Alternative Olympic Torch relay for RoadPeace
European Velo Marathon 2012
The European Velo Marathon will be a celebration of olympism, cycling, nature and life. The marathon was originally planned to start on June 23, 2012, the International day of the Olympics from Bulgaria and will finish in London on July 27, 2012, when the official opening of the Olympic Games in London will happen. These dates were now changed to 7 June till 25 July 2012.
The aims of the European Velo Marathon and alternative Olympic Torch relay for road peace are:
Тo promote cycling and raise awareness about road
safety.
To unite the cycling community of Europe, to
inspire more people to cycle and travel sustainably and promote the EuroVelo
cycling route network.
Malden Belchev, 3 of his children and a group of fellow cyclists and friends will cycle from Bulgaria to London carrying an alternative Olympic torch and
gathering more cyclists from Europe. The EVM will also endeavour to create
meet-ups and collaborate with local cycling clubs and relevant organisations to
put on 11 events to actively promote cycling and road safety. Circumstance permitting the
events will offer cycling training, road safety training, games, discussions
and workshops.
When we reach the UK we will pass the torch to other cyclists who have been affected by road traffic accidents. The group will continue towards London passing the torch to others along the way, until the whole group reach Hyde Park to open the 2012m Olympic lane and pass on the Alternative Olympic Flame to the Mayor of London – Boris Johnson.
Route: From Sofia via Pleven, using the EuroVelo - the network of cycling routes in Europe. The cycling through 11 countries along the rivers Danube, Rheine and Main.
The EuroVelo is a project of
the European Cyclists’ Federation (ECF) to develop a network of high-quality
cycling routes linking all countries in Europe.
It can be used by long-distance cycle tourists, as well as by local
people making daily journeys.
Hopes and Aspirations:
We hope to have a representative of all European cycling and National Tourist and sports associations, to promote safe and sustainable travel, cycling tourism and road safety. We are looking for participants from all European countries to join us.
The main group - 30 people (enrollment form will be published on March 1, 2012)
Partial participation - Yes, by advanced
registration (registration form will be published on March
1, 2012)
Fundraising – Participants will be expected to raise
funds for their participation and for a charity of their choice.
WE NEED YOUR HELP
To help us better realize the organization of this high-energy event we are looking for support both financial and non-commercial by businesses and organizations all across Europe.We need your help and support as participants, sponsors and supporters, now.
