Years ago, bikes were simply vehicles that transported people from one place to another. Today, fashion and vintage style have become part of bicycle culture and a cool pair of wheels is essential to a green lifestyle.

A group of bicycle lovers dressed in vintage clothing - from Western-style suits to Chinese Zhongshan jackets and traditional qipao dresses - and rode their classic bikes in the second Beijing Vintage Ride on March 28.

"We hope to attract attention with the vintage ride and to encourage more people to ride instead of drive," says Ma Anping, the organizer of the event.