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The Green Wheelers Mountain Biking in Israel |
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Thursday & Friday - 7th and 8th April 2005 - One to One 24hr Kinneret Ride For Victims of Terror in Israel THE RIDE On Thursday 7 April, please join us, the many overseas riders who are identifying with the people of Israel, to cycle 62 kilometers in the Third Annual Bikathon around the Kinneret. We begin from our headquarters at the Ein Gev Hotel at 09.00. The scenery changes every few kilometers as we ride passed agricultural fields, the Golan Heights cliffs, the Jordan River, tombs of the Sages, the ancient town of Tiberias, the Horns of Hittin, banana plantations, and back for a welcome picnic lunch on the lawn by the lake where we can meet up with the many Israeli and overseas participants. The next morning Friday 8 April we have a second circuit starting at 06.00. The riders will have full technical support, with water and food available en route. Note: The ride is not suitable for children under the age of 14. THE REASON www.one-to-one.org, London, is dedicated to help individuals and families, affected by terrorist acts. Your participation and sponsorship will help provide individual children needing special support with treatment at the Israel Center for the Treatment of Psychotrauma in Jerusalem for as long as necessary. All money goes directly to Keren Klita, a Jerusalem-based registered charity. Registration fee is 110 shekels (until 1 April) through www.shvoong.co.il/bike/one2one thereafter 130 shekels. tel: 1-700-700-305; fax 03 618-0204 We will appreciate if you also bring sponsorship. Hotel accommodation is available at our headquarters, the Ein Gev Hotel at reduced rates. Adrian Wolff, [email protected] 03 540-3469; 054 454-3469 Regular Rides On Friday mornings we have a mountain bike ride in different parts of the country - normally in the Carmel or Jerusalem hills area. Level of ride is Intermdiate+. To join the ride, call Ronnie 054-4944539 for details. - Not sutable for beginners. On Saturday Mornings we have a Road Ride at a brisk pace - 30+ km/h average. Distance between 70-100 kilometers. Call Ronnie on 0544-944539 for details of the meeting place on the Friday before the ride Forum Page The forum page is service to you the members of The Green Wheelers. If you are looking for ride partners, a lift to one of our ridrs, want to sell a bike or are looking to buy a second hand bike, post your message here. Equipment Required Mountain Bike (tires should be fitted with "pas gumi" and/or "slime). Helmet (Compulsory) Water - at least 3 liters Food - something to give you energy on the ride Spare inner tube, puncture repair kit and a pump. Disclaimer By joining our rides each participant confirms that: 1. He/she is in good health and there is no medical reason preventing him/her from participating in the tour. 2. He/She releases the organizers of the tour from all claims arising out of, in consequences of any loss, injury, damage to his/her person or property while participating in the tour. 3. He/She is aware of and accepts the risks in participating in the tour. If you have any questions, you can call me on 054-944539 or E-Mail [email protected] |