NCF mobilises cyclists for fun day
Cycling clubs want town planners to consider cycling lanes to protect those on bicycles from motorised traffic.
The Namibian Cycling Federation (NCF) and several Windhoek's bicycle clubs are inviting all cyclists in Windhoek, under the banner of 'Cycling in the City', to meet at Mega Centre in Kleine Kuppe on Friday.
The purpose of the gathering is to drive home the message that the city urgently needs cycling lanes and routes.
“Although it is policy that Windhoek should have such cycle lanes and routes, they are a very,very long time coming.
“More and more cyclists are seen on Windhoek's congested streets. This is part of an international trend as people turn to the bicycle as an efficient means of transport and an enjoyable way of keeping fit,” said a press release from NCF.
The federation adds that many people get to love their bikes as these ingenious machinese give them a sense of skill, fun and freedom.
The clubs involved are Windhoek Pedal Power, Rock and Rut, Physically Active Youth, Bicycling Empowerment Network Namibia and BMX Vertigo.
The large parking lot at Mega Centre will be used for a celebration of cycling.
There will be a live band, refreshments, a basic cycling skills development track, and entertainment for the kids.
Bicycle shops will be on hand to test and adjust bikes for roadworthiness, for free. There will be a secure parking area for bicycles.
At 15:00 there will be a short ride of 2km mainly for the kids. At 17:30 there will be an 8km relaxed, sociable, mass ride. Live music, a lucky draw and refreshments will follow.
Cycling in the City will also be used to raise funds for the NCF's Kids on Bikes project.
Participation in this event is free of charge, but cyclists are asked to register in advance at: http://www.today.com.na/events/cycling-in-the-city, or by filling in a form obtainable from bike shops and [email protected].
Registration will enable the organisers to make better preparations. Only those who have registered will be in line for a generous lucky draw on completion of the rides.
Shops at Mega Centre have put up some very attractive prizes for the lucky draw. There will also be a N$1 000 gift voucher from Pupkewitz Megabuild for the school with the most participants.
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The purpose of the gathering is to drive home the message that the city urgently needs cycling lanes and routes.
“Although it is policy that Windhoek should have such cycle lanes and routes, they are a very,very long time coming.
“More and more cyclists are seen on Windhoek's congested streets. This is part of an international trend as people turn to the bicycle as an efficient means of transport and an enjoyable way of keeping fit,” said a press release from NCF.
The federation adds that many people get to love their bikes as these ingenious machinese give them a sense of skill, fun and freedom.
The clubs involved are Windhoek Pedal Power, Rock and Rut, Physically Active Youth, Bicycling Empowerment Network Namibia and BMX Vertigo.
The large parking lot at Mega Centre will be used for a celebration of cycling.
There will be a live band, refreshments, a basic cycling skills development track, and entertainment for the kids.
Bicycle shops will be on hand to test and adjust bikes for roadworthiness, for free. There will be a secure parking area for bicycles.
At 15:00 there will be a short ride of 2km mainly for the kids. At 17:30 there will be an 8km relaxed, sociable, mass ride. Live music, a lucky draw and refreshments will follow.
Cycling in the City will also be used to raise funds for the NCF's Kids on Bikes project.
Participation in this event is free of charge, but cyclists are asked to register in advance at: http://www.today.com.na/events/cycling-in-the-city, or by filling in a form obtainable from bike shops and [email protected].
Registration will enable the organisers to make better preparations. Only those who have registered will be in line for a generous lucky draw on completion of the rides.
Shops at Mega Centre have put up some very attractive prizes for the lucky draw. There will also be a N$1 000 gift voucher from Pupkewitz Megabuild for the school with the most participants.
SPORTS REPORTER
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