Site Visits

On Friday, 10th March, delegates will have the opportunity to visit relevant sites around Cape Town where the Velo Mondial 2006 objectives are being put into place. When registering, delegates will be able to choose one Site Visit from the following:

Bicycling Empowerment Network (BEN) Bicycle Workshops
Participants will have the opportunity to experience BEN’s flagship upliftment program, which has successfully integrated the bicycle into a local community. Meet the local people, experience township life and see how the bicycle positively impacts disadvantaged communities.

Klipfontein Corridor
Visit Cape Town’s Mobility Strategy at work. Geared towards enhancing quality of life of both commuters and pedestrians, with a healthy balance between motorised transport and the provision of safer public spaces, the Klipfontein Corridor is inspirational.

City Cycle Route
Cape Town is undergoing a transformation of its road network and bicycle paths are being incorporated across the city. Participants will experience the effectiveness of some of these routes as an alternative transport mode in the City.

MTN Science Centre
An internationally acclaimed exhibition detailing the history of the bicycle and bicycle innovation

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