The most adorable cyclists in Voronezh

The first two-wheeled bicycle I got it at preschool age, it was a blue mountain bike for children, hand brakes – it seemed cool in childhood.

Where do you like to ride? Most often, my route runs in the city center or in the South-West region, there are good roads and wide sidewalks. I love city cycling, I never follow the speed and length of the route – I ride for pleasure.

Most memorable fall was in childhood. At that time I had a teenage bicycle “Desna”. My friend and I were rushing along a dirt road, and at some point he lost control, his bike fell under my wheels. So I got a couple of new scars.

From gadgets I use lighting only: front and rear lights for comfort and safety, fireflies on the nipples for beauty.

First bike. I didn’t know how to skate for a long time, but a few years ago I heard about the Velokrasa-2013 competition. The condition was to post a beautiful photo with a bicycle. A good friend convinced me to take part, and he also started teaching me how to skate. It was the bicycle that brought us so close that our relationship grew into a beautiful love story. In this competition I won, I got my first iron friend and the title of the first “Cycle Race-2013”.

I usually ride on unpaved roads, away from cars, as the safety of cyclists on the road is poor.

Highest Mileage? The trip to Divnogorie was bright and memorable. This is about 140 km and the figure was frightening, but the emotions I received were incomparable with anything. Yes, far away, yes, tired, caught in the rain, but the beauty that we saw, having achieved the goal, surpassed all expectations. We sat, admired the sunset and promised to definitely return there again.

The brightest fall by the way, it was on the same trip. We were driving through the night forest, and suddenly a small lump flew out onto the flat road, which was barely visible in the light of the lantern. I was very scared, braked sharply, took the bike to the side, fell hard, but saved the life of a little hedgehog.

Gadgets After this incident, I promised myself to buy a more powerful flashlight. For a long time I wanted to have LED strips on wheels. As long as I use the minimal set of a cyclist – a bike computer, a bike lock and, of course, a helmet – I am for safety!

The very first bike presented by parents. Small, three-wheeled, with pink handles and a floral seat.

I love to ride most of all in the park “Dynamo” and in the “Olympic”. At night in the center: avenue of the Revolution, Karl Marx, Plekhanovskaya.

The longest route at one time was about 50 km. It was Velonoch-2015. We drove from Shilovo to Yubileiny. It was a little scary and unusual, since I had not ridden a bicycle since childhood. The trip brought a lot of emotions and meeting new people.

I don’t even remember when falling off the bike.

I bought from gadgets front lamp for night “pokatushek”. A flasher for a backpack and a lock so that the “horse” is not hijacked. I want colored lights for the frame.

First bike small three-wheeled, green color I inherited from my older brother.

Like to ride around the city and visit places where I have not been. Unfortunately, Voronezh is not very well equipped for cycling, so most of all I like to ride in the evening, when there are not so many people and cars, the bustle of the city subsides and you can easily ride and enjoy the special atmosphere of the city.

The biggest mileage – from Voronezh to the White Well and back. I had to go not along the highway, but in a detour through forests and fields. I only recently began to actively use the bike, so the trip was not easy. But it was worth it. I got a lot of positive emotions and invaluable experience.

Most memorable fall I didn’t, and I hope I won’t. I try to drive as carefully as possible.

My bike is not very well equipped yet, but I have the most necessary gadgets (lamp, rear light, lock). I would like, of course, a good flashlight, a bike computer and reliable protection against theft.

First, beloved and the only adult bicycle was given to me by my husband for my birthday a couple of years ago. Before that, there was only a child’s, and also a moderately sad experience with braking in my uncle, so I was wary of the gift. But now my gift “horse” Element is my best friend and irreplaceable helper.

I love to discover new routes, the benefit of work on the other side of the city from home. I love the Patriots Park on the left bank – it looks like it was created for cozy evening “rides”, the Dynamo Park – because turning off the main road, you can get into another world, or even get lost altogether.

I can’t boast of a record mileage – I drove a maximum of about 70 km a day, but the main thing is not the numbers, but the pleasure, right?

First, beloved and only fall happened to me this year. I was rushing along an empty evening road, the mood was excellent, it seems, I was even humming stupid songs, when suddenly one irresponsible driver decided to open the door of his car without looking in the mirror and not making sure that no one was flying along the road and singing stupid songs. So we met – me and the car door. They got off, as they say in such cases, with a couple of scratches and a slight fright. Now I go with due caution.

Longing for a stolen bike computer, but first of all this summer I intend to buy cycling pants. No, we are not talking about spicy tight shorts, but about a special roomy bag for the trunk.

First bike a two-wheeled child was given by parents.

I love to ride on unpaved roads, often visited by me “Dynamo” park and “Olympic” sports complex.

The biggest mileage: 100 km per day. An unforgettable experience.

Most memorable fall was in a head-on collision with another cyclist.

The gadgets I purchased: bike computer and bike flashlight

First bike was a tricycle, my mother bought it as a child. It was called “Cockerel”, red and yellow. The seat was not very soft, I remember the pedals on the front wheel well.

I really like to ride in the “Olympic”, however, it is difficult to get there “on horseback”, you have to go along the M4 highway. Sometimes I ride in the center of Voronezh, it is especially great to come to Proletary to listen to street singers and musicians playing there in the evenings.

The longest route while there was a trip to the village. Horsetail to the holy spring, 40 km there and the same amount from there. It’s great to come in the heat and plunge into a cool clean spring.

Didn’t fall off the bike never … I’m even ashamed of it.

From gadgets my dream is to buy a good bike video recorder.

The very first bike probably, like many others, a three-wheeled one – it was bought by parents in childhood.

Safe and comfortable ride at the Olympic, at the Dynamo and on the embankment along the storage facility along cycle paths. For more confident cyclists, absolutely the entire city and the extreme right lane (or roadside) are open.

Largest run. At the end of last summer, I became the owner of the so-called bicycle speedometer, went for a ride and watch my new gadget, how the speed grows and kilometers are gained. Unbeknownst to myself, I drove through the city, without stopping, 50 km.

Over the past 3 years has fallen once – last summer. It rained that day. I was driving along the route known to me to each hole, and, entering a turn (almost 90 degrees), I lost control.

From the new one I got frame bag, bottle holder, bottle itself, front and rear headlights, speedometer and bell. What would you like to buy? I haven’t figured out what else to equip my “horse” with … have any ideas?

First own bike was bought for a scholarship accumulated over a whole semester for another 4th year, a high-spirited Alphine Element Quark 3.0. The second bike is a cute and comfortable Stern City 2.0, but I still prefer the first-born for its maneuverability, speed and, most importantly, reliability!

I like to ride at night Voronezh, when there are few cars and almost deserted. Quiet and calm in the warm light of yellow lanterns.

The biggest mileage … I can’t count it, but I often rode a bike around the city for days on business to different corners – from the hinterland of the Levoberezhny district to the North, through Central and South-West, back to the VAI.

Probably you can be proud of it the falls did not happen. After all, falls in childhood, when we were just studying, do not count?

Gadgets? For some time I used a bicycle computer, an interesting thing, I think to get it. In general, I really miss lanterns now, especially with my love of night trips. My husband and I also bought walkie-talkies, and they are very useful for paired “pokatushki”! And when you go alone, you can turn on your favorite radio station.

First bike like everyone else – a three-wheeled one. Parents gave it. They still remember that I learned to ride it earlier than walking – at the age of 1.

I love to ride in the Botanical Garden of Voronezh State University, there are few people and there are many paths, as well as in the “Olympic”: glades of the North and Studencheskaya and beyond.

Largest run. The mileage was not measured, but from early morning until evening we skated in the forest, where there is a three-hundred-year-old oak tree in the Olympic. The trip was easy, mainly because time flies by in good company.

Most memorable fall. On the embankment of Massalitinov near me the driver started to brake, who, apparently, does not like cyclists very much. He pushed me to the side of the road, and I fell, breaking my knee. After that I am afraid to drive on the roads.

What bike gadgets have you got? I have lanterns, a lock and a water holder, and nothing else is needed.

First bike (I still have it) my mother gave it for my birthday, five years ago. Miss Stels, purple. Then I skated only on rollers and did not appreciate the gift. But after a couple of years, cycling completely consumed me.

Most of all I like to ride along dirt roads, along the Don, through forests. But it’s great to drive on the asphalt in the city at night with a breeze.

The biggest mileage was before Krivoborie. My friends and I chose, perhaps, the hottest day of summer. The road there was unpaved, we were already returning along the highway, barely reached it, but I felt like a hero, having overcome 108 km. And the stunning view that opened up to us from the mountain removed all fatigue and gave us peace and tranquility.

Most memorable fall. Fortunately, there have been no falls yet.

What bike gadgets have you got? A bike lock, a bike computer, lights, and a panda bell are the most important accessories for any cyclist. For complete happiness, only the bike form is not enough. But she’s on her way.

First bike my grandfather gave me when I was 3 years old. I remember it well, it was a gray tricycle with an orange seat.

Most of all I like to ride in the parks, one of my favorite Dynamo routes is Olympic. I also like to ride along the main streets: Plekhanovskaya, Koltsovskaya, Revolution Avenue.

The biggest mileage was 31 km, it was not in Voronezh, but in the city of Sochi last year. The memories are wonderful: sea air, Olympic venues, mountains! And the most important thing is a well-developed cycling infrastructure! Cycle paths, parking lots, ramps … At a pedestrian crossing, they immediately give way, and cyclists who cross the crossing by bicycle are immediately warned not to do this!

Most memorable was the fall into a flower bed! A dog ran out, and I had to brake and roll sharply, I lost my balance and fell. But the landing was soft!

From bicycle gadgets I have already bought a bike computer, front and rear lights, gloves, a small purse. My favorite drink PHYTO2GO is always with me. The next purchase will definitely be a call!

First bike my parents gave it to me. I was incredibly happy. The bike was bright red, two-wheeled. I love to ride in “Olimpika”, get to Borovoe. Since I come from Pavlovsk, I often go there and ride my iron “horse”.

Longest ride about forty-odd kilometers, took place in the summer of 2014 along the mountain roads of the island of Kerkyra (Greece) to the beautiful village of Paleokastritsa. The most magnificent views, amazing places, turquoise refreshing sea water – all this was revealed to me thanks to a short bike trip. Most memorable fallPerhaps this was when my dad taught me to ride a brand new bicycle I just donated. There was a long fall with all possible steps into a ditch with nettles and, of course, with all the ensuing consequences.

I would very much like to purchase bike computer, I’ve been dreaming about this gadget for a long time.

The first two-wheeled bicycle appeared at the age of 8. I got it from my aunt, an old one … But it was quite suitable in order to learn how to ride and keep balance. My grandfather taught me to skate: he just let go, and I rode myself – the best way.

I love to ride outside the city, in Novaya Usman, there are no bike paths (in fact, as in Voronezh), but I manage to find convenient routes and at the same time picturesque. The presented photos were just taken during a trip along my favorite route through the forest to the Usmanka River. In Voronezh, I prefer to ride in the city center, in the area of ​​SKHI and Lestekh.

Maximum mileage not very big – only 30 km. I really want to get to work by bike, one thing stops me – I have to go along the road, because there are no footpaths half way, which is unsafe.

Most epic fall was still 8 years old. I lost control, and I didn’t want to fall on the asphalt, so I drove to the neighbors in some lush bush and fell into it to make it softer.

The bike is set just a simple bike computer, and that periodically refuses to work. I would like to get flashing lights so that motorists can see me at night.

First bike I don’t remember, in childhood we all rode our parents’ bicycles under the frame. I bought my “Merida” 3 years ago. Since I am a fan of downhill skiing, the bike was purchased for the purpose of training the muscles and joints of the legs in the summer. But now it is already a part of life. I take an active part in bike rides, I invite relatives and friends.

I ride mostly in the city: to work – along the left bank, along the embankment, in the parks “Olympic” and “Dynamo”, I like to go to the village. McLock.

The biggest mileage I had it last year – 88 km, the route “Olympic” – Starozhivotinnoe – Ramon – Maklok – Otrozhka. The difficulty was in the periodic sandy sections of the route. In the season I roll about 1000-1200 km.

There were no global falls on the bikebut there are scars on my legs. I always wear a helmet.

Gadgets I use a wireless bike counter B’twin (speed, mileage). I use applications in my smartphone – Endomondo and SHealth.

The first children’s bike – favorite tricycle. Now my younger brother drives it. And the first adult two-wheeled bicycle I got from my grandmother, and it is already about 60 years old (it was bought when she was young).

Skate better in the “Olympic”, there is excellent smooth asphalt and a forest around, but it is very far to go there. I usually make a circle – Severny-Massalitinova-Chernavsky-Perevertkina.

There were no particularly large runs… I remember that from the Northern Bridge we drove through the center to Shilovo, drove to the Don River, bathed and drove back to the city. The most memorable picture is driving along a narrow path between sunflowers, it is very inspiring and pleasing. They probably wound about 40 km.

There were several falls. The first – when I learned to ride a big bike in the village: I would reach a haystack and fall into it. Legs then barely reached the pedals. And then – at the age of 15, when I was already skating well, I hit a stone at high speed. I lost consciousness for half an hour, I remember, then my grandmother was very scared, the bruise was huge, the scar remained.

Gadgets I would like to buy a bike computer to know the speed and distance. I also like the backlight on the spokes, when you can generate an image or animation on the whole wheel from a smartphone. Looks very impressive.

First bike presented by parents in grade 1. It was a bright orange Cross with a straight rudder (which was unusual). Then I grew out of him and didn’t skate for a long, long time. I got on the bike again at Velonoch a few years ago, unknown guys in the event group lent me it, for which I am very grateful to them.

I love to ride around the area, I go to Semiluki, Otozhka, in the village. Rybachy and to the White Mountain (behind the “Olympic”). Leninsky Prospekt is the widest street for cyclists if you choose the sidewalk.

Longest mileage of the day – 109 km. And in the fall we traveled with tents in the Voronezh region, the route was memorable: Liski – Divnogorye – Storozhevoe – Voronezh, 190 km, which we covered in 3 days. On the way, we drove into the caves, we had an extraordinary view of Liski from the observation deck, we met white chalk roads, “pyramids” of sheaves of hay.

Most memorable fall it was just that “Velonnight”, which was after a long break. It was scary to ride on an unfamiliar bike. There is a crowd of people around, you cannot stop, the road is unknown (holes, slopes), horror in your eyes. But I managed: even when the laces were twisted on the pedals, I did not fall. But, having endured fear, after all this, barely finding myself at my entrance, I exhaled, slowed down and overturned on my side along with the bike! It was ridiculous and very funny.

The bike can be improved endlessly, buy accessories, change cycling gloves. Of my gadgets, I only have a bicycle computer that shows the speed and counts the distance. And I would like most of all not a gadget, but winter tires, so as not to part with the “horse” in winter, and the illumination of the wheels with neon.

First bike was from an aunt – she rented it for the summer.

I like to ride in the center, mainly on Revolyutsii Avenue, along Plekhanovskaya and Koltsovskaya streets.

The biggest mileage – “VeloNight” “VeloVoronezh”. And by May 9 in 2016 – the most interesting race: I was late and I had to catch up with the convoy.

There was no fall.

Acquired: bottle holder, horn and mirror. I would like to buy a speedometer and a front light

Voting is over.

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