New East Digital Archive

Chain reaction: how Russia fell in love with cycling

Fixed-gear bikes and cycle lanes were alien concepts in Russia until a few years ago. Now, bikes are at the centre of one of the country’s fastest-growing urban subcultures. How has cycling in Russia gained momentum — and will it keep on rolling?

Gear shift: How pedal power is transforming Moscow

Fix up, look sharp: A capital city's single-speed obsession

Belles on bikes: The women of Moscow who ride in style

Hub and spoke: Russia's top five cycling hangouts