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Due to the heavy traffic and lack of bicycle lanes bikes are not very popular in Prague. This is contrary to other smaller cities and villages where many inhabitants ride bicycles. Nevertheless, there are some well-set-out bike routes and even a department that deals with organizing and maintaining these routes in Prague. There are about 180 km of bicycle routes, 60 km of which are outside vehicle routes, and they include precincts and newly constructed cycle routes for both cyclists and pedestrians. There are many kickstands mostly located close to car parks where you can leave your bike free of charge or for a small fee.

Prague’s ever-present cobblestones ensure that mountain bicycles (with their robust tires) are the obvious selection. Two central Prague companies are rental specialists (and they also provide organised bicycle tours): City Bike, Králodvorská Five, Prague One (www.citybike-prague.com), and Praha Bike, Dlouhá Twenty-Four, Prague One (prahabike.cz).

Cyclists will no longer be able to pass through Prague city center; prohibition signs have been installed

3 hours ago Bicycles 0

In the center of Prague, the Technical Administration of Communications began to place signs prohibiting, at a certain time, cyclists in selected pedestrian zones. Signs appeared gradually, and the installation will last until the end of the month. The limitations on the bikes, passed by the Prague 1 administration, will …

Bicycles and Cycling in Prague

November 25, 2015 Bicycles 0

Prague offers an increasing quantity of specifically marked bicycle lanes, such as the lengthy and popular route which follows the River Vltava from the National Theatre (south of the centre), and the route which begins round Prague Zoo and tracks the Vltava northwards towards Germany. But due to the heavy …

Prague by Bike Tour

November 27, 2015 Bicycles 0

There are more than 185 kilometres of marked cycling trails in and around Prague, however most of these are mixed with automobile traffic. Nevertheless, the number of dedicated trails for both cyclists and pedestrians continues to grow. A tour of Prague by bike offers an interesting experience both for cyclists …