On Saturday, an event called “Ulaanbaatar with bicycles” was held in Mongolia’s capital to promote the use of bicycles in its central square.

The event was  co-organized by the municipal government of the capital city and the Mongolian Cycling Federation, aims to promote a healthy lifestyle and reduce traffic congestion in the city by boosting the use of bicycles.

The event includes a performance of extreme cyclists, bicycle races by age categories such as a balance bike competition (2-6 years old) and a race of amateur cyclists (over 19 years old), as well as a bicycle fair.

For many years, traffic congestion has been one of the most pressing issues in Ulaanbaatar, which is home to over half of Mongolia’s 3.4 million people.