Mospeada prepared a special cycle routes in the natural areas of the capital. They are as invested in the bike lanes and through the picturesque forest trails. Ride will be interesting not only for beginners but also for experienced cyclists.
Biruliovsky arboretum
In Biruliovsky arboretum has three thematic bike routes. The bike path is “Flavors of the world” takes you past groves of cherry trees and several avenues of spruce, birch and maple. Its length is 2.8 km.
bike path “Rocket” located in the southern part of the Park and starts from Lipetskaya street. The townspeople pass by playgrounds and sports grounds, and picnic areas. The route is suitable for both beginners and experienced cyclists. The length 1.46 km. The bike path is “cross-country” — for the extreme. Here there are slides and steep climbs. The length of the trail is 1.8 km long.
Bitsevsky forest
In the Bitsa forest has two route. The route “Konkowski Creek” starts from the intersection of Sebastopol Avenue with the street Miklukho-Maklay. The bike path passes through the upland meadow where you can see Kankowski pond and growing on its shores are white and brittle willow, and alder. Then the route goes into the forest to the right of the tracks he mixed deciduous and pine to the left. First, cyclists ride on the road covered with sparsest, then on asphalt. The length of the trail is three kilometers.
the Route begins at the 36th kilometer of the Moscow ring road, in the resort “Bitza”. Paved path goes through a forest of spruce, pine and mixed deciduous. The length is one kilometer.
“Kuzminki-Lublin”
Cyclists can ride throughout the Park “Kuzminki-Lyublino” and see the many unique objects. The route is 3.1 km. It is suitable for citizens of all ages and all skill levels.
“Long ponds”
bike path there in the Park, in which territory it is planned to create faunal reserve “Long ponds”. You can start from the entrance in the natural area, which is on the street of Academician Flerov, next to the bus stop “Park “Long pond””. The route is 1.4 miles.
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In the Park “Izmailovo” is semikilometrovaya the route of “Ponds”. Cyclists passing on the TUEV alley, past the ornamental pond, the river silverfish, red pond environmental center “the Tsar’s apiary,” fake forests, Lebedyansky pond, prozanski dam, birchwood, Lipitinskoe Kosinski and streams.
“Pokrovskoe-Streshnevo”
In the Park “Pokrovskoe-Streshnevo” is organized by the route of “the pines”. Bike path located North of cascade ponds near the river Chernushka, among ancient pines. You can hear the sounds of nature and relax from the city noise. Length — 3,1 km.
Landscape reserve “Teply Stan”
the route of “the Naughty squirrel” starts from the entrance to the recreation area “Troparevo” (it’s part of the landscape reserve “Teply Stan”). Cyclists reach the street of Academician Bakuleva, round the river Ochakovka and go further along the street Ostrovityanova. The track is covered with sand-gravel mixture. Along the way you can not only enjoy beautiful nature, but also to see the inhabitants of the Park, including squirrels. The route is 4.2 km.
How to safely ride a bike
to Travel by Bicycle through the green areas needed so as not to harm nature, the walkers and other cyclists. Mospeada made a list of simple rules that will help you feel safe:
— you must ride only on trails and paths to protect the nature;
— velocity has to be small to be able to slow down in case of animals on the road;
— in natural areas people relax, so no need to arrange a race so as not to bring down;
— in order not to frighten the animals, you shouldn’t cry;
— while riding near the Playground is to slow down — children can unexpectedly run out on a track or path;
— you need to drive exclusively on the right edge of the road if no bike lanes;
— do not create interference with other vacationers, you need to drive carefully, obeying the traffic rules;
— in the nature areas of call is to use when absolutely necessary, animals do not like loud noises;
— for cyclists, it is customary to thank those who gave way, or helped in something
— if the phone rings, you need to pull over to the side of the road and stop to answer the call;
— it is necessary to have at itself the document proving the identity.
it is Also important not to harm yourself. Here are some tips:
— always wear a helmet — it will save health and life in case of a fall.
— wear Cycling gloves — they will protect your hands from scrapes in case of a fall.
— wear knee and elbow pads — they will protect from abrasion;
— choose bright clothing with reflective elements make you more visible;
— check whether the bike pay particular attention to brakes;
— install the rear red lights — this will help to Orient you for riding a bike.
— do not neglect the retro-reflectors on both wheels;
— install rear view mirrors — they will warn you about approaching transportation;
— buy a white lantern he will light your way in the evening time will warn others that the road cyclist;
— bring a repair kit for the wheels, keys, the pump — in the case of minor damage you will be able to fix the Bicycle;
— the call will allow you to draw the attention of pedestrians, but remember that animals living in natural areas, don’t like loud noises;
— bring a first aid kit and antiseptic;
— don’t forget about drinking water during the trip, very thirsty.
while traveling on the bike you cannot:
— to transport children under seven years if there is no specially equipped for their places;
— to control the bike without holding the steering wheel at least one hand;
— capable of carrying loads projecting more than two feet in length and width for the dimensions of the Bicycle;
— to carry passengers, if it is not provided by the design of the bike.
values of the signals and what to do in case of an accident
Among cyclists adopted conventional signs:
— left hand aside or right arm bent at the elbow and pointing up — “Attention, I turn left”;
— left or right hand pointing up — “Caution! I brake!”;
right— hand aside or left arm bent at the elbow and pointing up — “Attention, I turn to the right.”
If an accident happened, you need to go with the bike and not touch the vehicle. You cannot move things that are relevant to the incident. 15 metres from the scene of the accident you need to put a warning triangle, flashing red light or any bright thing.
If needed to provide first aid and call an ambulance. About the incident, you must inform the natural areas, to call the police, and record the surnames, names and middle names and contact details of witnesses.
emergency numbers
— 112 — rescue service;
— 102 — police;
— 103 — ambulance.
