Chinese man earns US$39,000 in 2 years teaching adults to ride bicycles amid surging demand

South China Morning PostEN 1 min read 100% complete by Alice YanJanuary 17, 2026 at 11:00 AM

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Li, a sports education master's student at Shanghai University of Sport, has earned US$39,000 in two years by teaching adults and children how to ride bicycles. Recognizing a demand, Li started the business after noticing many adults lacked cycling skills. He teaches individuals aged 4 to 68, with a majority being women in their 20s and 30s. Li offers lessons near his customers' homes, guaranteeing success with a package priced at US$110. He gained popularity by sharing instructional videos on social media, leading to a surge in demand for his services.

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Shanghai 50% Shanghai University of Sport (SUP) ×260% China 70% Li ×480%

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bicycle riding instruction 90% adults learning to ride bikes 80% entrepreneurship 70% side hustle 60% sports education 50% shanghai 40% social media 40%

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