23–24 January 2027 · Veliky Novgorod
ЗИМНИЕ ВЫХОДНЫЕ ВЕЛОКРОССА · 3ВВ
Два дня ТИПАЦИКЛОКРОССА: Cyclocross, Gravel, Fixed gear, МТБ и беговой кросс. Один день или оба.
Cycling guides
Step-by-step instructions: understand the equipment, master the services and prepare for the race.
Bike and shopping
Can you fit a cassette with a larger sprocket?
A pre-purchase checklist for the freehub, largest sprocket, capacity, shifter and chain. Capacity arithmetic does not replace a compatibility chart.
How to match a bottom bracket to a frame and crankset
A pre-purchase worksheet covering the frame shell, crank spindle, spacers and chainline.
Choosing a replacement brake rotor: beyond diameter
Check the rotor, hub, caliper, adapter and fork size limit before ordering.
How to buy a replacement wheel that fits
A replacement-wheel worksheet covering size, axle, hub, brake, freehub, load limits and included parts.
1x or 2x on a gravel bike: how to choose your gearing
Compare single and double chainrings through gear range, climbing ratios and cassette steps, with three worked gravel gearing examples.
Gravel tyres: how to choose width and tread
35, 40, 45 or 50 mm: choose gravel tyres for your route, check rim compatibility and frame clearance, and find a starting pressure.
How to install tubeless tyres: from rim checks to the first ride
Check tubeless compatibility, fit tape and valves, mount and seat the beads, add sealant and check for leaks before riding.
Build a gravel bike from a frameset: compatibility, parts and budget
Plan a gravel build with a frame specification sheet, drivetrain and wheel checks, small-parts checklist, worked budget and ordering sequence.
Cyclocross bike and gravel: what's the difference
We compare the tasks of a cross-country bike and a gravel bike: geometry, tires, gears, mounts, and the ability to get to a local cross-country start.
Cyclocross tires: tread and pressure adjustment
How to choose cross-country tires for the track, check compatibility and adjust the pressure on the familiarization circle without copying other people's numbers.
The base layer for the bike: fabric, density and fit
How to choose cycling thermal underwear: synthetics, merino and mixed fabrics, density under load, sleeve length, fitting under jersey and care.
Cycling clothing for rain: jacket, layers and splash protection
How to choose a bicycle rain jacket, distinguish the impregnation from the membrane, check the fit and take care of the protection after a wet ride.
Bicycle gloves and shoe covers for cold and rain: how to choose
How to try on cycling gloves and shoe covers, check brake control, compatibility with shoes and pedals and prepare the kit for a wet trip.
Is it possible to ride a bicycle in winter: route, tires and preparation
How to assess a winter route, prepare your bike for snow and deicers, choose clothing, and check the lights before riding.
Winter bike tires: when you need studs and how to choose the size
Choosing tires for asphalt, snow and ice: studs, ETRTO sizes, frame clearances, pressure and breaking in according to the manufacturer's instructions.
How to store a bike in winter: apartment, balcony and garage
How to prepare a bike for winter storage, choose a location, check tires and batteries, and return to riding in the spring.
How to lubricate a bicycle chain and how to apply grease
Liquid lubricant for dry and wet weather, drip wax and hot paraffin. Chain cleaning, application, drying and common maintenance mistakes.
How to choose the size of a bicycle frame by height
Height, inseam, size chart for a specific model, and stack/reach. How to choose between two sizes and check the fit before purchasing.
How to set up a bike computer: wheel, sensors, and the first entry
Setting up a magnetic and GPS bike computer: wheel circumference, units, speed sensor, cadence, route, and checking saved activity.
Setting up the rear derailleur: indexing the cable system
How to distinguish cable tension and H, L, B screws, adjust indexing of a working rear derailleur and check the entire gear range.
What is a gravel bike and how does it differ from road and MTB
What is gravel riding for, where to ride it, how it differs from road, mountain, and cyclocross bikes, and how to choose one for your routes.
How to choose a bicycle helmet: size, fit, and Mips
How to measure your head, try on a bike helmet, check the purpose and markings, understand Mips, and assess the history of damage.
How to pack a bike for an airplane
A case or bicycle suitcase, carrier's requirements and checking before baggage check-in. The plan of packing and assembling the bike after the flight.
How much does a bike fit cost and what is included in the price
Complete bike fit, bike selection, refit and spike adjustment: comparison of services, verified price examples and questions before recording.
How to prepare for bike fit: what to take and what to ask
Bicycle, bicycle masks, uniform, equipment and previous measurements: a practical checklist before setting up the landing.
How much does it cost to repair a carbon frame: how to compare estimates
Diagnostics, restoration of carbon fiber, painting and delivery: what works to check with the workshop before repairing the bicycle frame.
Bicycle frame painting: technology and price composition
How to order frame painting: material, preparation, plain color and custom, decals, disassembly of the bike and questions to the workshop.
How to compare two power meters
We record one workout from two sources, combine FIT files and analyze the difference in watts: a step-by-step guide for a cyclocomputer and a trainer.
How to buy bicycle parts in Russia in 2026
Where to look for bicycle parts, how to check compatibility and calculate the purchase with delivery. MarketINN, OpenCycle, local workshops and marketplace.
Какой велосипед купить в 2027 году: выбор под задачи и бюджет
Выбираем велосипед к сезону 2027: городской, шоссейный, gravel or MTB. Конкретные модели, цены с датой проверки, новый или б/у и полная стоимость покупки.
Which gravel bike to buy in 2027: models and prices
Which gravel bike to buy in 2027: Twitter, ready-made bikes, Chinese frames from SPCycle, Seraph, Carbonda, Faraoll, and used OpenCycle. Photos, prices, builds from AliExpress, and reviews.
Which road bike to buy in 2027: ready-made bikes, frames, and prices
Какой шоссер купить к сезону 2027: выбор новичку, для длинных поездок и racing. Sunpeed, Polygon, Twitter, JAVA, Borant, Giant и рамы: цены, комплектации и ограничения.
How to check the compatibility of bicycle parts before buying
Cassette and drum, chain and sprockets, carriage and connecting rods, pads and brakes: what markings to find and what to check before ordering a bicycle part.
How to buy a used bike: check before the transaction
What to ask the seller and check when inspecting a used bike: size, origin, frame, transmission, wheels and the cost of the first maintenance.
How to list an item on the FATRACING marketplace
Step by step: what to prepare, how to place an ad for the sale of a bicycle or a complete set of equipment through your personal account or Telegram bot, how much moderation is going on and how to remove what has been sold.
How to choose the pressure in bicycle tires
System weight, tire width, camera and tubeless, rim and hookless limitations. How to use the pressure calculator and check the result on the road.
How to choose gears for climbs
Compare chainrings and cassettes in the FATRACING calculator: easy gearing, cadence, range, and power calculation on climbs.
How to compare the geometry of two bikes before buying
Comparison of frames by stack, reach, corners and base in FATRACING. How to enter manufacturer tables and read the differences regarding your bike.
How to transfer the landing to another bike
Compare the position of the steering wheel and saddle relative to the carriage, pick up the take-out and spacers in the FATRACING calculator and check the assembly limitations.
When to change the chain and how to determine its length
How to measure chain elongation, read the FATRACING calculator and check the length of the new chain according to the instructions of your transmission.
Fault diagnosis
Roadside punctures: inner tubes, tubeless and checking the repair
What to do when a bicycle wheel is punctured: find the cause, replace the camera or apply a tubeless strap, check the wheel and decide if it is possible to go further.
The chain on the bike broke: what to do on the road
How to evaluate a chain break, pick up a compatible lock, check the chain path and restrictions after shortening, and understand when on-site repairs are impossible.
The bike clicks under load: what to check
Clicks when pedaling: how to distinguish noise from chain slip, narrow down the search for the cause and explain the problem to the mechanic.
The disc brake rubs after removing the wheel
How to check the installation of the wheel, distinguish constant friction from periodic and understand when you need to adjust the brake in the workshop.
The tubeless loses pressure: how to find a leak
Checking the tire, valve and rim tape: where to look for bubbles, when to top up the sealant and what problem to go to the workshop with.
The chain slips under load: what to check
The pedal suddenly sinks: how to describe chain skipping, check wear and choose transmission diagnostics without replacing parts at random.
Gears shift poorly: where to start
The chain does not shift to the chainring, makes noise between gears, or the derailleur does not respond: checks for cable and electronic systems and choosing a service.
Disc brakes squeak: sound and braking
How to distinguish braking squeak from disc friction, check the circumstances of occurrence, and understand when pads, cleaning, or diagnostics are needed.
The brake lever sinks to the handlebars
What to do in case of excessive running of the brake handle: on-site inspection, signs of leakage, differences in cable and hydraulics and the correct request to the service.
The wheel is out of true: rim, tire, or hub?
How to separately observe the rim and tire, notice damage or play, and choose between truing the wheel, checking the fit, and repairing the hub.
The steering plays: how to find the source of the knocking
Noise when swaying the bicycle: how to check the steering area, distinguish the movement of the brake or fork, and understand when adjustment or repair is needed.
Races and results
What is Cyclocross: laps, obstacles and race rules
How does cyclocross go, why do they run with a bike, how do laps count, and how does a cross-country race differ from a gravel marathon.
First start in Cyclocross: preparation and race day
How to choose a race, pack your bags, explore the track, go through the start and figure out the finish at the first amateur cyclocross race.
Types of cycling: road, MTB, track, BMX, cyclocross and gravel
What is the difference between the main disciplines and formats of cycling races, what is the peloton and time trial and how to choose the first amateur start.
How to transport a bike to a race
Flying with a bicycle, luggage compartment or seating car and shipping by carrier: rules, experience of the 'Novgorodsky Trakt' and travel expenses.
How to choose the first bike race and register
Choose the first bike start: coverage, distance, climb, time limit, category and registration. Checklist before buying a slot.
What documents are needed for the cycling race in 2026
Medical admission, insurance, ID card and starter package. What has been changed by Order No. 484n since September 2026 and what to clarify with the organizer.
How to prepare a bike for the first gravel race
Tires, pressure, gears, water, repair kit and test ride: preparing the bike for the first gravel start without unnecessary purchases.
How to read the cycling race race results
Absolute and category, time and lag, DNS, DNF and DSQ. How to find your result in the race results and what to do if there is an error in it.
How to prepare a GPX for a trip or race
Open GPX on the FATRACING map, check the beginning and end of the track, save the link and download the file for yandex.navigator.
How to find your results and figure out FATRACING points
Find the rider's profile, check the race results and rating filters, sort out the scoring and report an error as a result.
How to calculate the power for a long race
Analyze the FATRACING calculation: distance time, carbohydrates, liquid, food labels, food items and pocket layout.
Training and services
Как оплатить Zwift в России: помощь велоэкСтаса
Оплата и продление подписки Zwift через Стаса из велоэкСтас: как обратиться, что уточнить перед оплатой и как проверить подписку. Партнёр ТЦК Уикенд и ВВВ27.
How to mount your bike on a trainer: axles, cassettes and adapters
Check frame compatibility, quick releases and thru-axles, freehubs, cassettes, spacers and your first test before mounting a bike on a trainer.
FTP by bike: what is it and how to set up power zones
How does FTP differ from maximum power, how to compare evaluation methods and use the result to set up tasks on the machine and training areas.
ERG mode on a trainer: how it works and why pedalling gets harder
What ERG does, how cadence and resistance are connected, when another mode is more convenient, and how to separate too heavy a task from a connection error.
Cooling at the indoor trainer: a fan and a place for training
How to position the fan, prepare a place for the machine, protect the bike from sweat and compare home workouts in similar conditions.
Apps for indoor trainer: Zwift, MyWhoosh, and ROUVY
How to choose an app for intervals, virtual races, and video routes: cost, devices, compatibility, ERG, and saving the workout.
Cadence on a bicycle: what it is and how it is related to gears
What is measured in pedal revolutions per minute, how to calculate the speed and cadence through the transmission and wheel circumference and check the sensor data.
Cycling for children: how to choose a section
How for a parent to choose a cycling school, check age, classes and expenses. First checked options in Moscow, St. Petersburg and Veliky Novgorod.
Велоспорт в Пскове: школа, гонки и маршруты
СШОР «Надежда» в Пскове: шоссейный велоспорт с 7 years, контакты и программа. Школы Великих Лук, Races and results, два маршрута с GPX и архив тура Оли Чудаковой из Пскова в Новгород.
How to transfer a story from Strava to FATRACING
Where to request a Strava archive, how to upload ZIP to FATRACING, and where to find rescheduled workouts, routes, and photos.
Intervals.icu: how to start a cyclist
The first launch of Intervals.icu: connecting the source, importing FIT, checking workouts, setting up zones and communicating with FATRACING. Without complicated schedules on the first day.
How to read Fitness, Fatigue and Form in Intervals.icu
What do load, form, and fatigue mean in Intervals.icu, why percentages differ from absolute values, and how to analyze schedule changes.
How to connect Polar Flow to FATRACING
Connecting Polar Flow in your personal account: login, access permission, new workouts and downloading FIT. Why the old story does not appear.
How to connect Ride with GPS to FATRACING
Step-by-step connection of Ride with GPS: access permission, a list of your trips, history pages, and downloading a FIT file.
How to Transfer Wahoo Workouts to FATRACING
Connecting Wahoo to FATRACING: direct login via your personal account and spare manual transfer of FIT via Intervals.icu.
How to transfer COROS and DURA workouts to FATRACING
How to export a FIT from COROS, upload a ride to Intervals.icu and view it in the FATRACING dashboard. Suitable for COROS watches and DURA bicycle computer.
How to choose a bike trainer
What questions to ask the trainer: experience with your discipline, feedback, plan adjustments, equipment and cost of work.
How to choose a bike camp for your level
How to compare bike camps: load and groups, escorts, bike rental, accommodation and expenses in excess of the participation price.
How to train at the indoor trainer right in the browser
Connect your smart trainer to FATRACING, choose a workout, set up FTP and ERG, and save the FIT file after the session.
Why doesn't the browser see the trainer or heart rate monitor?
Step-by-step Bluetooth check for FATRACING: browser, permissions, sensor type, busy connection and no readings.
How to ride in WATAKATA — FATRACING virtual races
FATRACING browser cycling simulator: connecting the indoor trainer, selecting a route, training, and saving the ride to your personal account, Strava, and Intervals.icu.
How to record a podcast or interview in Podcaster Studio
FATRACING Studio for remote recording: room, guest link, camera and sound settings, track recording, and how to make sure everything reached the server.
How to create your interval training
Assemble the task in the FATRACING constructor: duration, FTP percentages, cadence, repetitions, checking the schedule and saving to the cabinet.
How to connect Intervals.icu to FATRACING
Connecting on the website and in the Telegram bot: API Key, Athlete ID and synchronization check.
Routes and trips
Cycling routes in Fethiye: road rides, mountains and GPX
Where to go by bike in Fethiye: Nif, Babadağ, Göcek, Kayaköy, canyons, and beaches. 135 GPX with previews, elevation profiles, and FATRACING maps.
Cycling routes in Alanya: coast, mountains and GPX
Cycling around Alanya and Mahmutlar: 4 archived GPX tracks with maps and elevation profiles, 29 Avena and Sunpark route links, Dimçayı and the castle.
Bike routes in Russia: maps and GPX from the FATRACING archive
Tsar Grader routes of different years and the Tour de Selishchi map: study the tracks, download GPX and prepare an independent trip.
