It is a fairly common way to move this type of transport. However, there are often problems and misunderstandings between employees. railway and by cyclists themselves on the issues of competent transportation of bikes. Often the inspectors themselves cannot say whether it is necessary to pay for a bicycle on the train, and how much it costs. Some generally argue that transporting a two-wheeled device for riding in suburban trains prohibited in any form.
Planning a trip
Before you get ready to go, you need to determine for yourself the main points. First of all, you should study the rules for traveling on trains (more on this below) and take care of a cover for your bike (may come in handy). If you don't have one, you can take it with you. cling film or a long piece of cloth. According to the rules, dirty things cannot be transported, so there will be special attention to the bike in this regard.
Having wondered how much it costs to transport a bicycle on the train, determine the final station, prepare the amount in advance so as not to run around the platform, paying for the missing ticket.
It is also better to have luggage rubber bands with you. These are braided cords. They have powerful metal hooks at the ends. If it is necessary to fix the bike close to the wall of the car, with such devices it will be possible to attach your vehicle to the seat handles. Rubber bands can also act as a parking brake.
Remember that the rules for transporting bicycles on trains indicate the need to purchase another ticket, which will be proof of payment for the transportation of such luggage. By the way, for several years now in the daytime in the Moscow region there has been a free fare for traveling with a bike. The cost of transporting a bicycle in the St. Petersburg commuter train has not been affected by these innovations.
You shouldn’t crowd into one car, especially if the stop lasts a few minutes. If you are traveling in a company, spread out along the platform, getting into several carriages. If it’s important, then you can already get together on the train. And to carry out the landing of a group of cyclists in one car is the right way create a queue and turn all passengers against you.
If you don’t have a bike repair kit, before riding a train with a bike, you should think about purchasing one. It may be needed to disassemble and assemble the vehicle, to strengthen some of its parts.
We pay the fare
When planning to transport a bicycle on the train, you need to study some rules. And this is very important. There is a special document that contains information about the competent transportation of a bicycle.
A passenger is a person who travels with a valid travel document. Accordingly, having made a certain payment, the passenger gets the right to carry with him in the train weighing up to 36 kg and dimensions not exceeding 180 cm. In this case, all three measurements are summed up.
The cost of transporting a bicycle on the train depends on many parameters. The main one is the area. Each region of the Russian Federation has its own cost of transportation. It is also necessary to note the distance: the farther you need to go, the more expensive the trip will cost.
Remember the rules for transporting bicycles on trains
Here are the main things to remember when traveling by train with a bicycle:
- You have the right to carry one piece of hand luggage up to 36 kg for one purchased ticket, the dimensions of which do not exceed 180 cm in the sum of three dimensions.
- additionally paying, you can transport up to 50 kg. This already includes overall things, for example, a baby stroller. Naturally, it must be packed and have the same dimensions as the hand luggage described above.
- In addition, you can transport small pets, Sports Equipment, bicycles. But the cost of transporting such bulky items is set by the road authority.
At the same time, passengers are prohibited from:
- travel without purchasing a boarding pass;
- carry hand luggage that may damage the property of the railway or stain other passengers and their belongings.
I'm going to the station
In general, problems can arise even before entering the electric train - at the turnstiles. This is where controllers show their dissatisfaction the most. In the event that you receive a comment and attempts to offer to purchase a ticket for a bike, you can safely disconnect front wheel and turn the bike into hand luggage. After entering the train, if necessary, you can put the wheel in place.
We sit on the train
There are no places for bikes and their placement in the Russian suburban rolling stock. Therefore, cyclists are forced to improvise.
In the absence of things in the trunk, the best option is to hang the bike by the seat to the upper luggage rack. In order to avoid falling, you must make sure that it is tightened with an eccentric. Controllers like this method, as they practically do not notice the bikes.
Another method of transporting a bicycle on a train is to install it in places where part of the seats are missing. If a group of several people is riding, it is better to arrange the bikes in a “chessboard” order: if one is standing with the rear wheel towards the exit, then the second should be placed in front.
You can simply turn the bike over and place it between the seats. This option is worth considering if it is not possible to implement the first two methods.
In the car, where there are seats in a row, and a group rides you, you can place three bikes at the bottom - this will be a support. From above, if necessary, you can install two or three more bicycles, which, of course, is undesirable. In an upright position, the bike can be put with the rear wheels on the seats.
choose optimal time for travel. With a bike, it is better not to ride trains during peak hours, when it is difficult to get into the vestibule, not to mention the impossibility of getting into the car, especially with a bicycle. It is better to choose daytime hours when the cabin will not be so crowded. Then you will reach your destination without much difficulty and incredulous looks. If you still can't avoid the crowd, you'll need a bike bag when transporting your bike. Pack your vehicle into it and line it up along the aisle as close to the seats as possible.
If you're lucky, you can get on the train, where there is a special car for transporting bicycles. This is a very convenient option, but in Russian conditions it is almost unrealistic.
How else can you bring a bike?
You can transport the bike in the vestibule, and assembled. This is permitted by law. It is important to fulfill only one condition - there should be only one bicycle per wagon. But we strongly do not recommend transporting the bike in this way. Here you will constantly interfere with incoming and outgoing passengers. In addition, the controllers who track stowaways constantly walk between the cars, and because of this, you will be forced to constantly change seats yourself.
A big problem here will also be those who want to smoke, who regularly go out into the vestibule and can hit the bike. Then the price of transporting a bicycle on the train will be too high for you. And a constantly slamming door can cause injury not only to you, but also to your two-wheeled companion.
If there is no way to “park”, remember that the first and last cars of the train are “impassable”, there is practically no constant flow of people in them.
We insure risks
If you managed to place the bike in the car, you need to put it on the brakes. For this purpose, you can use a specially prepared wide elastic band. The brake lever with its help must be pulled to the handlebars, which excludes the possibility of the bicycle moving during transportation.
Summing up
Passenger - a person making a trip who has bought a travel document either at the station shortly before the departure of the train, or in advance. Carrying a bicycle on the train is not an impossible mission. For everything to go well, it is only important to follow simple rules:
- pay for travel;
- understand that not everyone likes your hand luggage (bike) in the car;
- be correct and polite.
A separate ticket has been introduced for the bike. That is, in order to transport a bicycle on the St. Petersburg train, you will have to buy a travel document both for yourself (passenger) and for your bike (luggage). The ticket price is for 100 km.
If you follow these simple tips, traveling on a suburban electric train will become an easy and enjoyable journey for you.
Bicycles can be carried in public transport - buses, electric buses, trolleybuses, trams, metro and MCC, commuter trains. Carriage can be both paid and free, and in some cases they will not be allowed to transport if the bike is not disassembled.
2. How to transport a bicycle in ground transport?
One person can carry only 1 bicycle free of charge on all routes and on all types of ground urban passenger transport - in buses, electric buses, trolleybuses and trams. You need to bring the bike inside through the second door after the passengers leave the passenger compartment, and it should be placed on the storage area.
Carrying a bicycle on buses and other forms of land transport should not cause discomfort to other passengers, so keep it on throughout your trip.
3. How to carry a bicycle in the metro and MCC?
For transportation on the metro, the bicycle must be disassembled and packed (except for children's and folding bicycles, as well as children's and wheelchairs). To disassemble the bike, remove the front wheel and turn the handlebars 90 degrees. Put the parts in a bag or case so as not to stain other passengers.
The length, width and height of the disassembled bicycle in total should not exceed 150 centimeters, then it can be transported free of charge. Otherwise, you will have to buy a separate ticket. In the car, place the bike on a wide platform in front of the doors. The rules for transporting bicycles on the subway also apply to the monorail. One bike can be carried in the MCC carriage free of charge. To do this, it must not be disassembled, but fixed with the help of special fasteners.
4. How to carry a bike on the train?
In the vestibule or in the salon. Most of the space is in the first and last cars. From 11:00 to 16:00 and from 21:00 to 06:00 there are few passengers on the trains, so you can bring a bicycle for free. Before the trip, you need to get a free bike ticket at the suburban ticket office or ticket machine.
There is a document that regulates the transportation of bicycles and other things in the subway - "Rules for using the subway". These rules are almost the same in all Russian cities that have a subway.
Not a word is usually said directly about the transportation of bicycles. It is not said that cycling is allowed, but there is no direct ban on it either. It is for this reason that some cyclists enter the subway with a bicycle, and no one interferes with them. Others are stopped. The fact is that the "Rules" say that it is impossible to transport cargo, the size of which in height and two bases in total exceeds 220 cm, and it is also forbidden to transport items that can injure or stain other passengers. A bicycle can theoretically stain other passengers, this is one of the grounds for a ban on its transportation. He can also injure someone on the escalator, provided that you do not hold him.
In addition, there is a postcard "On the procedure for transporting bicycles in the subway", written in 2008, which says that it is forbidden to carry a bicycle in the subway. According to this document, the bicycle can only be transported unassembled, packed in a bag. In 2002, a previous version of this postcard was created, it stated that it was possible to transport a bicycle with one of the wheels removed. Not all cyclists are aware of the tightening of these requirements.
Bicycle bag
If the controller or responsible employee of the subway does not allow you to bring a bicycle on the subway, then there is no point in arguing or arguing with him: he is only observing the law. Therefore, you should prepare in advance for transporting your two-wheeled friend by purchasing or making your own bicycle cover. By the way, in a case, a bicycle can be transported not only on the subway, but also on the train or.
The easiest option is to buy a case in the store. The cheapest models of covers cost about 600 rubles, and if you often carry a bike on the subway or other modes of transport, this will be a profitable purchase.
You can also sew the cover yourself, there is nothing complicated about it. The main thing is to make a pattern according to the size of your own bike, after removing the front wheel and folding it together with the rear. If you are sewing a cover only for transporting a bicycle in the subway, then you don’t have to worry about packing the handlebar: it’s okay if it sticks out.
Sometimes you go somewhere far from the city on a bike and you feel that you can’t go back. Or you need to drive to the suburbs on business. This is where electric trains help us! Is it possible to carry a bicycle on the train and how can this be done?
Rules
Take care of what you will be transporting the bike in. Russian Railways forbids carrying dirty luggage, so you will attract a lot of attention to yourself. Prepare a bag or large package.
Get your luggage straps ready: these will come in handy for compactly attaching your bike to a wall or handles.
If you are traveling with friends, it is better to go to different carriages. Many bikes in one car will create a queue.
The rules of the road state that the hand luggage of an electric train passenger can weigh less than 36 kg and take up no more than 180 cm, if you add up the lengths in all dimensions. This is if you carry a folding bike folded.
It is convenient to hang the bike on the shelf for hand luggage, while it does not interfere with any of the passengers
As for the undisassembled bike, the rules say that you can carry bikes without a motor in the train. In this case, the transportation fee is set by the railway.
That is, we have a choice: to carry a disassembled or folded bike in the form of hand luggage or a whole bike for a fee.
In principle, in any case, the bike can be carried as hand luggage: just remove the front wheel. After you pass the turnstiles, you can put the wheel back. Just take it off again when you exit.
Price
In the electric trains of JSC "Central PPK" and JSC "Moscow-Tverskaya PPK" you can carry the bike assembled for free. This is possible every day from 11 am to 4 pm and at night from 9 pm to 6 am.
The only condition is that the beginning and end of the journey be in Moscow or Moscow Region. In the carriages of OJSC "Moscow-Tverskaya PPK" it is possible to carry a bike for free only within the Moscow Region. Bicycles are only allowed if you have a free ticket. It is forbidden to enter the train without a ticket with a bike. You cannot take a ticket in advance: it is issued only at the time indicated above.
To transport a bike on a train, remove at least one wheel and put the whole bike in a bag
You can get a free ticket at the terminal. To do this, in the menu, click "Hand luggage" or "Baggage". If there are no such items, then click the item "Show other types of tickets" or scroll further. You must pay for the ticket either before the trip, or in the car itself to the controller.
When mass cycling campaigns are held in Moscow, for example, "Biking to work" or "Bicycle parade", transportation is free at any time of the day. Find out about promotions at information stands.
Outside the time of free transportation, payment is made according to tariffs. The cost in this case fluctuates around 40-120 rubles. It depends on the direction of travel and the distance travelled.
In general, the controllers themselves do not know how much to pay for a ride with a bicycle on the train. On this basis, conflicts constantly arise between Russian Railways employees and cyclists. Try not to conflict, but solve problems calmly and with a smile, then you will definitely be allowed into the carriage with the bike.
Where to put?
So that the bike does not interfere with anyone, you can hang it by the saddle from the top shelf of the luggage. Be sure to check if it hangs securely there. must be securely tightened! You can also attach the bike to the shelf with a bike lock if you are afraid of ruining the seat. Passengers and controllers do not complain about suspended bikes: it is very convenient, and you will not disturb anyone.
Special places for bicycles in the Slovak train
Some trains have special places for oversized cargo. If there are any in your car, feel free to put the bike there. He won't bother anyone there. Look in other cars for such places, if yours does not have them, because this is the most the best option transportation.
The first two methods are the most convenient, but there is another one: you can put the Bike between the passenger seats. You can even turn it upside down so it doesn't fall off. This method can only be used in an empty car: when in large numbers passengers bike will cause inconvenience to people.
It is better not to put the bike in the vestibule: you will interfere with other passengers and make enemies for yourself. The only thing is that you can put the bike in the vestibule of the first or last car, because there are always fewer people in them.
Forbidden
- Of course, you can not ride the train without a ticket. Even if this ticket is free. A ticket is always required.
- You can’t bring a dirty bike, always wrap it in a film, put it in a bag, and so on.
Another way to mount a bike on a shelf
On a long distance train
In such trains, you can’t hang a bike on a shelf. It turns out that you can transport the bike only disassembled. The shelves in the compartment and reserved seat are large, so even several disassembled bicycles will fit there. Conflicts with neighbors on the train should not arise, as there is plenty of space. It is only necessary to secure the bike with luggage elastic bands so that under no circumstances will it fall off the shelf.
There is no need to buy a separate ticket to transport a bike on a train. Just take it apart, put it in your bag and place it on the carry-on shelf. It is most convenient to put the bike in a special one.
How to pack
Remove the front wheel, saddle (the pin can be pushed into the frame or removed with the seat) and handlebars from the bike. To make it even more compact, sometimes they remove the pedals and rear wheel. Don't forget that the two pedals have different threads!
In order not to stain the bag, it is better to pack a clean bike in it.
Come to the platform in advance so that there are no disputes with the conductors. If suddenly you are not allowed into the car with a packed bike, make sure that:
- The mass of the bag does not exceed 35 kg.
- The cover must be soft so that the bike in it does not injure other passengers and does not spoil their things.
- The bike must fit on the carry-on luggage rack, the dimensions of the bag with the bike (in the sum of three dimensions) must not exceed 180 cm.
If you comply with these rules, you have every right to carry a bicycle on a train.
Some people prefer to put the bike in a bag in the luggage compartment. You need to hand it in 12 hours before the departure of your train. The bike will not necessarily ride on your train, so you may have to wait for it when you arrive. In the luggage compartment, the bike may arrive faulty and damaged, so this method is rarely used.
And most importantly: be extremely careful on the railway tracks! Not so long ago, an electric train hit a cyclist crossing the tracks. It is very dangerous! It is necessary to cross railway tracks only in places specially designated for this. Make sure there is no train on the left or right. Otherwise, wait for it to pass, even if the train is still very far away. Walking or cycling along the railroad tracks is prohibited. Take care of yourself!
How to transport a bike public transport.
How to carry a bicycle in public transport.
Many residents major cities sometimes you have to transport the bike in public transport. Someone wants to ride away from the city, someone needs to bring a bike home from the store.
Metropolitan.
Let's say right away: carrying a bicycle on the subway is not the most pleasant experience. The rules for using the subway explicitly state that the transport of bicycles is prohibited (except for children and folding ones). Because the overall dimensions of a regular bicycle are slightly larger than the maximum allowable dimensions for hand luggage.
There is a way out - it is necessary to remove the front wheel before entering the station. Of course, you will have to pay for a disassembled bike as for luggage. With the front wheel removed, the bike turns into hand luggage, completely allowed by the rules for transportation to the subway.
Apparently, the person who wrote these rules (more precisely, the paragraph regarding bicycles) had never seen a bicycle in his life. Otherwise, he would have known that rolling a bicycle on two wheels is much more convenient and safer for others than carrying a bicycle in one hand and a wheel in the other.
Front wheel at modern bicycles removed quickly and easily, and just as quickly put, so no one tries to drag a disassembled bike through the stations.
Having passed the turnstiles, the wheel must be immediately returned to its place, and the bicycle should be calmly rolled further. Many (but not all!) attendants at the turnstiles understand the essence of the problem and are not forced to remove the wheel. But sometimes you can meet such a duty officer who does not let a passenger with a bicycle into the station at all, under any conditions, even with the wheel removed. You should also be prepared for such a meeting.
Everyone understands that one should not climb the subway with a bicycle during peak hours. And ride through the stations - too.
In general, you can take a bicycle to the subway only in case of emergency, early in the morning or late in the evening. And it is often easier to ride a bicycle for ten kilometers around the city on your own than to conflict with those on duty at the turnstiles, and with passengers in the car.
Urban land transport.
It is quite inconvenient to carry a bicycle in urban land transport. Yes, usually it is not necessary. The length of the route of a city bus - trolley bus rarely exceeds 5-10 km, and you will cover such a distance on a bicycle much faster than on the same bus.
Suburban train.
Unlike the subway, the transport of bicycles in trains is not prohibited by the rules. You need to purchase a separate ticket for a bicycle, and feel free to go with it to the carriage.
How to put a bicycle in the car so that it does not interfere with anyone?
In some cars, the first row of seats has been removed, and it is quite possible to put not even one, but several bicycles in this place.
There are no places for bicycles in cars of a different design, and they have to be placed between the seats. This is no longer so convenient: it is not very pleasant for other passengers to sit, resting their knees on your horse, especially if it is not very clean, and if there are a lot of people in the car, conflicts are possible.
Another option is to leave the bike in the vestibule, but then you will have to stand in the vestibule all the way. You can, of course, fasten the bike to the handrails in the vestibule with a lock, and go to the car yourself, but you still need to keep the bike in sight.
In general, cyclists, summer residents, fishermen can be recommended to carry a bicycle in electric trains.
We will leave the issue of paying for a train ride with a bicycle outside the scope of this article. Let me just note that the amount of payment lends itself, to put it mildly, to "optimization", and everyone chooses the methods of this optimization for himself, coordinating the requirements of Russian Railways, with his conscience and financial capabilities.
Long-distance trains.
Long-distance trains often have to be used by tourists who are going on a long trip.
It turns out that it is quite convenient to carry a bicycle on a long-distance train, but for this you need to prepare it in advance.
According to the baggage rules, any passenger has the right to carry hand luggage weighing up to 36 kg free of charge. That is, any bike, even with a backpack, easily fits into this limitation. And in the allowable overall dimensions of an ordinary bike slightly does not fit. To make it a regular hand luggage, the bike will have to be disassembled a bit.
To carry a bicycle on a train, you need to purchase (or sew yourself) a bicycle cover in advance, and prepare several ropes about a meter long.
Also, to load the bike on the train, you will need to remove the pedals, and you may have to loosen the steering wheel. This requires some tools. When preparing for a trip, select the keys and screwdrivers that will be useful for loading the bike on the train and put them close.
Also note that it may take a lot of effort to remove the pedal. And if you don't want to deal exercise two minutes before the departure of the train, do not be lazy in advance, at home, unscrew the pedals from the connecting rods. Then put some grease on the threads and screw them back on. Just don't wrap it too tight.
Immediately before loading onto the train, you need to:
- Remove the bike backpack and everything that can be easily removed from the bike (fenders, lights, bike computer). Small items are best placed in the pocket of the bike backpack, and large items in the bike bag.
- Remove the front wheel from the bike and tie it to the frame with ropes. right side(there it will protect the rear derailleur a little).
- Turn steering wheel 90°. This is easier to do if front fender already taken. And if you can’t remove it without tools, then you first need to loosen the steering wheel mounting screw.
- Lower the saddle all the way into the seat tube.
- Unscrew the pedals from the cranks and wrap them on the other side.
- Pack the disassembled bike in a bag.
Now your bike is quite suitable for loading into the car, and the conductors will not have any claims to your luggage.
If you are going on a bike trip, it is better to buy tickets for a reserved seat car. On the third shelf of an ordinary reserved seat car, a bicycle packed in a case fits very well. If your fellow travelers start to worry that your bike will fall on their heads at night, then you can secure the cover with one or two more ropes to the ceiling of the car. Best of all, when you ride in a compartment with the same as you, cyclists. Therefore, if you are already going on a hike not alone, but in a group, then try to purchase tickets in the same compartment or nearby.
It is quite possible to load four bicycles into one compartment of a reserved seat car if you put them on the third shelf not along, but across the compartment. Each bike lies on two shelves at the same time, everything is safe and secure.
True, recently a new type of second-class carriages began to appear, the creators of which, it seems, did not suspect the existence of cyclists (as well as kayakers and skiers). There is a partition along the entire car, which turns the task of placing bicycles on the third shelf into a puzzle (however, solvable, albeit with some difficulty) But no one promised that it would be easy ....
Intercity bus.
Preparing a bike for a ride on an intercity bus is not much different from preparing for a long-distance train. Modern intercity buses have large luggage compartments where you can put a bicycle packed in a bag.
Aviation transport.
If you are going on a bike tour in an area where trains do not go, or if it takes a long time to go there by train, then you will have to use an airplane. It is necessary to pack the bike in a bag, in the same way as before loading it onto the train. Just keep in mind that you will load your bike on the train yourself, and on the plane it will go in the luggage compartment, and it is not known how carefully the loaders will handle it there. It is possible that they will walk on it with their feet and break something. Therefore, it does not hurt to put sheets of cardboard from some large box in a bicycle bag in advance.
Baggage rules may vary from airline to airline, so it's a good idea to check with an airline representative before travelling. So that there are no unpleasant surprises at the airport.
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