Відверто про вело-шопи: Влад Скубенко

#bicycle #mtb #bicycleshop Vlad Skubenko – owner of the Velozavr bicycle shop in Kyiv – frankly talks about the reality of the bicycle business in Kyiv, whether electric bicycles can cost 30k UAH, and what happens when a favorite hobby becomes a job. 👉 Other episodes of the podcast about bicycles, MTB:    • Велосипеди, MTB   🚴 --- Thank you to the defenders of Ukraine for the opportunity to do what they love. Did you like the podcast? Support our collection for the Defense Forces: 💰Bank https://send.monobank.ua/jar/4qycLX6bXx --- We're talking about: • Impressions from Cross Fest 2026 • Cycling childhood in Kryvyi Rih • The path from salesman to bike shop owner • The realities of the bike business • Can there be burnout from a hobby that has become a job • Strange clients • "Auchan-bikes" and electric bikes for 30k UAH • Are online sales killing the business of offline stores • Why are bike shops closing • The format of bike hubs in Kyiv • How bike shops survive in winter • Coffee rides and ideas for the cycling community .. and much more. Enjoy! Velozavr bike shop and bike workshop in Kyiv – https://share.google/S1IAr1Z1Al24NA268   / velozavr_kyiv   #bike #MTB #sport #cycling #crossfest #crossfest #bikeshop #bikeshop #podcast #podcast #vtikzofisu #kyiv #cycling 00:00 Introduction 02:59 Victory at Crossfest: a family duet and the nuances of the organization 05:36 What to improve in cycling 07:48 Childhood with a bike in Kryvyi Rih 11:10 Extreme hike to Crimea: memories for a lifetime 12:52 Cycling as a way of self-expression 16:00 Competition and active sports 17:10 Starting a career in a bike shop in Kyiv 13:13 Finding yourself through cycling and the first party 17:04 The path to your own business: from salesperson to store owner in 2022 19:46 A day in the life of an owner: rental, trade-in and closing at 19:00 (no) 22:29 Frankly about burnout: when a hobby becomes a job 24:21 Customer stories: "why is a repair more expensive than a camera?" 26:59 Sales psychology and informed choice 30:06 The importance of physical experience when choosing a bike 30:45 The impact of online sales on traditional bike shops 37:57 The state of the market in Kyiv: why legendary stores are closing 40:39 The service problem: where have all the mechanics disappeared? 44:52 Electric bikes: why Vlad doesn't want to sell cheap models 48:37 Dreaming of the perfect bike space: coffee, breakfast and a workshop 52:09 Wishing for more time to ride 55:58 Community plans: evening rides in Golosievo