Public cycling campaign to stress on road safety
While the rest of the world seems to be having very little care over road safety, Qatar cycling groups and bike enthusiasts in the nation will be hosting a campaign to promote public awareness on road safety.
This special programme called “Share the Road Campaign” will be inaugurated on the 30th of October.
According to the itinerary of this campaign, the participants will be divided into two groups. Group A will begin their ride from Katara Cultural Village and move on to The Pearl, Lusail Circuit, Tenbek and then back to Katara (approximately 96km).
Group B will be doing a short ride of about 19km from Katara to The Pearl-Qatar and then back to Katara.
According to the Qatar Chain Reaction (QCR) founding member, Ben Keane, anybody and everybody are welcome to take part in the event. He said, “Everyone is welcome. It does not matter whether you are a pro cyclist, a weekend warrior or just a regular bike commuter. If you’re riding on two wheels, you need to get involved. This is for us”.
He also added, “We will follow the stop lights and all road rules. We ask everyone to follow our pace so we can show that it is indeed possible for cyclists and motorists to share one road”.
The participants can use any type of bicycle but wearing a helmet is mandatory. Those without helmets will not be permitted to take part in the programme.
Speaking about the campaign, Keane stated, “The activity is also a part of the ‘Ride of the Champions’ organized by the Qatar Cycling Federation aimed at promoting Union Cycliste Internationale’s World Road Championships, to be held in Qatar from October 9 to 16 next year.”
He further said, “There is an increase of bike-related accidents on the road. We (cyclists) already know how dangerous it is to ride on our streets and it is about time for us to unite and do something about it.”
In co-ordination with QCF, Keane noted that various cycling communities in Qatar which include Qatar Cyclist , Filipino International Triathletes Qatar, United Filipino Mountain Bikers Qatar, Tri Club Doha, Pinoy Roadies - Qatar and QCR are all teaming up to join the advocacy.
He urged cyclists and enthusiasts to “unite and ride as one” and to help share the information on social media to attract more participants.
Participants will meet at Katara at 5.30am and the “Share the Road Campaign” programme will start at 6am. The ride will start at 6.30am. [Gulf Times]
no need to share the road just put bike lanes everywhere
when it will be?
Well it's Good to hear this.. unfortunately they should suggest also to put Bicycle Lanes Around Doha.. The only one i know where they have the bicyle lanes is the roads near villagio.