Hi, Clodagh
Well' there's quite a bunch of people who DO speak English and I guess we can make a nice thread here)
Welcome to Trilife and to Moscow.
So, let's fix the questions:
- well, looks like this one is actually one of the few clubs we have. We're mostly a virtual aglomeration (I mean, that we don't have regular Sunday rides or group runs, like in US), but we know each other well and train together quite often.
- as for Iron Drive I think you could drop them an email so they give you more info. I (personally) dunno much about these guys, but heard good feedback on them
- swim workouts. well, mostly people work individually, but I've heard some people arrange sessions in swimming pools. In summer we sometimes go for open-water swims in Krylatskoe rowing canal.
- Alex Fitness -nope, didn't have experience on them
- cycling together - yes, that's no prob. We don't have fixed arranged biking time, but every Sat-Sun there is a chance for a group ride in Krylatskoe Hills (the hills are a bit steep, yet it's safe and nice there) and I've heard of people riding some public roads, yet... well, that's not safest way to train in here. However, there is some improvement in this recently. Sometimes we bike near the Moscow University and the Luzhniki and Gorky park side, but Gorky park is crowded in Summer, so Luzhniki is much safer.
Feel free to post more question.
In which part of Moscow do you reside?
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Hi,

Thank you so much for your reply - it helps loads

I'm living beside metro Studencheskaya but work beside the Krylatskoe hills. I run the loop and can't say I'm too excited about trying to get up those hills on a bike

Velotrack - can anyone go in and cycle in the velotrack do you know? Or do you need a coach?

How do you usually get in contact with people to see if they want to go for a swim/bike during the week or weekends?

Thanks again, I really appreciate it. Was starting to think my plan to train wasn't going to happen until tonight

Hi, Clodagh
I think Pavel has answered most of questions except this one.
I train in Alex fitness near metro station Yugo-Zapadnaya. But every gym of Alex fitness network is unique and they have different prices. There is no pool in my gym, for example. Generally, I can say that it is enough for strength training and running during winter period especially considering their prices. IMHO
Of course their could be a lot of people in rush hour.

I personally know Vladimir Gavrilov, who is a lead coach for a tri-oriented program in Alex Fitness and Olymp fitness chains.

I can give you his phone number, if you would like to. I also believe that he speaks English.