Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
GETTING OUT OF TOWN ON YOUR BIKE
Bicycles are not allowed on the metro (with the exception of folding bikes).
They are permitted on long-distance trains, but you must buy a special ticket to bring
your bike on the elektrichka(suburban commuter train).
Bicycles are allowed on intercity passenger trains as long as your total luggage does
not exceed the weight limit (36kg). You should disassemble and package the bike to
ensure that you will be able to find space to store it.
The Ruussiian C
g Club (
www.rctc.ru
)
organises weekend rides around Mo-
scow and longer-distance bicycle tours around Russia, including a popular tour of the
Golden Ring.
n Cycle T
cle Touuriing Club
Hire
Rent bikes for park riding in Gorky Park, Vorobyovy Gory Nature Preserve or Ostankino
Park. For a wide variety of excellently maintained bicycles, visit
Oliver Bikes
in Zamosk-
vorechie.
Bike Share
to cut down on traffic and encourage healthier living in the capital. It started in 2013 with 30
bike stations and a few hundred bikes, with plans to expand exponentially in coming years.
Go online to purchase a membership (R150 for a day, R400 for a week, R600 for a month,
plus deposit). Now you are ready to roll!
Use your credit card to unlock a bike at any station, go for a ride, and return your bike to
any station. The first 30 minutes incurs no additional charge, but after that you'll pay for use.
The system is designed for transportation not recreation, so it's a good deal for short rides
from point A to point B. For longer rides, you're better off renting from
Oliver Bikes
.
