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As in every modern European city, the citizens of Patras and the Municipality are fighting for a clean, ecological and healthy way of moving. Outside many shops and points of interest you will find special parking spaces for bicycles and many citizens will choose it for their transportation. Patras due to its geomorphic characteristics is not suitable for easy cycling. The old and the new city have an altitude difference with the result that there are several uphills and stairs. Streets, despite Patras excellent street plan, do not allow bicycle lanes due to their width.

In recent years there has been intense interest in this easy-to-use, environmentally friendly and economical vehicle, ideal for everyday urban travel. According to the Municipality of Patras, the city is building two large networks of bicycle paths, one in the coastal zone and the other in the historic center. In combination with the network of public bicycles, a great incentive is given to the citizens and the visitors of the city for the use of the bicycle either in their movements or as a recreation.

In the South Park there is one free Pumptrack track in collaboration with the Municipality of the city and the Mountain Cycling Club of Patras “Erymanthios Kafros“. The club has mapped several mountain biking trails for all tastes, with rich gradation in difficulty.

Also Cycling Clup of Patras (POP) has a strong presence with a historical sports team, academy and an active social and charitable person. Since 1971 has offered to sports cycling distinctions and to the local community training in cycling life.

BIKE SHARING

The Municipality of Patras is responsible for the system of automatic rental of shared bicycles using the easybike electronic card. The pick-up of a bicycle is done in a few seconds. The Shared Bicycle System is a service through which public bicycles are made available for short-term use at an affordable price. A suitable bicycle is offered for movement from one point (starting point) to another point (destination), with free return of the bicycle to any electronic parking base. Subscriber registration and receipt of electronic cards will be done by:

  • The offices of ADEP SA: 38 Eleftheriou Venizelou & Solomou
  • Citizen Service Office: Maizonos and Votsi
  • Development Company PDE: 23 Aigiou & Amerikis,

 

You will find more information at the Municipal Development Company of Patras SA.