Active Holiday

Cycling in South Russia

Bike riding is a popular choice for people to spend their free time in a healthy and active way. Southern Russia is known for its numerous bike trails that suit all types of cyclists: From tourists that have nowhere to rush to professionals in training. Denis Golovko investigated several types of cycling: Extreme downhill cycling in the Caucasian Foothills, highway racing in the steppes and BMX trick riding, which he tried himself. This RTG TV host found out how a mountain biking trail is laid out, took a weekend bike-riding tour of the Lagonack highland and completed his cycling adventure with a relaxing stroll around the streets of Krasnodar, the region’s central city. 

Presenter Denis Golovko

Year 2012

Duration 00:26:22

Presenter Denis Golovko

Bike riding is a popular choice for people to spend their free time in a healthy and active way. Southern Russia is known for its numerous bike trails that suit all types of cyclists: From tourists that have nowhere to rush to professionals in training. Denis Golovko investigated several types of cycling: Extreme downhill cycling in the Caucasian Foothills, highway racing in the steppes and BMX trick riding, which he tried himself. This RTG TV host found out how a mountain biking trail is laid out, took a weekend bike-riding tour of the Lagonack highland and completed his cycling adventure with a relaxing stroll around the streets of Krasnodar, the region’s central city. 

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