VeloStrana is one of the leading chains of bicycle shops in Russia with 16 store in 11 cities. - Photo Velostrana

How is the Russian bicycle market faring?

MOSCOW, Russia - With Western sanctions and the ever-growing isolation of Russia in the international arena, serious pressure is being put on the...

Due to their price, ease of use, and ability to take on public transport, e-scooters are popular in Russia. – Photo Shutterstock

Bicycles lose out as Russians turn to e-scooters

MOSCOW, Russia - By no means was 2021 an easy year in Russia. Late and scarce deliveries, lack of components for OEMs, high inflation and overall...

A bike shop manager points at a note saying ‘Customers without mask and gloves will not be served!’ – Photo Andrey Khorkov

Russia sees bicycle sales boom

MOSCOW, Russia - The 2020 season was all but boring. At Velopark bike show in late February everybody expected a steady growth of the market. At that...

Sales of bikes like the Trek pictured here stands at some 30,000. Total Russian bike sales is estimated at 3.5 million units annually. – Photo Andrey Khorkov

Market in Russia Is Developing Yet Stagnating

MOSCOW, Russia - The Russian bike market didn't make any significant achievements in 2019. Sales is estimated at 3 - 3.5 million bicycles; half of...

Cycling is on the up and up in Russia with Moscow setting the trend. – Photo Andrey Khorkov

Russia Faces Difficulties in Sales But Cycling Gets Trendy

MOSCOW, Russia - Spring started early this year in Russia. It rapidly boosted sales of summer sport goods, namely bicycles, kick-scooters, roller...

Main hall of Sokolniki park was fully booked for Velo-park. – Photo Andrey Khorkov

Russia's Cycling Market Not Recovered from Ruble Devaluation

MOSCOW, Russia - Despite its population of 143 million people, Russia's bicycle business is still small and humble. However the market has a...

  1. Updates from the Russian (e)-bike industry

  2. Ukraine war pushes global supply chain pressure index to an all-time high

  3. Velomotors CEO Alexander Nachevkin passes away

  4. Russian Association for the Development of the Bicycle and Motorcycle Industry joins WBIA

  5. Moscow's VeloPark Show Indicates Russia Market Focuses on Small, Cheap and Electric Bikes

  6. Crisis-Hit Russian Sports Industry Expects Slow Advance for E-Bikes 

  7. Asia Leads Cycling's Top 10 Growth Markets