

It looks like toilet rolls are urgently required in bulk, with this moped well loaded with bathroom goods.

Bike transport; transportation; tricycle; moving goods; adapted; recycling; recycling goods; cardboard; paper; plastic; mattress springs; loaded; tied; strapped; vendor; heavy load; overloaded; unsafe; female; female rider; female collector; Fuzhou; Fujian; China. PRC.

This tricycle looks to be well loaded with recycling goods.

Motor bikes; electric bikes; mopeds; electric mopeds; scooters; electric scooters; bikes; cycles; cyclists; cycling; riders; bike riders; carts; handcarts; quads; quad bikes; chaotic; chaos; queues; unregulated; right of way; unskilled; parking; street parking; colourful; multicoloured; passengers; pillion; often overloaded; loaded; unreal loads; way of life; normal; hazardous; dangerous; crazy; kerb riding; riding on pavements; unsafe.

The humble bicycle is often used as a transport mobile vending vehicle.

Motor bikes; electric bikes; mopeds; electric mopeds; scooters; electric scooters; bikes; cycles; cyclists; cycling; riders; bike riders; carts; handcarts; quads; quad bikes; tricycles; trikes; bike racks; panniers; adapted; converted; trolleys; carts; trolley cart's; chaotic; chaos; queues; unregulated; right of way; unskilled; parking; street parking; colourful; multicoloured; passengers; pillion; often overloaded; loaded; unreal loads; way of life; normal; hazardous; dangerous; crazy; kerb riding; riding on pavements; unsafe.

It's a tight squeeze for this large Fuzhou resident as she tries to find a space to park her electric moped.

Motor bikes; motor cyclist; elderly; cheap transportation; speedy; convenient; crash hat; crash helmet; Fuzhou; China; PRC.

Motor bikes offer a convenient way to get around in rural and urban areas of China.

Bike; bicycle; bike rider; walking; pushing; carrying; loaded; pedestrian crossing; transport; transportation; rice; rice sack; rice bag; Fuzhou; China. PRC.

A sack of rice is loaded onto a bike rack for transportation.

Motor bikes; motor cyclist; elderly; cheap transportation; speedy; convenient; crash hat; crash helmet; Fuzhou; China; PRC.

Motor bikes provide cheap transportation.

Delivery; delivery men; inner city delivery; transport; transportation; electric bikes; mopeds; electric mopeds; scooters; electric scooters; Fuzhou; China; PRC.

Transporting goods on two wheels is to be seen all around you in China.

Hardware shop; hardware; trolleys; wheels; wheeled trolleys; carts; handcarts; chains; Fuzhou; China; PRC.

A selection of trolley carts of various sizes at this Fuzhou ironmonger's shop.

Bike transport; transportation; tricycle; vendor; household vendor; moving goods; adapted; household goods; pots; pans; bowls; plastic; plastic bowls; cups; loaded; tied; strapped; vendor; heavy load; overloaded; unsafe; Fuzhou; Fujian; China. PRC.

This tricycle is used as a mobile shop for selling assorted China or earthenware such as cups; bowls; dishes and jars.

Bike transport; transportation; tricycle; vendor; household vendor; moving goods; adapted; household goods; pots; pans; bowls; plastic; plastic bowls; cups; loaded; tied; strapped; vendor; heavy load; overloaded; unsafe; Fuzhou; Fujian; China. PRC.

There are cups and bowls; plates and dishes; jars and earthenware on this street vendors tricycle.

Bike transport; transportation; tricycle; vendor; household vendor; moving goods; adapted; household goods; pots; pans; bowls; plastic; plastic bowls; cups; loaded; tied; strapped; vendor; heavy load; overloaded; unsafe; Fuzhou; Fujian; China. PRC.

With such a valuable cargo of breakable goods it's probably safer to push this tricycle through the streets.

Bike transport; transportation; tricycle; vendor; household vendor; moving goods; adapted; household goods; pots; pans; bowls; plastic; plastic bowls; cups; loaded; tied; strapped; vendor; heavy load; overloaded; unsafe; Fuzhou; Fujian; China. PRC.

This tricycle is well loaded with China; pottery; earthenware and glass.

Motor bikes; electric bikes; mopeds; electric mopeds; scooters; electric scooters; bikes; cycles; cyclists; cycling; riders; bike riders; gloves; crash hats; crash helmets; people; crowds; Fuzhou; PRC; China.parking; parked;

Bikes, mopeds and motorcycles are parked on the pavement in China.