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Racing for the Earth - Earth Day

by | 27-04-2015 06:12 recommendations 0

Earth race is an annual cycling event held in commemoration of earth day every 22nd April. This year, during the fourth edition of the event, due to the date landing in the middle of the week, it was celebrated on Saturday the 25th to make it more accessible to people. The main aim of the race is to advocate for safe cycling while promoting environmental awareness and encouraging the adoption of cycling  within the cities to fight against increased pollution and climate change.


Racers registering



I have been volunteering with one of the organizing societies, that is Wild Life Africa, for the past 6 months and I got the opportunity to play the role of being one of the marshals along the biking trail where a little friend kept me company while I waited for the bikers to get to my checkpoint. Some people went for the 25 kilometre race while more adventurous and experienced riders went for the 50 kilometre race. It was refreshing to see entire families come to take part in the event and very challenging to see children as young as 7 and 9 ride and complete the 25km race through the rugged terrain.


Bikers going uphill



Another bonus is that I got to meet my fellow Kenyan ambassador Samuel Muoria though he did not know that we did in fact meet haha. I recognized him from his picture.Hi Samuel!!! :)



It was a great event and I look forward to next year?s edition of the race. Hopefully the turnout will be even bigger and the impact stronger on our society.
 
Me sitted next to Earth Race banner

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5 Comments

  • says :
    yes! it's just that it took me a minute to realize it was you Sam haha.. next time :)

    Thank you Arushi :D
    Posted 28-04-2015 23:18

  • says :
    I'm sorry you couldn't make it for your event Jayson, hope you'll have the opportunity next year :)
    Posted 28-04-2015 23:16

  • Arushi Madan says :
    Oh Interesting ! you volunteered as marshal.
    Promoting cycling by such cycle race is a very nice way of celebrating Earth Day .
    Thanks for sharing , Aness.
    Posted 28-04-2015 04:36

  • says :
    Wow,Hahaha I am amazed that we actuary met Aness and I said Hi?
    Posted 27-04-2015 20:53

  • Jayson Villeza says :
    Amazing! We also have an event like that but it's an Earth Day Run. Sadly, I was not able to join even though the company I'm working for is one of the sponsors.
    Posted 27-04-2015 09:35

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