19/07/2024
Join the Ride: Tribute to Biniam Girmay!
Celebrate the incredible achievements of Biniam Girmay, the first Black African cyclist to win stages and wear the green jersey in the Tour de France! Green Pedals invites you to an exciting bike ride through Addis Ababa, showcasing our city's new bike and walk lanes.
This event isn't just about fun—it's about inspiring our community to embrace cycling for a healthier, greener future. Let's ride together, celebrate together, and transform Addis Ababa together!
📅 Date: [21/07/2024]
📍 Starting Point: Sheraton hotel, Addis Ababa
🎉 Organized by: Green Pedals
Be part of this historic celebration and make a difference. See you there! 🚴♂️🌍💚
Event Overview:
• Purpose: Tribute to Biniam Girmay, promote new bike and walk lanes, enhance lives through cycling, reduce traffic, showcase Addis Ababa, promote a healthy lifestyle, and inspire others to cycle.
• Date: [21/07/2024]
• Location: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
• Distance: 20 km
• Participants: Cyclists of all levels, including families, tourists, and local enthusiasts.
Event Objectives:
1. Tribute to Biniam Girmay
o Celebrate Biniam Girmay's achievements in the Tour de France.
2. Promote Green Transportation
o Highlight new bike lanes and advocate for reduced carbon emissions.
3. Enhance Lives Through Cycling
o Encourage daily cycling for health benefits and reduced traffic.
4. Showcase Addis Ababa
o Visit tourist attractions
5. Promote Healthy Lifestyles
o Inspire regular cycling activity.
Route Map:
Route Plan for Cycling Event
Event Duration: 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Total Distance: 20 km
Dress Code: All participants must wear Helmet and green jerseys to tribute Biniam Girmay.
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1. Starting Point: Sheraton Addis Ababa
• Activity: Stretching, photo, and video making
• Time: 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
2 First Stop: Abrehot Library (4 Kilo, Addis Ababa)
• Distance from Start: 3.5 km
• Activity: Photo and video making, promoting education with the library backdrop
• Time: 2:35 PM - 2:50 PM
3. Adwa St (Addis Ababa)
• Distance from Previous Stop: 1.5 km
• Activity: Casual ride, sightseeing
• Time: 2:50 PM - 3:00 PM
4. Piassa Arada Building (Arada, Addis Ababa)
• Distance from Previous Stop: 1.5 km
• Activity: Photo and video making
• Time: 3:00 PM - 3:10 PM
5. Mexico Square (Chad St, Addis Ababa)
• Distance from Previous Stop: 2 km
• Activity: Photo and video making, snacks reunion in front of African Union headquarters
• Time: 3:10 PM - 3:30 PM
6. Sarbet (Addis Ababa)
• Distance from Previous Stop: 2.5 km
• Activity: Casual ride, sightseeing
• Time: 3:30 PM - 3:40 PM
7. Wengelawit Building
• Distance from Previous Stop: 1.5 km
• Activity: Photo and video making
• Time: 3:40 PM - 3:50 PM
8. Welo Sefer Dani Plaza
• Distance from Previous Stop: 1.5 km
• Activity: Reunion and refreshment
• Time: 3:50 PM - 4:10 PM
9. Airport Parking (Addis Ababa)
• Distance from Previous Stop: 2.5 km
• Activity: Photo and video making with the first Ethiopian aircraft
• Time: 4:10 PM - 4:30 PM
10. Ending Point: Cuccina Restaurant (Behind Millennium Hall, Bole Dildey)
• Distance from Previous Stop: 3 km
• Activity: After party, barbecue, coffee, relaxing while watching the last race of the Tour de France, celebrating Biniam Girmay’s green jersey win, dancing, and playing
• Time: 4:45 PM - 6:00 PM
Notice & Budget for Cycling Event
Event Details:
• Date & Time: [21/07/2024], 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM
• Total Distance: 20 km
• Dress Code: Green jerseys (provided)
Meeting Point: Sheraton Addis Ababa at 2:00 PM
Participation Fee: [1,800] ETB
• Includes: Green jersey, barbecue +rice & veggie, refreshments, 1 liter of water, photo/video package
Payment Deadline: [before starting the ride]
• Payment Method: [cash/transfer]
• Contact for Payment: [+251937800741/+251948462800]
Additional Notes:
• Safety: First aid kits and support vehicles available
• Historical Significance: Celebrating Biniam Girmay’s achievement in the Tour de France
• Bike rent 600birr/day
Contact Information:
• Event Coordinator: [Thomas Samson]
• Phone: [+251937800741]
• Email: [[email protected]]
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Budget Overview:
Item Cost per Participant (ETB)
Green Jersey ( 700 )
Barbecue & Refreshments ( 600 )
Water (1 liter) (30)
Photo & Video Package (450)
Total [1,800 ETB]
Let's make this a memorable and enjoyable event!
