Pin-mix - freedom of movement for everyone

Hi, Habrasportman! Or not an athlete? However, it doesn’t matter. Anyone can come to the pin-mix. In this case, the main thing is motivation and the presence of a bicycle. If you have both, as well as if you live in St. Petersburg, then I suggest you go under the cat and find out more about this most interesting event.


This event takes place every Friday. Absolutely different in physical preparation people of different ages on bicycles (from Stork to Beru F1 ) get together with the only goal - to have a good time. Someone just likes to ride a bicycle all night, someone comes to chat in an interesting company, and someone gets drunk and fly into something hard (if you're lucky, then soft) with your head. The latter, by the way, are not very favored here.


How many people usually participate? Well, the last pin mix was 540 people. By the end of the route (and they are completely different, from 50 and even to 111 kilometers), about 110 remain. But it all depends on the route and weather conditions. Naturally, such a crowd cannot organize itself, and for this there is a Lead, Assistant Lead and Marshals. These are very responsible people who are involved in laying the route, checking it and coordinating the convoy during the trip.

The speed at the beginning of the column reaches 20-25, and at the end about 12-15 km / h. Do not be afraid to fall behind and get lost - the trailing always goes behind. In addition, all traffic rules are observed. For example, I remember very well the case when, in the dead of night (3-4 hours) at a deserted intersection, we stood for about a minute and waited for the green to light up. In general, those who want to get under the car, you know - on pin-mix'e it is quite difficult to do. You still can’t overtake the leader (who rides at the very beginning of the column), ride without hands (otherwise you can stay without them later), suddenly jump under the wheels of other cyclists and other interesting things.

What then can be? And you can do the rest. Enjoy driving along interesting routes, get to know the city, take pictures of beautiful views (there are plenty of them at night in St. Petersburg), chat with interesting people (there are plenty of them too) and much more. Throughout the route there are many small pit stops for 5-10 minutes and one large for 30 minutes, usually near a supermarket, so that everyone can eat and gain strength.

The whole trip takes place at night, so it is advisable to have bright clothes and a flashlight (rear, front, reflectors, reflective bracelets, vests, etc.). It would also be nice to stock up on a camera (preferably a bicycle, but you can also have videos / photos), a first-aid kit (anything can happen), take a drink with you and something tasty (although someone prefers to ride on an empty stomach). The procession returns in the morning, at 6-7.

I have nothing more to say. The atmosphere is friendly, everyone helps each other, give pumps, advice and other practical things. And if you arrive early, you can even get a map of the route, which are distributed absolutely free.
On this I will probably end and will wait for questions, if any.
And if not, then the event has its own website andVKontakte group .

The photo was taken from the album of the group, the route is Inter-South

And by the way, the most important thing. Gathering at 23-00 on Palace Square every Friday, departure of the column at 23-45.
Come, new participants are always welcome here!