The ninth Kaunas biker’s parade attracted plenty of bike lovers. Parade participants range in age from elementary school up to the ninth decade topped athletes. The parade will roll about 18 kilometers.
For the ninth time, is organized in Kaunas biker’s parade brought together over 200 bike enthusiasts. This year, the organizers distributed 210 reflective bands, but part of the cyclists had their jackets, so the number of participants could grow to 300. "The number of participants involved, will ensure safety. The entire parade will be accompanied by protection and emergency medical vehicles. Also, volunteers will oversee the parade participant’s and move properly according to the rules. We gave the participants reflective strips, which also contribute to security. "Critical mass" is the unauthorized event, and this is the official parade, so we must take care of security, "- said the Environmental Protection Department spokeswoman Lamia Griauslytė.
The first Kaunas bicycle parade was held four years ago, on the occasion of the European Mobility Week. Thus was born the tradition of organizing parades. However, the participants lacked a parade over the years, so it started in the spring and fall. Each year, the parade organizers select a different route in order to further familiarize the participants with the Kaunas city and the involvement of as many communities. This year Kaunas biker’s parade started from the Kaunas State Musical Theatre garden. Participants drew over Liberty Avenue Gediminas Street, and then through the Zalgiris Arena, prospectus will travel to the center. Parade finish - Lithuanian sports at the university. The total track length of 18 kilometers after reaching the finish line, participants will be students ready for entertainment. It will be awarded the most original, the youngest, and the oldest rider. Elderly participant Kaunas cyclists took part in the parade and the elderly man. He 82 years old Cyclist in safety vest says that these distances are often rides and feels great, as always in sports. "I do not remember how old I ride a bike. And I am in Vilnius, Klaipeda and to have traveled by bicycle. Since 2000, the year I started to run, and this year the 34-degree heat 8 kilometers around the lake ran snaffle. I am a sports person, and thus participate in the parade, "- said the optimistic Mars.
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