Where to Ride a Bike in Kyiv: Cycling Routes and Rental Checklist
New bike lanes, parks equipped with essential infrastructure, the first bicycle traffic lights, and a large number of parking areas and racks — Kyiv is becoming more and more comfortable for cyclists. We’re closely following these changes and decided to provide comprehensive answers to the two main questions: where to ride a bike in Kyiv, which cycling routes to choose, and which services offer bike rentals so you can easily find a two-wheeled friend at any moment.
Bike Rides at the Expo Center and in Holosiiv
The Exhibition Center (VDNH) and the nearby Holosiivskyi Park are excellent areas for quality sports walks in the fresh air and surrounded by picturesque nature.
At VDNH, nearly all territories are covered with new asphalt (a delight for road bike owners). In addition, these places feature paths for more challenging rides — trails on hills, slopes, and ridges.
Holosiivskyi Park is full of both well-paved paths and yet-untrodden tracks. This means the location will please both experienced cyclists and beginners. If you don't have your own bike — no problem: Kyiv’s bike rental is represented by several convenient services operating nearby, allowing you to quickly get a ride.
Which Rental: VELIKI.ua
Location: Hlushkova Ave, 1 (VDNH), to the left of the main entrance, white Veliki.ua container.
Prices: rental costs range from 100 to 350 UAH per hour, full-day rental: from 450 to 1200 UAH
Phone: 050-388-27-26
Trukhaniv Island: A Beach Journey by Bike
The large and naturally diverse Trukhaniv Island has always been a favorite summer destination for Kyiv residents. And in almost any season, it's a great place for cycling: forests, sandy paths, fields, lakes — everything you need for the soul, body, and a bit of adventure. Lately, it has become even more convenient — many asphalted bike paths have been added. So the old dirt trails can now be left for extreme riding. Moreover, if you’ve come without your own bike, there’s no problem — the island has a bike rental point, so anyone can join in on the active leisure.
As a bonus, during summer, after a good workout, you can relax on one of the beaches — they’ve now become quite civilized too.
Which Rental: Amigos Tour
Location: “Zenit” sports base (Trukhanivska St.)
Prices: rental costs 250 UAH per hour, full-day rental: 1000 UAH
Phone: 066-512-95-55
Bike Rides in Muromets Park
The picturesque Muromets Park is located in the residential districts — between Troieshchyna and Pochaina. But it can offer cycling conditions no worse than in the city center. And there are serious advantages here: an excellent view of the beloved Dnipro River, spacious areas, and most importantly — a pump track, a specially equipped trail.
In September, as part of the implementation of the sports park concept, a new bike lane was also built here. It runs along the central “Alley of Memories.” The bike path is 600 meters long and is open to cyclists, as well as rollerbladers and skateboarders. Muromets Park is gradually becoming integrated into Kyiv’s overall network of cycling routes, so it can easily be included in any plan for two-wheeled active recreation.
Which Rental: VELIKI.ua
Location: Muromets Park, to the right of the park entrance, near the car wash
Prices: rental costs from 100 to 300 UAH per hour, full-day rental: from 450 to 1000 UAH
Phone: 050-388-27-06
Where to Ride a Bike in Kyiv with Unique Local Flair: Pyrohiv
Not quite Kyiv, but very close — and with an unmatched charm of Ukrainian national flavor — the Museum of Folk Architecture and Life in Pyrohiv. Have you ever thought that it's not only about historical cottages and taverns, but also beautiful natural landscapes? It turns out our National Museum is a true paradise for cyclists who also want a cultural and educational experience: 133 hectares and 6.5 kilometers of off-road trails.
Bike rental: VELIKI.ua
Location: Akademika Tronko Street (Pyrohiv Museum), rental station is currently not operating
Prices: rental costs range from 100 to 300 UAH per hour, full-day rental: from 450 to 1000 UAH
Phone: 050-388-27-14
Ride Like a Pro — Kyiv Velodrome
Welcome to the peak of Kyiv’s cycling sport — the Kyiv Velodrome on Bohdana Khmelnytskoho Street: centrally located, fully renovated, and ultra-modern. It has everything a passionate cyclist and serious racer needs: a special circular track, banked lanes, and a perfect surface. Maximum speed — 73.58 km/h, with a 38-degree incline.
Bike rental: Bikenow
Location: right next to the Kyiv Velodrome and throughout the city
Prices: rental costs 1.5 UAH per minute; monthly pass — from 149 UAH
All details: available in the Bikenow mobile app
Pushcha-Vodytsia: Pedal Along the “Health Trail”
Pushcha-Vodytsia welcomes both experienced cyclists and beginners with its wild forests and parks. That’s the true charm of biking in this area. Take the scenic tram route No. 12 and enjoy dirt paths surrounded by natural beauty.
Bike rental: Veloprokat ParkPuscha
Location: 10 Iryny Zhylenko Street
Prices: rental costs range from 90 to 120 UAH per hour, full-day rental: from 400 to 500 UAH
Phone: 063-062-55-47
POKH Residential Area — A Bike Route in “Partyzanska Slava” Park
Partyzanska Slava Park is an ideal spot for cycling enthusiasts from Pozniaky, Darnytsia, and the Kharkivskyi residential area. But truly, every Kyiv resident should visit. The scent of pine trees and a variety of other leisure activities create the perfect backdrop for a bike ride. And the sports infrastructure here is top-notch: there’s a dedicated “Health Trail” specifically designed for cycling, which begins on Trostianetska Street.
Bike rental: VELIKI.ua
Location: 11 Knyzhyi Zaton Street (Pozniaky metro station)
Prices: rental ranges from 100 to 250 UAH per hour, full-day rental: from 450 to 900 UAH
Phone: 0-800-330-851
Bike rental: Bikenow
Location: near Boryspilska metro station and throughout Kyiv
Prices: rental costs 1.5 UAH per minute; monthly pass — from 149 UAH
All details: available in the Bikenow mobile app
KPI Park: Shaded Rides Near Kyiv’s Own Hogwarts
The scenic KPI Park is popular among cyclists and rollerbladers alike. One of its longest looped paths stretches 2 kilometers. You’ll literally be riding circles on smooth, well-paved asphalt. On the plus side, the park is generally quiet and atmospheric; on the downside, there’s the constant noise from the busy Peremohy Avenue nearby.
Bike rental: Bikenow
Location: near Politekhnichnyi Instytut metro station and across Kyiv
Prices: rental costs 1.5 UAH per minute; monthly pass — from 149 UAH
All details: available in the Bikenow mobile app
The Kyivmaps editorial team are tireless explorers of Kyiv’s parks and recreational spots. We carefully gather and promptly update information about them and their infrastructure.
Hryshko Botanical Garden: Floral Beauty and Long Paths
A wonderful place for a cycling ride is the vast Hryshko Botanical Garden. Here you can pedal along paved paths stretching more than 2 kilometers. A pleasant bonus — incredibly beautiful surroundings with rare plants, ponds, trees, and plenty of spots for rest and relaxation.
Bike rental: Bikenow
Location: near Druzhby Narodiv metro station and across Kyiv
Prices: rental costs 1.5 UAH per minute; monthly pass — from 149 UAH
All details: available in the Bikenow mobile app
Nikolskiy Forest: Bike Rides Among the Pines
On the edge of the city, right behind Partyzanska Slava Park, lies Nikolskiy Forest. Bike lovers will find a well-maintained cycling trail stretching nearly 5.5 kilometers. This location has everything going for it: fresh air, the scent of pine, full relaxation away from the city hustle, and all the necessary road signage.
Bike rental: Bikenow
Location: near Boryspilska metro station and across Kyiv
Prices: rental costs 1.5 UAH per minute; monthly pass — from 149 UAH
All details: available in the Bikenow mobile app
Reminder: we previously shared our guide to the top open-air picnic spots in Kyiv.
Cycling Route “Troieshchyna Residential Area — City Center”
Let’s move from parks and forests to the urban scene. Within Kyiv, one of the most well-known cycling routes is the “Troieshchyna Residential Area — City Center,” which was introduced in 2015. It consists of two one-way bike lanes, each adjacent to the sidewalk, running along both sides of the roadway on Roman Shukhevych Avenue.
The city authorities plan to connect this route with the new cycling infrastructure on Stepan Bandera Avenue. For now, the one-way lanes of the “Troieshchyna — Center” route have been extended.
Bike rental: Bikenow
Location: 91/29A O. Balzaka Street and throughout Kyiv
Prices: rental costs 1.5 UAH per minute; monthly pass — from 149 UAH
All details: available in the Bikenow mobile app
New Cycling Lanes in Kyiv
In 2020, a number of new bike lanes appeared across Kyiv. Notable additions include:
- Oles Honchar Street – width: 1.5 m; total bike lane length: 1.15 km;
- Striletska Street – width: 1.5 m; length: 100 m; connects existing lanes on Reitarska and Yaroslaviv Val Streets;
- Bastionna Street – width: 1.5 m; total bike lane length: 1.5 km;
- Zolotovoritska Street – width: 2 m; length: 200 m; connects with the bike lane on Yaroslaviv Val Street;
- Stepan Bandera Avenue – two two-way bike lanes, each 2.5 meters wide, with asphalt-concrete surfacing;
- Yaroslaviv Val Street – width: 1.5–1.85 m; length: 850 m;
- Reitarska Street – width: 1.5 m;
- Stepan Bandera Avenue – two two-way bike lanes, each 2.5 meters wide, with asphalt surfacing.
The mayor of the capital, Vitalii Klitschko’s development plan includes expanding Kyiv’s cycling infrastructure — not only by adding more bike lanes, but also bike parking, traffic lights, and racks. Moreover, every street undergoing major renovations will incorporate bicycle infrastructure. We truly believe that in the near future, Kyiv will become one of the most bike-friendly cities in Europe.
Information Table of Kyiv Bike Rentals
Rides |
Rental Service |
Address |
Prices |
Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
VDNH and Holosiiv |
VELIKI.ua |
Glushkova Ave, 1, VDNH (to the left of the VDNH entrance, white Veliki.ua container) |
• from 100 to 350 UAH / hour; • from 450 to 1200 UAH / full day |
|
| Trukhaniv Island | Amigos Tour | Zenit sports base (Trukhanivska Street) |
• 2500 UAH / hour; • 1000 UAH / day |
|
| Muromets Park | VELIKI.ua |
Muromets Park (to the right of the park entrance, near the car wash) |
• from 100 to 300 UAH / hour; • from 450 to 1000 UAH / full day |
|
|
National Museum of Folk Architecture “Pyrohiv” |
VELIKI.ua |
Akademika Tronka St, Pyrohiv Museum (rental point is currently not operating) |
• from 100 to 300 UAH / hour; • from 450 to 1000 UAH / full day |
|
| Kyiv Velodrome | BikeNow | right next to the Kyiv Velodrome and across the city |
• 1.5 UAH / minute; • monthly subscription — from 149 UAH |
Details in the BikeNow mobile app: |
| Pushcha-Vodytsia |
ParkPuscha |
10 Iryny Zhylenko St. |
• from 90 to 120 UAH / hour; • from 400 to 500 UAH / full day |
063-062-55-47 |
|
POKH Residential Area Cycling Route in “Partyzanska Slava” Park |
VELIKI.ua | 11 Knyzhyi Zaton St. (Pozniaky metro station) |
• from 100 to 250 UAH / hour; • from 450 to 900 UAH / full day |
|
| BikeNow | near the "Boryspilska" metro station and throughout Kyiv |
• 20 UAH / 30 minutes; • monthly subscription — 399 UAH |
Details in the BikeNow mobile app: |
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| KPI Park | BikeNow | near the "Polytechnic Institute" metro station and throughout Kyiv |
• 20 UAH / 30 minutes; • monthly subscription — 399 UAH |
Details in the BikeNow mobile app: |
| Grishko Botanical Garden | BikeNow | near the "Druzhby Narodiv" metro station and throughout Kyiv |
• 20 UAH / 30 minutes; • monthly subscription — 399 UAH |
Details in the BikeNow mobile app: |
| Nikolskiy Forest | BikeNow | near the "Boryspilska" metro station and throughout Kyiv |
• 20 UAH / 30 minutes; • monthly subscription — 399 UAH |
Details in the BikeNow mobile app: |
| Bicycle Route "Residential Area Troieshchyna — City Center" | BikeNow |
91/29A O. Balzaka Street, and throughout Kyiv |
• 20 UAH / 30 minutes; • Monthly subscription — 399 UAH |
Details in the BikeNow mobile app: |
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