Tie and Wind rally promotes bicycle culture in Armenia

PanARMENIAN.Net - Tie and Wind cycling rally was organized in the frames of Sunchild International Environmental Protection Festival on Sunday, November 15.

The Foundation for Preservation of Wildlife and Cultural Assets of Armenia and Amateur Cycling and Cycling Tourism Federation collaborated in organizing the event, while the Foundation's general partner VivaCell-MTS supported the implementation of the project.

More than 60 cyclers started the tour at the Freedom Square to pass through Yerevan’s central streets, wearing official suits. The tour aimed to draw the society's attention to air pollution, car overload in big communities, also stressing the importance of bicycle culture in big cities.

Representatives of state, social and educational institutions and citizens supporting the idea took part in the event.

Also joining the rally was the chairman of Foundation for Preservation of Wildlife and Cultural Assets of Armenia Ruben Khachatryan.