Car-Free Day is Bicyclists' Day

Cyclists ride down the newish bike lane on Carrera 7, over Calle 26.

This year's Car-Free Day, held Feb. 1, was supposed to be dedicated to pedestrians. 

Its star performers, however, were the bicyclists. 

Evening rush hour on Carrera Septina.

Calle 26, usually a long parking lot on weekdays, was a big bike lane yesterday.

And Calle 26 today, Feb. 2. Notice the difference?

Normally, it's difficult cycling across Paloquemao's parking lot. Yesterday, cyclists owned it.

Blog by Mike Ceaser, of Bogotá Bike Tours