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Where to hire a bike for Velo Fun by Škoda?

Do you want to participate in Velo Fun by Škoda, but have no bike? No problem - there are several places in the city where you can pick an iron friend to participate in the race. Below you can find the addresses and contact data of the bicycle rental centers, which do not limit the usage zone of the bikes offered.

 

1. DAAC Velo Sport

You can find bikes for rent at 9/1 bd. Moscova. The center operates from 10:00 to 19:00 on weekdays and from 10:00 to 17:00 on weekends. For rent, you need to present your identity card.

For more information please call (022) 430702, 079 30 05 55, or visit our Facebook page or this website.

2. Velopoint Chisinau – Bike rental, Tours & More

Velopoint is located on 86 Sciusev str., and offers BTWIN MTB bikes and city bikes. Starting June 1, 2017, the Velopoint Kids option is available. So you can rent a kids bike for Kids Criterium by Naturalis 2018, which is due on May 12.

When renting a bicycle, a contract is concluded for a certain amount of time. After you sign the contract, you will receive a helmet, an anti-theft padlock, a flashlight, a reflective vest and, as the case may be, a child seat and a basket.

For extra information please call 0697 37 979 or visit the Facebook page or the official site.

3. I Love Velo, Valea Trandafirilor

In Valea Trandafirilor park ou can rent a Masterteh bike every day, from 10:00 to 21:00.

For rent, you need to present your identity documents. The traffic area is unlimited.

For more information please call 0 (69) 784 894 or visit the Facebook page.

4. Bikes for hire in Telecentru sector

In Telecentru sector you can find a bike for rent right next to the TV tower. At this rental center you can take advantage of better prices compared to other centers: they work non-stop, and at your request they deliver the bicycle where you ask.

Here you can find a wide range of bikes of various brands and sizes.

The rental center is at the intersection of Lapusna str. with Drumul Viilor str. For more details call: 078 782 338.

5. Alcanar, Botanica sector

Here you can find a wide range of bikes. For hire you’ll need to leave something in pawn.

Bikes are let for rent only for a long time, so you have to make a phone call in advance.

For more information please call 079925991 or see the website.

6 VeloJAN - bikes for the whole family

The VeloJAN store is located at 22/2 Ion Creangă Street, 22/2, and 1 Piaţa Gării str. Here you can rent bicycles under a contract that you will need to sign.

Two types of Asogo bikes are offered: standard and comfort (fat-bike). You can hire a bike from 9:00 to 20:00 on weekdays and from 10:00 to 18:00 on weekends.

For more details please call 062004414 or see the store's website.

7. Veloprim, Buiucani

Here you can rent MTB and road bikes of various brands (Citybike, MTB, double suspension, Giant city bicycles, KHS, Toprado, UNIVEGA, Kettler and other). To rent a bike, you’ll need to leave your identity card in pawn.

Reservations shall be made in advance. Bikes can be rented Monday to Friday from 18:00 to 23:00 and 24/24 on weekends.

The rental shop is located at: 17/3 Ion Pelivan str. For more details please call 060 257 159 or visit our Facebook page.

8.  Funky Mamaliga Hostel

Bike hire is an alternative service provided by Funky Mamaliga Hostel to all lovers of an active lifestyle. Funky Bikes give you a sense of aesthetic pleasure and comfort during your journey. Bikes are offered with a helmet and an anti-theft padlock.

How to rent?

1. Come to Funky Mamaliga Hostel, located at 16 Kogalniceanu str., and pick the bike you prefer (please don’t forget to take your ID card with you).

2. Book your favorite bike by sending a message via Facebook. You will receive a confirmation within minutes.

For more information or questions, please call: 0606 95 522.

May you be recalled that Velo Fun by Škoda is a race for beginners or those who have never been in a bike race. Thus, the length of the route is only 15 km. Velo Fun by Škoda is an event to come with family and friends.

The Velo Fun by Škoda cycling race will take place in two sectors of the capital, Centru and Riscani, and the cyclists will be accompanied by the police patrol.

The first 5,000 participants will get a branded t-shirt as a gift.

T-shirts will be issued from 8:00 to 10:45

Velo Fun by Skoda starts at 12:00

Location: Great National Assembly Square

Participation in Velo Fun by Skoda race is free!

For more information please see www.criterium.md