As you have already noticed, an alternative, social and environmentally friendly mode of transport has appeared on the streets of the capital. In this article you will learn a lot of useful information - about the projects "Astana bike", "Velotop Astana", and where you can rent bicycles, what tariffs are in force and most importantly - where you can ride and much more.

So, let's start with what routes will be the most convenient and interesting in our capital for cycling for outdoor activities?

Astana Triathlon Park, which was built in 2016, can be considered a wonderful option for lovers of long, quiet cycling. Here you can ride bicycles and run along special paths. In total, this park is more than seven kilometers long, 2.4 kilometers wide, and for an amateur cyclist this is a fairly good circle. And in the park "Zhetysu" there is a 1200-meter bike path for sports and outdoor enthusiasts. In winter it is used as a ski run. You should definitely take a bike to this place. Here, lovers of ordinary driving and beginners will definitely like the smooth track.

If you are looking for a place for calm, unhurried skiing "for the soul", then the Presidential Park is what you need! A comfortable and flat bike path is laid through the entire park, which passes through the most picturesque places of the park. A similar picture can be seen in the Central City Park, which is located on the embankment of the Esil River. A comfortable, flat bike path runs through the park. After all, riding in the luxurious surroundings is not only mesmerizing, but also healthy. And it is a pleasure to ride on the new pedestrian bridge "Atyrau kupirі". The bridge offers a beautiful view of the river. But fans of fast driving need to be extremely careful as there are many people in the park.

Another great option for bike rides is the largest and at the same time the youngest park in the capital of Kazakhstan - the Botanical Garden. About 90 thousand trees and shrubs from Europe, Asia and North America have been planted here, and bicycle and jogging paths are laid among the green areas. The total length of cycle paths is about 11 kilometers.

And if you decide to take a break from the bustle of the city, you can visit "Astana Ormany", which is located 5 km away. Korgalzhyn highway, opposite the Ilyinka microdistrict. This place is ideal not only for bike rides, but also a good geolocation for organizing an outdoor picnic.

Cycling is not only a guarantee of health and good mood. They are guaranteed to get to work quickly, avoiding the hassle of public transport. If you still decide to ride a bike, then the Astana bike project is working for you. This project enables residents and guests of the capital to rent bicycles. At the moment, 50 bike stations and 200 bicycles are available to users. According to the CTS company, the project is being implemented in three stages. By June, the bicycle rental network will triple: a total of 155 points will be earned, and 700 bicycles will be available to residents and guests of the capital.

You can use the services of the bicycle rental service after the registration procedure in the system. To do this, you need to go to the website www.velobike.kz and provide your identification data, as well as read and confirm your agreement with the terms of the public agreement. Persons who have reached the age of 16 can be registered. You can familiarize yourself with the tariffs and purchase bike rental passes on the website www.velobike.kz and at the ticket offices of City Transportation Systems. We would like to note that the bike rental system is available around the clock. All bike rental points can be viewed in the "2gis" application. (For more information: www.velobike.kz or Instagram @cts_kz).

And for ardent fans of cycling in the capital there is a project "Bicycle Astana". This is an open social group, created with the aim to unite as many people as possible who live with a love of cycling, as well as everyone interested in the topic of cycling, into one large and friendly community! Their mission is to bring to the masses the idea of a healthy lifestyle, active recreation and fun pastime in the company of friends united by common interests, as well as collecting and providing up-to-date information about cycling life and the main cycling events of the capital.

As a bonus, we would like to inform you that soon the "Bicycle Astana" event is planned in honor of the Bicycle Day. (* World Bicycle Day, which is celebrated on June 3, was proclaimed by the UN General Assembly in April 2018. The document was co-authored by 56 states). The event is scheduled to take place on June 6, at 12:00 Moscow time. The meeting place is the wedding palace Saltanat Saray. For detailed information, we recommend to follow the link https://vk.com/velotop_astana and clarify the data.

And we, in turn, want to inform you that after the complete lifting of quarantine measures, our cycling sections will resume their work. Classes are conducted by highly qualified trainers with special training, who will gladly pass on their experience and select a training program. We remind you that our sections are open for everyone - both for amateur adults and for children from 2 years old.

We hope this material was useful to you. Now you have stocked up on the necessary knowledge, all you have to do is get your bikes and go on a journey on two wheels! Good luck and stay healthy!