The active cycling season begins. Yesterday there were so many cyclists of all ages that St. Petersburg briefly turned into Copenhagen. The main difference in our cycling culture is that most people go out on their bikes to “ride”. Meanwhile, a bicycle can be used as a means of transport.
Even though we have virtually no bike paths and the environment is not conducive, if you approach the matter wisely, you will become a happy cyclist. For those ready to get on two wheels, these nine tips:
1. Become a driver. Paradoxical as it may seem. If you are not a driver yet, graduate from a driving school and get your license. Being able to feel in the driver's shoes is the most valuable advantage of a cyclist. I understand that this will require a lot of time and money. But a pedestrian has no other way to learn traffic rules and understand how drivers act in traffic. Surprisingly, if you don’t do anything stupid on the road, indicate turns with your hand, or run red lights, drivers also feel that you are “one of the pack” and treat you with respect.
2. Choose the right bike. Your goal is not to take walks in the countryside or exercise at the skate park, you will practice everyday driving around the city. Therefore, don't buy a mountain bike with a thick tread, much less an exotic bike with a spring in the frame or small wheels. Buy a so-called “city bike” for everyday riding. The design will protect from dirt, large-diameter wheels on thin asphalt tires in combination with 24 gears will provide the necessary speed with less energy consumption.
3. Security. A bicycle needs lighting, even during the day! The front light is white, the rear light is red. Many people neglect the front, and in vain. Drivers see this light in their rearview mirrors. And for pedestrians this is a signal from afar: “Fear me!” On the road, use all your senses. Never listen to headphones, wear glasses that are too dark, or wear clothes that prevent you from turning your head. Like motorists, develop your peripheral vision. The “occipital” will also be useful. Special clothing is not required, just take into account the weather context. Helmet, gloves. At night - a reflective vest.
4. Maintain the bicycle in good technical condition. The consumables here, compared to a car, are cheap - brake pads, wheel tubes, batteries in light bulbs. The chain should be lubricated regularly. You don't have to do everything yourself. Bicycle repair shops will provide you with maintenance for little money. Do it at least once a year.
5. Drive on the roadway. At first it may seem scary, but if you are a driver (see point 1) there is nothing to be afraid of. Imagine that you are a car, only slow and small. Motorists have long been accustomed to the fact that someone is riding a bicycle on the right. The truth is that most drivers are afraid of hitting you. Use it. Keep a distance of half a meter from parked cars if possible. There is always a chance that the door will open or the car will start moving. Suspicious cars - those with lights on or wheels turned in your direction. Here again, point 1 will help. If you are a cyclist-driver, by the appearance of the car you can easily understand whether it is standing or can make a maneuver. Sidewalks tend to be narrow and full of obstacles and pedestrians. But where there is too much traffic and the sidewalk is flat and wide, it is better to climb onto the sidewalk.
6. Parking. Bicycles are stolen, even with locks, it's true. I don’t know of a single case where the police not only returned a bicycle to the owner, but even simply bothered to search. The solution is not to use a too expensive bicycle (more than 20 thousand rubles) for everyday trips. Various enterprises and institutions, as a rule, allow you to enter the lobby with your bicycle, where it is safer to leave it locked. Don't be afraid to ask for it politely. You can park in street cafes without any problems. If you get rejected, consider whether you should go to that store if they don't value you as a customer.
7. Storage. Another cause of concern for many. Europeans store bikes in closed courtyards or in basements specially designed for this purpose. If you have an advanced home and a normal HOA, you may be able to negotiate storage in the basement or a shed in the yard. Otherwise, a Soviet person can only be content with an apartment. Explore the offer of special fastenings. The bike can be stolen from the stairs.
8. Routes. It is not a fact that the route you are used to driving by car will be successful for a bike. A bicycle is superior to a car in terms of flexibility. You don't have to follow all the "car" rules, but here are the ones that are important: don't drive against traffic, don't turn from the left lanes with cars. It is strictly forbidden to drive on highways. Bridges and overpasses are sometimes safer to cross on sidewalks. The bus is your friend. Use bus lanes. If there is a bike path, don't skimp on it. If you can go around Nevsky Prospekt on a quieter street, do it.
9. Weigh the benefits. You don’t have to become a “cycling freak” who will ride a bike in any weather, even when it entails unnecessary expenditure of time and effort. There are plenty of situations when it is faster to get there by metro or by car. You're having a business dinner on the other side of town, and there's wet snow outside - of course, a bike won't fit here. Over time, you will develop established “biking habits” - to the bakery, to the university, to friends who live far from the metro. For example, I go to a television studio, from the Petrograd side to Vasilievsky.
The main thing is to remember: the more people use bicycles as a means of transport, the sooner bicycle parking and dedicated lanes for cyclists will appear. If ten years ago a cyclist in traffic was exotic, today it is almost mainstream. Join in!
Recently, cycling has become widespread among young people, so buying a bicycle in Moscow with the required configuration will not be difficult. And today you can find many places for cycling throughout Moscow.
Parks for cycling
Now in the capital there are 5 parks that are equipped with everything necessary for cycling. In each of them you can meet professionals and beginners. The parks have special paths for recreational skiing, as well as areas with jumps and slopes. I would like to dwell on each of them in more detail.
The vast territory of Bitsevsky Park attracts all cycling enthusiasts. Smooth asphalt paths are ideal for relaxing riding, and are also suitable for those who are just learning to ride a bike. The ravines and Bald Mountain are equipped for those who are keen on extreme riding: jumps, steep descents, dirt and a spalom track perfectly increase the level of adrenaline in the blood of those who come here to ride.
Among cyclists, Filevsky Park is famous for its longest slopes and the presence of high-speed routes. Moreover, here you can attend freeride competitions. All fans of this kind of skating meet here. You will enjoy relaxing in this park with your family and children; it is well equipped: it has a playground, a cafe and a beach.
Izmailovsky Park is a universal place for cycling. The area is great for recreational skiing. A bicycle ride through Izmailovsky Park will bring a lot of pleasure. A constant spectacle here is the jumping of extreme sports enthusiasts over a specially equipped wooden springboard.
You can meet extreme riders and learn their skills in the Pokrovskoye-Streshnevo park. A huge track with steep jumps, dirt tracks and drops is the best place for extreme skiing. If you live near Infantry Street, you can come here just for a ride, enjoying the scenery around.
Gorky Park is a very famous place among those who often rent a bike. They offer bicycles for both men and women, and there are bikes for pairs. If you have a child, you can borrow a child seat or a special cart in which you can place children, and ride with the whole family. The reflective coating on the paths allows you to drive not only during the day, but also at night.
Moscow forest parks
Forest parks are considered excellent places for cycling. Paved paths make it easy to control the bike, getting a lot of pleasure from the ride and the nature around. In Moscow, the Kuzminsky Forest Park and Losiny Ostrov are of particular interest to cyclists.
Kuzminsky Forest Park is an excellent place for a bike ride, the beginning of which is the recreation area near the Ponomarka River. The area up to the Moscow Ring Road has a fairly flat surface. The ring bike path, which reaches 8 km, runs in a circle from the Shibaevsky pond, passing the Lower and Upper Kuzminsky ponds. Then it passes through the territory of the forest, moving from which through the village of Kotelniki, you can get to the Lytkarinsky forest. There are quarries nearby with paths quite common for cyclists.
Losiny Ostrov is a favorite place for cyclists. It gained popularity due to its size and the presence of tracks convenient for skating. There are both paths and asphalt roads. All conditions are created for cycling. One-day cycling tours are also regularly organized on its territory.
Extreme skiing areas
Extreme sports are rapidly gaining more and more fans, and buying a bicycle in Moscow to meet these needs is not a problem today. Moreover, along with this, new places for practicing such sports are appearing. In Moscow there are about 5 specially equipped areas for extreme skiing.
Vorobyovy Gory offers a lot of opportunities for all kinds of extreme skiing. Jumping boards for developing dirt skills and many descents of different sizes will not leave any cycling fan indifferent. In addition, cycling competitions are often held here, where even a beginner can test himself.
Extreme cyclists from all over Moscow come to the sand quarry located in Lytkarino to try out descent and drop-off techniques. The beauty is that the descents have varying degrees of difficulty, and the size of the drop-offs ranges from 2 to 5 meters. This area has exciting trails that have all the basic characteristics of cross-country.
Troparevo is another good place for cross-country skiing. Due to the fact that there are sections with steep descents and several long climbs, you can often meet those who are fond of dirt jumping.
You can regularly see cyclists in Orekhovo-Borisovo. In this area of Moscow there is a bike-cross track that brings everyone together for competitions in this type of riding. It is also popular among those who are just developing their skills in cycling. All downhill fans train here too.
Strogino is a place that is considered unique. Only here is a track for duals, which is full of jumps of different sizes. Therefore, all lovers of this type of skiing come here. In addition, there is an excellent dirt track where beginner cyclists can practice.
Cycling routes
In Moscow there are 3 interesting and most common routes among cyclists, along which you can get acquainted with the sights of the city by bicycle.
The “Gardens and Vegetable Vegetables” route starts near the Kolos pavilion. From the first seconds of driving you will see the sights - a monument to the great biologist Michurin, next to which there is a no longer working Golden Ear fountain. Behind is the Botanical Garden. Tsitsin, however, it is prohibited to ride on its territory. To avoid conflict situations, we plan our route along Mira Avenue, adhering to the direction of the center of the capital. “Apothecary Garden” can become a stopping place; there is a parking lot where you can leave your bike. This is the oldest botanical garden in Moscow, where it is pleasant to walk and look at exotic plants, and you can also go to the pond and admire these picturesque places. Then we reach an intersection on the Garden Ring, where we turn left to get to the Arma plant on Kazakova Street. This is a very interesting place that invites you to become a gardener. To do this, you need to rent a garden bed for an additional fee, where you can organize your own small vegetable garden. The public garden is the end point of this route.
The “Moscow Monasteries” route is 33 km long and will take about 4 hours. The beginning is Vorobyovy Gory - a popular gathering place for cyclists in the capital. Traffic passes along Kosygina Street, passing Gagarin Square, and heads towards Leninsky Prospekt. Afterwards, you need to turn to end up on Stasovaya Street and from there move to Donskaya, after passing which you need to get to 1 Donskoy proezd. Here is the oldest Donskoy Monastery, the foundation of which dates back to 1591. The next point on the route will be the first Moscow monastery - Danilov. To get to it from Lesteva Street, you need to drive along Mytnaya and get to Danilovsky Val, where this monastery is located. Then we follow Dubinenskaya Street and pass Zhukov Passage. On Derbenevskaya Street you need to cross the Novospassky Bridge to find yourself near the Novospassky Monastery. Then we move in the direction of another architectural monument - the Simonov Monastery, passing Simonvskaya embankment and Vostochnaya street. To see the Novodevichy Convent you will have to travel a long time along the Moscow River. Having reached 3rd Frunzenskaya Street, we make our way along Efremov Street and 10th Anniversary of October Street. The final point of the route is St. Andrew's Monastery. The path to it lies through Luzhniki Street, passing the Luzhnetsky Bridge, and on the embankment we meet this monastery.
The route “Embankments of the Moscow River” (like the previous one) originates on Vorobyovy Gory. Its main attractions are Andreevskaya, Krymskaya, Yakimanskaya, Bolotnaya, Sadovnicheskaya embankments. Having passed the Bolshoi Krasnokholmsky Bridge, we find ourselves on the Kosmodamianskaya and Shlyuzovaya embankments. The opposite direction of the route runs along Krasnokholmskaya, Goncharnaya, Kotelnicheskaya, Moskvoretskaya, Kremlevskaya, Prechistenskaya and Frunzenskaya embankments.
The Krylatskoye cycling track is a sports facility located on Krylatskaya Street in the shape of an ellipse - a favorite place for cycling fans. It was here that many world records were set. The size of the track is characterized by the following parameters - length 333 m, width - 10 m. In addition, there are facilities for trying yourself in other sports.
At first glance, it may seem that Moscow, a noisy and huge metropolis, is not at all suitable for traveling by bicycle. However, the capital has many parks and green areas where you can take a break from the hustle and bustle and go for a ride with friends. Bicycles as a mode of transport are becoming increasingly popular, so many park complexes are already equipped with special bike paths, long slopes and even jumps.
We have prepared a list of the most popular places among cyclists, which will contain a lot of interesting things for both lovers of quiet riding and athletes.
Make time for summer bike rides and discover Moscow in a new way!
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The Izmailovsky Park bike path passes through the Izmailovskaya, Shosse Entuziastov and Partizanskaya metro stations, so you can get here from almost anywhere in Moscow. A comfortable and smooth trail runs throughout the entire park and is suitable even for beginners. And for extreme sports enthusiasts there is an equipped wooden springboard. If you wish, you can arrange a long sports day for yourself by going, for example, to a crossbow shooting range, to a tennis court, or joining beach volleyball players.
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The Vorobyovy Gory observation deck, a park near the river bank and the territory of Moscow State University are a picturesque place for a relaxing bike ride. The lower part near the Moscow River consists of a coastal path that stretches from Gorky Park to Vorobyovy Gory and beyond. Forest. birds, river and beautiful views will add picturesqueness to the walk. Thanks to the relatively small path, Vorobyovy Gory was chosen by employees of nearby offices. They come here every evening to warm up by cycling a few laps. You can continue your bike ride around the university grounds.
Leninskie Gory, vl. 1Gorky Park (Gorky Park) 0+
For those who like to spin their wheels, Gorky Park has all the necessary conditions - from well-maintained paths to rental points. By the way, you can rent not only bicycles, but also roller skates and velomobiles. The paths in open areas and alleys have a special coating that allows you to ride comfortably even at dusk. If you want to go on a long bike ride, you can try to go around the entire park, also taking in the Neskuchny Garden. This will be a serious race, considering that their total area exceeds 200 hectares.
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Exhibition of National Economic Achievements
Among the exhibition pavilions and unique architectural structures there are several well-maintained paths suitable for cycling for children and adults. Even if you don’t have your own bike, you can rent one at any time. At VDNKh there are eight points for this, which are located in different places in the park. Mostly they are open until 22:00, and the point near the main entrance is open until 23:00. All possible routes are indicated in the rules of conduct on the territory. However, you can not limit yourself to them and continue your bike ride, for example, in the neighboring Ostankino Park or Botanical Garden.
Ave. Mira, 119Botanical Garden named after Tsitsin
Thanks to signs at every intersection of the botanical garden, it is almost impossible to get lost here during a bike ride. Cyclists have long chosen this forested area in the north-east of Moscow. Guests from different parts of the capital come to enjoy rare and beautiful plants, so it is often crowded here. That, however, should not interfere with the walk of real bicycle lovers. The main paths of the Botanical Garden are paved, and there are also dirt paths where, by the way, there are not many people.
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Tall trees and shady park alleys keep Filyovsky Park cool even on the hottest days. In such conditions, you can take a walk with the whole family along the equipped ring paths, which run through the most picturesque places. The rental point has bicycles even for the smallest athletes, as well as tandem ones. If you get tired of pedaling, there are cafes, playgrounds and a beach for family recreation in the park. By the way, freeride competitions are periodically held in the park, so for lovers of more extreme riding there will be a sufficient number of long descents and high-speed trails.
st. Bolshaya Filevskaya, 32, bldg. 3Krylatsky Hills 0+
On the Krylatsky Hills there is a professional cycling track of 13.6 kilometers, created in 1979 specifically for the Moscow Olympics. This is the only Olympic cycling track in the world located within the city, and one of the most difficult in terms of terrain - with steep climbs and long descents. But in addition to the Olympic Ring, there is a place for beginners and amateurs to ride. For example, in a couple of hours you can travel around many sports facilities, visit the Rowing Canal, visit the Ice Palace and the Indoor Cycling Track. There is also a bicycle path in the area of the Krylatsky Hills business center. It is often visited by foreigners, so the signs and symbols are duplicated in different languages.
st. Osennyaya, 18Losiny Ostrov Park 6+
In the spacious “Losiny Ostrov” you can build different routes for cycling on paved paths and country trails, but it is worth paying attention to the fact that not all of its territory is accessible to visitors, some are under protection. But on the remaining area there are comfortable paths of impressive size. There is no bike rental here, but the nature reserve is rich in fresh air. Complete benefit!
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The park, rich in landscapes and historical events, attracts the attention of all Moscow residents, and cyclists are not the last place on this list. Level and smooth paths are located throughout the Neskuchny Garden, and the stairs have gentle slopes for greater safety. If you want to diversify your bike ride with something else, you can go to an equestrian development center, a CrossFit site, or relax with your child on the playground.
Leninsky Prospekt, 32aThe fact that there are bike paths here is hinted at by erased signs. Otherwise, the Kuskovo forest park is a dense forest full of fresh air. The undoubted advantage is that there are not many passersby who could interfere with your walk. Another definite advantage is the pond, on the opposite side of which there is a very beautiful view of the Sheremetev estate. You can't go there by bicycle, but you can see it from afar as much as you like.
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You can ride a bike in Kuzminki even in winter. Your local rental shop has models for a wide range of weather conditions. True, the bulk of the paths are still accessible in the warm season. Fans of quiet and long bike rides will love the ring path. Having a radius of eight kilometers, it runs from the Ponomarka River through ponds, the village of Kotelniki and the Lytkarinsky forest. You can complete this route in about an hour. Fans of more extreme driving will find an outlet in forest park quarries with paths.
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The forest park in the north of the capital is ideal for a quiet, pleasant holiday. A spacious alley with stands with information about the flora and fauna of the park stretches across its entire territory. Barbecue areas are available. There are no paved paths or lighting here, so cycling and walking should be planned during daylight hours and preferably in dry weather.
st. Timiryazevskaya, 49Bitsevsky Forest Park 6+
Not far from the Novoyasenevskaya metro station and Bitsevsky Park there is a wonderful place for lovers of cycling in a natural environment. In addition to a special bike path in the center of the park, there are asphalt and dirt walking paths that are perfect for beginners. Fans of extreme recreation often head towards local ravines, difficult paths and a ski mountain with a springboard, steep descent, dirt and a slalom track.
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If you are looking for a place for cross-country skiing, then you have a direct route to Troparevo with its steep descents and long ascents. The park is considered one of the most suitable for cross-country riding. It is also famous for its interestingly designed smooth paths, delightful landscapes and refreshing shady alleys. For added convenience, there is a rental point in the park.
The unique location with its hilly terrain allows fans of mountain bikes to set new records, and the long route through the Krylatsky Hills will delight lovers of long bike rides, who can while away the time on the road right up to Filyovsky Park. Fans of extreme sports will love the local pump track, which is considered the largest in Moscow, as well as a dual track with an endless number of jumps.
Pokrovskoye-Streshnevo Park 0+
The well-maintained park in north-east Moscow boasts an impressive number of bike paths to suit a wide range of tastes. The flat terrain and shady routes will remind you that cycling is more of a recreation than a sport. Although supporters of obstacles will also have something to keep themselves busy on the park’s rather steep slides. There is also a track for pro riders, suitable for training beginners and professionals.
If you have a road bike, then everything is simple - except on asphalt, it will be difficult to ride, so choose any streets, even more picturesque ones - and go ahead! It is important to remember that not all roads in Russia allow cycling: in Moscow, for example, cyclists are prohibited from entering the Third Ring Road, the Moscow Ring Road and similar routes.
Another group of bicycles - trial, freestyle and street/dirt bikes - are not suitable for riding in the full sense of the word: they are not suitable for traveling long distances. As a rule, fans of this get to sites where they can perform stunts by public transport. Therefore, we will tell you about other bikes.
The most common are mountain, touring, hybrid and so-called “city bikes” - city bikes. They have a wider range of applications; you can ride both on asphalt and on dirt or sand (each type listed above is more focused on its own surface).
The easiest way is to ride such bicycles every day: to work or to college. It seems that it is difficult, but if the distance is not very long, up to 10 km one way, then why not take a ride: it will take about half an hour.
If we take into account that in Moscow the average car speed is slightly above 20 km/h, and in many Russian cities 10 km is the distance almost from edge to edge (if we are not talking about Volgograd;)), then we can confidently talk about that a bicycle is a real replacement not only for a car, but also for public transport.
There is only one disadvantage of this type of cycling - the route is not very flexible, it can get boring. Some may be confused by the problems associated with sweating, parking, rain and the harsh Russian winter, but we cover this in more detail in our other articles. If the roads in your area are heavily polluted, we recommend using a respirator (or, if possible, making your way through parks and quiet courtyards).
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If you get to work by bicycle every day, but this is not enough for you, or, conversely, a bicycle is not transport for you, but a sports equipment or a means of recreation, then you can take an evening (or morning, depending on your preference) promenade.
Almost all parks are suitable for such riding (cyclists have recently been allowed to ride on sidewalks at a walking speed, which is approximately 6 km/h, which has legalized the presence of cyclists in parks where there are neither bike paths nor roads), but in some you may deny access to a bicycle, and in some cases not allow it into some areas of the territory (this is due to environmental protection activities).
When riding around the park, you shouldn’t speed up too much, because pedestrians are sudden and unpredictable. These people have the unique ability to instantly stop or suddenly change direction to the opposite direction. The park is an excellent place for a leisurely family bike ride (even if you have a small child, he can ride with you in a child’s bike seat).
Places for cycling
The good thing about parks is that it’s not just fresh air, but oxygen-rich air! Additionally, if you don't have your own bike, some parks offer rentals. Well, they are often equipped with the same tracks or areas for extreme cycling. If you don't participate, you can still watch!
Another good option where you can build your cycling route is the embankment. It is not only beautiful and pleasant, but also convenient: almost always there are not narrow, but wide sidewalks, now more and more often with real bicycle paths.
Of course, if you don’t have the opportunity to get out of town on the weekend, you can ride exactly the same routes on Saturday and Sunday. If you get bored with your park, you can go to another one. If you’re bored of riding alone, then on cycling forums, VKontakte groups or on sites like Katushkin.ru you can find a travel companion or company in your city or even district.
Bicycle trips
But if you have a mountain or touring bike, then why not use it at least occasionally for its intended purpose? It is much more pleasant to go into nature. You can go straight from home on your own, or you can take the train and travel part of the way on it. Some people think that this is unsporting, but let others set records!
If you want to ride through the forest without exerting any effort, just for your own pleasure, swim in a lake or river, take photographs in meadows and fields, then what’s wrong with the fact that a train took you and your iron friend to your destination? The main thing on such a hike is not to get carried away and miss the return train.
Or you can take everything with you for lodging and cooking and go on a trip with one or two overnight stays - if you throw out a call, for example, on the same sites mentioned above, you will probably find a small group of like-minded people who are ready to join the company on such a PVD (weekend hike) day). We will tell you more about multi-day hikes in our other articles.
The main thing is to be sure to take a set of hexagons, spare tubes (or glue with patches) and a pump (however, this set is worth having with you, if not always, then on every more or less distant trip).
Increasingly, cyclists go on vacation to ride bicycles in other cities in Russia or even abroad! See, the answer to the question “where to ride a bike” came out so big, but it could fit in one word: “everywhere”! Ride!
Velobike is a network of urban public bicycle rentals in Moscow. Moscow bike rental operates 24 hours a day, usually from May 1 to November 1. In 2019, the rental season opened on April 25.
To start using bike sharing, you need to register in the bike sharing system. It can be done:
- in the rental station terminal;
- on the Velobike network website;
- via mobile application.
When registering, you will need to indicate your first name, last name, email address and mobile phone number, to which you will receive an SMS with your login and PIN code to access the system.
To access bike rental for the first time, log into the Velobike system using the login and PIN you received, select the appropriate tariff and pay for it with your bank card (Visa, Master Card or MIR).
3. Where and how to get an electric bike?
Electric bicycles are available at You can view the current list on the website"Velobike".
"> some stations. All users registered in the rental system can take them. You need to choose the one with a sufficient battery level: if all three indicators are on - green, yellow and red - the bike will travel up to 18 kilometers, yellow and red - up to 10 kilometers, only red - up to 5 kilometers. A flashing red indicator means that the battery is low.To turn on the electric bike, press the red button located on the right side of the handlebar. Then smoothly press the speed trigger.
The electric bicycle can be returned to any operating electric rental station in a special port marked “Electric bicycle”. It can also be returned to a regular port, but only for a fee of 1000 rubles.
5. Where to ride?
It is better to ride on bicycle paths, because this is the most convenient and safest when moving around Moscow by bicycle. There are bike paths in parks, natural areas and along city streets.
Cycle paths can be intra-district or laid on streets connecting neighboring districts, the periphery of the city with the center. Some bike paths lead to transit hubs where you can leave your bike in a bike rack and transfer to other modes of transport. There are bike rental stations located near many bike paths.
6. How to return a bike?
The rented bicycle must be returned to any Velobike rental station - the main thing is that it has free racks.
To return a bike:
- Place the bike in the port as far as it will go and press “OK” on its panel;
- wait One signal means that the rental is over, three means an error.">sound signal;
- wait for confirmation via SMS;
- Make sure the bike is locked in the port and the display shows “Return ok.” This is confirmation that the system has accepted your bike.
Be sure to check that the system has accepted your bike. Otherwise, the trip will not be completed, and 48 hours after the start of the rental, a fine will be debited from the bank card that was used to pay for access. If you took a regular bicycle - 30 thousand rubles, if an electric bicycle - 50 thousand rubles
7. What else do you need to know before you go?
Before your first bike ride in the city:
1. Learn the rules of the road for cyclists. The cyclist must obey the rules of the road that apply to vehicles. It is prohibited to ride a bicycle that has a faulty brake system or steering system. Signals must be given before starting to move, changing lanes, turning (turning) and stopping.
2. Read the rules for transporting bicycles on public transport: in the metro, ground transport, commuter trains.