Lebanon installed its first bike-sharing station in the capital Beirut in January.

Beirut's small but growing cycling community has welcomed the initiative.

Privately funded by Bike 4 All, the project was launched in collaboration with the Governor of Beirut and the Beirut Municipality.

Video produced by Lamia Estatie and Suniti Singh; images courtesy of Lamia Estatie

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