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Cycling through the Baltics![]() Riga's beaches
By bike, the go-to place from Riga is the seaside. Riga's city center is located on the underflow of the Daugava river.
North and south-west of its estuary, long sandy beaches strech along the coastline. They are about 20 km from Riga's center.
To the west, a new bike line leads out of the city center directly to the sea side. Following the railways, it leads first through
Riga's suburbs and then through forests to Jūrmala,
![]() It is possible to ride a bike on the streets leading through the settlements or to ride directly along the seaside. Riding on the sand is very popular. It is easiest on a small stripe directly along the waves, where the sand is sufficently wet and dense to prevent the tyres from sinking. Nonetheless, the resistance of the sand is higher than on a street, and, once the novelity wears of, can make the ride along the beach more bothersome than fun.
Going North, it is best to go through the leisure area around Riga's Zoo. Signs indicate the way. When in doubt,
it is best to follow the street with the cycling path. Passing the Modern Art buildings close to the city center,
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