The drivers were able to experience the instability of a cyclist when being passed by a larger vehicle. Photo: Courtesy.
The presentation of the ‘Respect the Cyclist’ bike ride took place in its 9th edition, which will take place on Sunday, April 23 from 9:00 a.m. in the Guasú Metropolitan Park over a distance of 27 kilometers.
It is expected great cycling event is organized by AMABICI Red de Bicisendas and during the launch of the event An awareness and empathy action called “Drivers pedal” was carried outin the vicinity of Avenida Primer Presidente between Mayor Francisco Vargas and Marcelino Pérez Martínez.
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during launch there was an action with public transport drivers, which consisted of a simulation of cycling, placing them in static trainers where while they were pedaling, the public transport trucks of lines 12 and 48 passed at high speed alongside the drivers, in such a way that they can know the instability that a cyclist experiences when being passed by a larger vehicle at a shorter distance than the established one (1.5 meters).
It is important to highlight the collaboration of the Magno and San Isidro companies who made their transportation and drivers available to carry out this important activity.
In relation to bike ride, the purpose of which is to remind citizens that the bicycle is a means of transportation and within traffic, both motorists and motorcyclists must respect the overtaking rule.
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Attending the “Cycling Ride” is free of charge, as every year there will be a limited edition commemorative jersey on sale, it is a cycling jersey with all the technical aspects. The purchase is optional and its cost amounts to the sum of 70,000 guaraníes.
the tour This time it is as follows: Guasú Metropolitan Park, Madame Lynch Av., Aviadores del Chaco, República Argentina Av., Alberto Souza, Juan S Bogarín, Las Perlas, Foreign Civil Legion, San Alfonso, Carmen Soler, Prof. Juan Carlos Moreno , Dr. Martínez Yaryes, Carmen Soler, Kubitschek, May 25, José Rodó, Cerro Corá, Gral. Santos, Mcal Estigarribia, Gral. Bruguez, Eligio Ayala, Mexico, Palma, Montevideo, Costanera de Asunción, Av. Primer Presidente and Av. Madame Lych.
The event is organized by the Sports Directorate of the Municipality of Asunción, Amabici, the National Traffic and Road Safety Agency and the Ministry of Public Works and Communications.
For more information call the mobile +595-984777.661.
