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Laowai's Beijing "Breathing Bike"

British artist Matt Hope made a bicycle which has an air filtering system to filter out the city's air pollution.
Laowai's Beijing "Breathing Bike"

Some have called it a "breathing bicycle".
Laowai's Beijing "Breathing Bike"

Matt Hope dons the breathing mask and motor helmet.
Laowai's Beijing "Breathing Bike"

Since the end of last year Beijing was shrouded in heavy pollution.
Laowai's Beijing "Breathing Bike"

Matt Hope adjusts his helmet.
Laowai's Beijing "Breathing Bike"

Matt Hope is riding his breathing bicycle.
Laowai's Beijing "Breathing Bike"

Beijing residents are curious about Matt Hope’s bike.
Laowai's Beijing "Breathing Bike"

Matt Hope explained that “Except for the bicycle which I bought myself, the other materials didn’t cost very much. They are all assembled from recycled gear from the art studio.”