The banners that represent the 10 proposals that we bring to the COP in order to foster the inclusion of cycling in the NDCs ("Nationally Determined Contributions" ie the commitment and plans of countries to reduce green house gases emissions) are now on the way to the European continent with the support of multiple sailing boats !
An epic start took place in Belém under the auspices of in the presence of our Ambassador, State Representative Ângelo Augusto de Oliveira Ferrari and David Chaves Costa, our coordinator in Belém
Some of the banners made their way further in Brazil before reaching Guyana :
French Guyana support was also outstanding with exceptional presence of our super riders from last year Sam and Diego as well as xxxx our local ride coordinator !
A greet and meet at Horta in the Acores was also an opportunity to demonstrate the support of collectivities in our ride to the COP with the support of Ms. Maria Antónia Dutra, Vice President of the Horta City Council, and discussing with her the importance of cycling as a climate solution. We were then given a wonderful welcome directly by Mr. Carlos Manuel da Silveira Ferreira (President of the Horta City Council).
Thank you to our coordinator in Horta, and cyclist, Marriel Romualdo, for his enthusiasm and dedication! He made a great team with our multi-branch and multi-country coordinator, Ana Lu Moreno: the two discovered another thing they have in common besides their love of cycling—they’re both Cariocas! Thank you also to Ms. Paula Brum, secretary to the President of the Horta City Council, for her invaluable support.