JERUSALEM FOR BICYCLES
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"Our aim: to promote bicycling in Jerusalem"
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In this mailing: Jerusalem day ride Friday 10 May 2002

Note: All rides currently advertised by the Amuta in our newsletter or on
the Internet are only suggestions. The Amuta takes no responsibility for
these rides or their participants. People come and ride spontaneously.

Jerusalem day ride Friday 10 May 2002

(See attached for Hebrew announcement)

A bicycle ride to celebrate Jerusalem day!

The ride is being organised by the Phillip Leon Centre (Matnas) together with us, Jerusalem for Bicycles, and the Department of Sport of the Jerusalem municipality.

The ride promises to be a big event with many participants. The city is advertising it widely and we are participating by providing 50 bicyles to children who can't afford bicycles. Our idea is to encourage cycling. This has been made possible by a donation we recieved from a fund in honour of Paul Isaacs. The donation was made via the PEF, Israel Endowment Fund. We are very pleased to be able to do this for kids who want to ride but who can't afford their own bicycle. The kids are chosen by Erez of the Phillip Leon Matnas (centre for extramural activities)

Security will be provided by the local police. The cyclists will be escourted by police to
control traffic and a service to repair bicycles en route. Every precaution will be taken to make the ride safe and enjoyable for everyone. The KKL (Jewish National fund) will provide forest escourts and explanation at the Kennedy memorial.

Another goal of the ride is to make the citizens of Jerusalem aware of the beauty of the forest and the close proximity of the forest to the neighborhoods.

When: Starting at 1330 and finishing at 1600

Where: Starting from Phillip Leon Matnas (Neighborhood centre for extramural activities) #8 Chile Street, Jerusalem. Just behind the Monster ("Mifletzet") park in Kiryat Yovel.

Short family route: 7 Km. Phillip Leon Center (Henrietta Szold) - Moshav Ora and Aminadav - Kennedy Memorial and back to the Phillip Leon center.

Longer ride: 9.5 Km Phillip Leon Centre (Henrietta Szold) - Ora junction - detour road to the Kennedy Memorial and back to return to Phillip Leon Center.

Extension for expert riders: Additional ride from Kennedy Memorial into the forest

There will be a break for refreshments and for an explanation of the memorial and forest.

Those interested can hire bicycles. There is a limited supply so please register beforehand. (If you have your own bicycle you don’t need to register.)

Bike helmet required.

Registration and other details call Karen or Erez 6416896

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REGULAR (no fee, free) RIDES CALENDAR:

Critical Mass
The last Friday of every month at 1:00 PM in front of the HaMashbir in the
city center. Demonstration for cyclists' rights by circling the city center
for 45 minutes.
Details: Leon (053) 801-867.

Mountain Biking Sat.
Every Saturday at 7:00 am. We leave from the Binyanei Ha'Uma (Convention
Center) parking lot. This is a fun and challenging 3-hour ride in the
Jerusalem hills. No prior registration required. Details: Benny van Vlymen
phone: 561-9416 e-mail: belavi@...

WOW:
Women on Wheels (WOW) women only, once a month around Jerusalem (20 km).
Confirm ahead of time with Laurie: 652-1541.

Road Bikes: Sat.
Every Shabbat at 7:00 am from the Binyanei Ha'Uma (Convention Center)
parking lot. This is a two-hour light ride on streets and paths around
Jerusalem, for fun and exercise. No prior registration required. Details:
Benny van Vlymen phone: 561-9416 e-mail: belavi@...

Road Bikes: Fri.
Friday at 7:00am leaving the "Mifletset" sculpture in Kiryat HaYovel and
heading westward; return at about 12:00pm. Covering about 90km. Details:
Mike 02-679-0018

JERUSALEM FOR BICYCLES
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"Our aim: to promote bicycling in Jerusalem"

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