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Tuesday, July 13, 2010-- Tournus and Cluny , the sumptuous and green heart of the country, was host to this event, remarkably well organization by Alain Pradier.
The EcoCyclo patrol took the environmental message and Alain Pradier, organizer and chairman of the FCC Burgundy, is particularly sensitive to the message and supportive of the endeavor.
Like last year, the weather was unusually warm and participants were found throwing water bottles by the side of the road after refueling stations, and establishing official collection sites after the stations was seen as a possible solution to this.
On the paper and packaging side, it was rather remarkable clean compared to other such events.
La Bourguignonne 2010 patrol
- Patricia Berthelier
- Andre Perez
- Laurent Lespagnol
- Didier Liger
- Jean Yves Royer
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| *L'Ariegeoise--Cycling Green |
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With its mountains, valleys, forests, grasslands, snowy peaks, and rivers, it is no understatement to say the Ariege is green!
The 4100 cyclists left to navigate the roads of L'Ariege 2010 saw green everywhere and of course on the uniforms of the EcoCyclo Patrol, spreading the word of eco citizenship to the crowd.
There is still some progress to be made and there were some small difficulties in the supply of cups and bottles. This year has been very vigilant about these things, but it is always difficult to manage dozens of thirsty cyclists, some on the verge of dehydration, in these first days of intense heat.
Undoubtedly attitudes are evolving in the right direction, with the help of the patrol in the Pyrenees, under the leadership of Pierre Gadiou.
The 2010 l'Ariegeoise Patrol
- Pierre Gadiou
- Claire Jaunet
- Anne Pauline Santer
- Philippe Bruant
- Jean Christophe Massoubre
- Philippe Pouey
- Camille Mourin
- Pierre Guerif
- Pierre Redal
- Dominique Lahirigoyen
Patrick Francois
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| *La Bearn CyclEspoir 2010 |
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Nearly 400 cyclists from all over France were at the start of the 2010 Beam CyclEspoir in the suburbs of Pau under gray skies but thankfully no rain.
Some of the local cycling personalities such as Hubert Arbes (former teammate of Bernard Hinault), Marcel Queheille (winner of a climb in the Tour de France in 1959) were present to encourage the competitors and the widow of Raymond Mastrotto, winner of a Tour stage to Pau.
The event offered a full course (the Val d'Ossau--183 km and 3400 meters of height difference) and a short course (the Marie Blanque--112 km and 1600 meters of height difference).
The organization of the event was perfect at all levels through the efforts of Jean-Jacques Teschen, responsible for organization and Jean-Marc Demartelaere responsible for security, and to whom the Eco Cyclo Patrol offered thanks for their hospitality.
La Bearn CyclEspoir Eco Cyclo Patrol 2010:
- Philippe Bruant
- Pierre Gadiou
- Pierre Guerif
- Claire Jaunet
- Jean-Christophe Massoubre
- Manu Pina
- Pierre Redal
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| *The Quebrantahuesos 2010 |
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Monday, June 21, 2010--For its twentieth anniversary, Quebrantahuesos further escalated the limits of its possibilities, welcoming more than 10,000 cyclists, but it required tremendous human resources and logistical support, under the supervision of Roberto Iglesias.
The atrocious weather at the summit Somport provide a challenged for hundreds of cyclists that were ill-prepared or struggled with the descent from the Aspe Valley. 6,000 cyclists however, still managed to reach the finish.
The Quebrantahuesos is the monument to the glory of European Cyclosport, and the Eco Bicycle Patrol Patrol were 12 strong at the start line to make sure participants adhere to the environmental principals of the event.
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| *The Green Patrol rolls into the Verdon |
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Sunday, May 30, 2010--The views of Lake St. Croix, Valensole plateau and gorges nearby, inspire respect for the natural environmental a desire to be an Eco Ride in 2010.
It was clear that the majority of the 800 cyclists have also heard appeals by the facilitator and the warnings of the organizers, as the nature of Verdon was not polluted by the passing of this beautiful Cyclosportive event.
A further confirmation that attitudes are changing in the right direction, although there is always some grumpy participants that don't respect the area, the appeals of the organizers or their cycling friends--the EcoPatrol, working hard to complete their mission.
The Patrol was really satisfied with this beautiful event, held on a natural spring day. Thank you to Jean Yves Cauvin and his team.
The 2010 Verdon patrol
- Patrick FRANCOIS
- Ana MONZIER
- Christophe PAGAT
- Jean ROSA
- Dominique DERAIN
- Sebastien GISSINGER
- Pierre OURNIER
- Sebastien JOUSSERAND
EcoCyclo Blog
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| *The Scott 1000 Bosses 2010 |
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The event took a significant turn for its 23rd edition, leaving the historic site of Tassin la Demi Lune, for the village of Grezieu Lavarenne, door to the Monts du Lyonnais, and thus providing the organization with a healthy breath of fresh air and direct access to the natural environment and amazing scenery essential to the success of a mass cycling event..
The Eco Cyclo patrol, faithful to his habits, was present in numbers to support the 1,800 participants and a new set up provide water supply points from jerry cans, rather than relying on mountains of cups or small bottles.
The Scott 1000 Bosses 2010 Eco Cyclo Patrol
- Patricia BERTHELIER
- Helen BEVIS
- Andre PEREZ
- Patrick FRANCOIS
- Herve JOUNIAUX
- Philippe IMBERT
- Pierre GADIOU
- Dominique DERAIN
- Sebastien GISSINGER
- Laurent LESPAGNOL
- Laurent GRISEL
Report by Patrick Francois
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Great Spring weather welcomed Le Bisou 2010, which has steadily grown and now is entering the circle of events to get over 1,000 participants. Taking into account that the Valerie Charpigny's team has set a limit to the number of participants in order to ensure a quality event, it is clear that Le Bisou has the potential to become an event that stands out on the national calendar.
Environmental issues weren't ignored with the selective screening of sites and event supplies, cleaner vehicles used and repeated information throughout.
The only downside of this beautiful sunny day of sport was the availability of small plastic 33 cl water bottles that were used and discarded by the riders.
Report by Patrick Francis
Pictures thanks to FP
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| *The Pinar del Rio Cycling Team Joins the Ecoflag Movement |
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Cyclists in the Pinar del Rio municipality has always kept a close connection with the great and the diverse natural reservation of flora and fauna the area provides.
Through the years the team has also contributed to the improvement of the environment in other ways. Since our sportsmen need a healthy environment to practice sport, they have frequently organized environmental activities such as tree planting, clean ups, and recycling raw materials, such as tires, iron and aluminium cans.
These athletes donate these raw materials to the State for recycling and in this way contribute to the development of a sustainable economy, as well as ensuring a healthy environment that allows us to practice sport in a safe arena. ?
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Report by: Alfonso Rudybelsi Melgarejo Esquijarosa
Advisor: MSc. Fernando Emilio Valladares Fuentes
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| *2009 Honolulu Century Ride |
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The 28th Honolulu Century Ride took place on 27 September. 2300 athletes took part in the 100 mile and 75 mile events.
My company, JALUX, is involved in the event and we handed out eco-stickers to the 1100 Japanese participants. We also handed out a questionnaire and gave eco-cards to 300 cyclist at the packet pick-up. Awareness seems to be high among cyclists and the Ecoflag at the finish line was well received.
GSA Tennozu Captain, Akiko Baba
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| *The 2009 Eco-Cyclo Patrol Season |
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The Eco-Cyclo Patrol wraps up the 2009 season in Marsaille with "les Bosses du 13", and a year that has seen excellent work done and recorded significant progress at most events where organizers incorporated eco-responsibility into their event.
The Eco-Cyclo Patrol is spearheading the ECO CYCLING program, backed by the FFC, as part of its of Sustainable Cycling Action Plan.
More than 60 cyclists have taken part in the Patrol across 22 events on the regional, national and international levels, reaching more than 58,000 cyclists of all ages and levels.
A number of former champions, business leaders and media personalities have publicly supported these actions and we look optimistically to an even more committed season in 2010.
Thank you to the Patrol for their perseverance and commitment, to the partners that engaged with the Patrol and the organizers convinced of the need for this program.
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| *3rd Mt. Fuji Eco-Cycling 2009 |
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Promoting environmental awareness and cycling, the Japan Cycling Association's 3rd Mt. Fuji Eco-Cycling 2009 took place on 12-13 September, around the perimeter of Japan's iconic mountain.
Starting and finishing at Yamanakako in Yamanashi prefecture, the event has attracted an increasing number of participants each year, reaching 1500 cyclists in 2009. GSA supporters take part each year and there was a GSA Booth set up as usual.
An environmental forum was held on 12th with GSA Executive Director, Tatsuo Okada, Perimeter Bicycling Association of America's, Richard DeBernardis and former pro-cyclist Jamie Carne taking part. Clean ups are also organized around the event, which is contributing in the campaign to make Mt. Fuji a world heritage site.
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La Lapebie, the last cycling event of the season in the Pyrenees took place on September 6, 2009 at Luchon (Haute-Garonne)
Nearly a thousand participants took part in the event that features 3 legendary cols of the Tour de France--the difficult Port Bales (1755 m), made famous by the 2007 Tour, the Col de Mente (1349 m), and the Col du Portillon (1293 m).
In an environment this sumptuous, the behavior of cyclists was generally good although some garbage was discarded at the foot of the Col des Ares.
In the general course of 156 kilometers and 3400 meters in altitude, Maxime Martin was the first to cross the finish line ahead of Mathieu Dumont and Laurent Four. Karine SAYSSET ended unsurprisingly the top ranking female.
At the finish all competitors found themselves in a very friendly atmosphere around an excellent meal and unanimously recognized the quality of the course and organization.
Thank you to Brigitte Lapebie for a warm welcome and the quality of his work.
The 2009 La Lapebie Eco Cyclo-Patrol
- Emile Arbes
- Pierre Gadiou
- Jean-Christophe Massoubre
- Manuel Pina
Report by Pierre Gadiou
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| *L'Etape Sanfloraine 2009 |
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The Eco-Cyclo Patrol joined 750 cycling enthusiasts and Bernard Hinault, on another sunny August day for "L'Etape Sanfloraine 2009". It has been a great season for the Patrol and this was another good chance to spread the Eco-citizen message.
It was a great race, with great organization. Bravo and thank you to Andre Pezet and his team.
L'Etape Sanfloraine 2009 Patrol
- Camille MOURIN
- Jeremie BESSIERE
- Franck FOURNIER
- David SAN FILIPPO
- Jacques RUSSIAS
- Thierry FIRMIN
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28 July 2009--The Pierre Jacques Cycling for All event took place on 25 July 2009 in Baretous and is a favorite among many cyclists familiar with the Pyrenees due to its difficulty--covering 160 kilometers and 4100 meters in altitude
The 2009 edition was a huge success with 330 participants, who appreciated the beauty of the landscapes and the warm welcome from volunteers of the Baretous Valley.
The Eco-Cyclo Patrol congratulates all participants for their respect for the environment with very few exceptions. A mention also for the organizers, who with the assistance of Bearn Initiatives Environment (BIE) set up information panels and recyclable tableware.
The Pierre Jacques 2009 Patrol:
- Emile Arbes
- Jacques Barthou
- Pierre Gadiou
- Didier Garat
- Jean Christophe Massoubre
- Philippe Pouey
- Raymond Trey
Report by Pierre Gadiou
Ecocyclo Blog
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For the first time in its history, "l'Etape du Tour Mondovelo" was held on 20 July, on the Montelimar--Mont Ventoux course, and the Eco-Cyclo Patrol played a pivotal role in the event promoting strong environmental values.
More than 100 committed cyclists worked throughout the event to promote environmentally friendly attitudes and the organizerfs efforts to promote awareness paid off beyond expectations. While some fans still have not seen the benefits of eco-citizen behavior in their sport, environmental awareness now blazes a trail through the most beautiful Cyclosportive events in the cycling calendar.
Finally, French Champion, Dimitri Champion highlighted the Patrolfs message at the event start line. The event joins other famous French "Cycling for All" events such as the Ardechoise and the Ariegeoise, events in Spain, Italy, and soon Germany and the UK. The Eco-Cyclo Patrol will be present throughout the events to convey a message of Eco-citizenship.
The 2009 l'Etape du Tour Mondovelo Eco-Cyclo Patrol:
Anne Haycraft, Helen Bevis, Muriel Tache, Pierre Gadiou, Jean Luc Lacoste, Stephane Perrot, Didier Garat, Bastien Garat, Sebastien Jousserand, Thierry Firmin, Emile Arbes, Philippe Bruant, Pierre Guerif, Jacques Barthou, Philippe Pouey, Jean Yves Royer, Thierry Saint Leger, Denis Boissiere, Thierry Bedos, Sebastien Gissinger, Laurent Lanfranchi, Andre Perez, Mark Haycraft, Camille Fabre, Jose Acedo, David Ducros, Franck Taysse
Report by Patrick Francois
Ecocyclo Blog
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Respect for the environment on the trail of giants
7 July 2009--The fifteenth "Hubert Arbes", organized by the Lourdes Cycling Club, attracted over 900 participants to Lourdes including a large contingent of Spanish cyclists.
The great journey of 165 km and 3300 meters in altitude included two mythical climbs of the Pyrenees: Col du Tourmalet (2115 m) and Col du Soulor (1474m), which were included for the first time in 1910 at the first Tour de France.
The competitors' behavior was exemplary and few packages were thrown on the road. Even the event doctor of the event was wearing a green jersey for Eco-awareness.
Nicolas Amblard Mazamet came finished first in 5:12 before Francis Torres and Spanish cyclist, Patxi Urizar Otamendi. The organization of the event was remarkable in every respect.
The Eco-Cyclo Patrol for the Hubert Arbes:
- Jacques Barthou
- Philippe Bruant
- Pierre Gadiou
- Pierre Guerif
- Sebastien Jousserand
- Jean-Christophe Massoubre
- Manu Pina
Report by Pierre Gadiou
Ecocyclo Blog
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| *The Ariegeoise hits the green! |
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28 June 2009 - The second half of June is traditionally the most active in the European Cycling calendar, with a series of weekly events of international standing, most of which have included environmental values and sustainable development in their organization.
The Ariegeoise reached a new stage in 2009 with its participation in the "Trophee Sud Eco Tour" (South Eco Tour Trophy) with our friends "Sud Velo Ne Jetez Plus". The Eco-Cyclo Patrol was present as always, enhancing the impact of the SET among the 3750 participants in the Ariegeoise 2009 on Saturday 27 June.
Eco-Cyclo Patrol of the Ariegeoise 2009
- Pierre Gadiou
- Emile Arbes
- Laurent Derain
- Sebastien Jousserand
- Christophe Massoubre
- Philippe Bruand
- Pierre Guerif
- David Tomes
Report by Patrick Francois
Ecocyclo Blog
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| *The Ardechoise 2009: Model for Sustainable Cyclosportive |
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The Ardechoise, a true model of modern society in the area of recreational sport. This year nearly 13,400 cyclists visited the village of Saint Felicien and the surrounding region, for one of the largest gatherings in European cycling.
Mistler Gerard and the team that organizes the Ardechois place environmental values and sustainable development at the heart of their management methodology and they are pioneering supporters of the Eco Cycle Program.
The emphasis this year was on safety and respect for the environment, with excellent communication between the EcoCyclo Patrol and particpants, and an excellent waste management system.
The Ardechoise Patrol 2009:
- Sebastien Gissinger
- Jean Luc Lacoste
- Philippe Imbert
- Laurent Lanfranchi
- Dominique Derain
- Laurent Derain
Ecocyclo Blog
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| *The Quebranthahuesos 2009 |
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20 June 2009 - Spectacular at all levels--The nineteenth edition of the Quebrantahuesos once again delighted nearly ten thousand participants in Sabinanigo in the Spanish province of Aragon. The popularity of Cyclospotif event in Europe is such that the organizers had to refuse almost twenty thousand applicants this year.
The Quebrantahuesos, which straddles the French-Spanish border, is a unique and magical event that offers a feast for the eyes.
The sponsor of the event, Joan Llanera, was an Olympic champion in track cycling in Beijing and some Spanish cycling, such as Escartin, Olano, and Beloki also honored the event by taking part.
Setting up many information boards and countless bins and water tanks, with the distribution of bottles, encouraged competitors to respect nature, although significant resources were in place to collect waste along the route, discarded by some participants.
Eco Bike Patrol thank Roberto Iglesias and his team for their warm welcome, a symbol of friendship between border organizers of cycling.
Eco Bike Patrol of Quebrantahuesos 2009:
- Emile Arbes
- Jacques Barthou
- Philippe Bruant
- Pierre Gadiou
- Didier Garat
- Philippe Pouey
- Manu Pina
Report by Pierre Gadiou
Ecocyclo Blog
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| *The Midi Libre Cycl'Aigoual 2009 |
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15 June 2009-- Eco Cyclo Patrol were at the Midi Libre Cycl'Aigoual, which is the tenth round of the FFC Cyclosportive Label d'Or Trophy, under a bright sun and unique landscapes.
The small town of Meyrueis took his look of summer, he had actually been a pity not to take the necessary steps to preserve these landscapes of the Gorges de la Jonte and Tarn, A true natural privileged that cyclists like all athletes from around the world, appreciate.
Eco Bike Patrol was particularly motivated by this beautiful environment surrounding the small town of Meyrueis , and it is clear that attitudes among cyclists are changing in the directionof eco-citizenship.
Denis Boissiere and his enterprising young team, have another success to celebrate.
The Eco Cyclo Patrol of the Midi Libre Cycl'Aigoual 2009:
- Patrick Francois
- Alain Devita
- Stephane Perrot
- David San Filippo
- James Beaumont
- Camille Mourin
- Pierre Hermand
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7 June--The Bearn Cycl'Espoir is the first race of the season for the Eco Bike Patrol in the Pyrenees.
This beautiful event combines sport and generosity in raising funds for research into charcot disease.
This is an opportunity for a reunion fans of the corner after three months will have the opportunity to review the many organized cycling in the mountains.
Initially, at Laroin in the suburbs of Pau, the atmosphere is very friendly once again under a clear sky after heavy rain the previous day that have discouraged many participants.
Andre Darrigade, sponsor of the 156 km event, started the event and groups formed quickly as the event rode through green slopes towards the valley of Ossau by the pretty towns of Bruges and Louvie-Juzon.
At the foot of the Col d'Aubisque, thebiggest challenge of the day, the Raymond Mastrotto trophy (donated by his wife Colette) was up for grabs, causing a great fight between the best riders.
The sublime descent of the Litor ridge unfortunately saw a few riders offload their waste, but were soon taken to task. Fortunately, such behaviors becomes increasingly rare.
The Eco Bike Patrol thank Jean-Jacques Techene and the entire organizing team for their hospitality and congratulate them for their event, winning ana ward for the "sport, education and sustainable development" for sporting events and cultural eco-responsible in Aquitaine in 2009.
The Bearn Cycl'Espoir Eco Cyclo Patrol:
- Emile Arbes
- Philippe Bruant
- Pierre Gadiou
- Pierre Guerif
- Didier Garat
- Philippe Pouey
- Manu Pina
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Saturday, 6 June 2009: Despite heavy rain, Team Bianchi was on the start line, undeterred, for the Chiappucci 2009.
The Eco Cyclo Patrol was there too with 600 of the 917 cyclists registered (the weather was indeed a deterrent to some) and as the peloton climbed through the villages, they were applauded warmly by the residents.
Participants were again encouraged to be eco-citizens and the organizers, led by the indefatigable Patrick BLIGNY, have fully supported the presence of the Patrol. Elected officials and dignitaries at the head of which we find the President of the Burgundy Region, Francois PATRIAT, were involved in setting the 107-km course and enjoyed the presence of the Patrol.
It only remains to hope that 2010 will finally be sunny after the storms of 2008 and 2009, so that the crowd can enjoy the event they deserve.
The Chiappucci 2009 Patrol
- Patricia Berthelier
- Jeremie BESSIERE
- Franck FOURNIER
- Jean Yves ROYER
- Andre PEREZ
Finally, thank you to Maurice Franck for his commitment and his kindness. Respect for the environment, the riders, and the region is not an empty word for him--in perfect concordance with Eco Cyclo values.
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25 May 2009--The basic colors of Landes are the green of the vast forest, ocean blue and yellow for the pristine sandy beaches--a perfect match with the Eco Cyclo Patrol logo, and the patrol was present for the 2009 Luis Ocana, organized skillfully by Stade Montois Cyclisme.
The roads of Landes remained clean and unlittered after the passage of 550 cyclists on the two courses--150 and 100 kms. The patrol will take away excellent memories of the excellent arrangements and hospitality that they received, they will be back next year!
Note: the patrol for the first time this season, was present in two events during the weekend of 23/24 May, the Sisteron and Luis Ocana.
The patrol of the 2009 Luis Ocana:
- Manu PINA
- Emile ARBES
- Philippe BRUANT
- Didier GARAT
- Camille Mourin
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Meouge Gourge, Jabron Valley, nad the Mountain of Lure were some of the wonderful sites seen by cyclists in the first Sisteron ride, 1000 riders taking part on 23 May and 800 on 24 May. Former Tour de France winners, Stephen Roche and Lucien Aimar were also present.
It was the Eco-Cyclo Patrol's first mission to Sisteron and field observations suggest very clearly that the behavior of cyclists showed a genuine awareness of environmental issues. It is indeed great to follow the pack without riding on multicolored paper and plastic packaging!
The 2009 Sisteron Eco-Cyclo Patrol
- Ana Monzier.
- Christophe Pagat.
- Jean Luc Lacoste.
- Herve Jouniaux.
- Philippe Imbert.
- Patrick Francois.
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17 May 2009--3 race circuits were on offer in the program--35 km, 90km and 130km--taking in the villages of Verrieres-en-Forez Chalmazel, Champdieu, Boisset-les-Montrond and Chambles. The Forez Mountains are a wonderful introduction to a hundred kilometer ride.
One hundred cyclists were on the starting line of the 170 km ride, with the six Eco Cyclo patrol members (Sebastien Gissinger, Thierry Saint Leger, Philippe Imbert, Herve Jouniaux Andre Perez and Patricia Berthelier), whose green outfits have become symbolic of a cycling-friendly environment.
The report of the Eco Bike Patrol: Only a few packages were found on the pavement, and they probably fell accidentally from pockets. It must be said that the arrangements put in place by the organizers worked well.
Patricia Berthelier
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Sunday April 5--Six members of the EcoCyclo Patrol met on the starting line of the first mission of the season in Peronnas, a suburb of Bourg en Bresse.
900 cycling enthusiasts took part in the event that is set in the heart of an exceptional natural environment. The organizers fully understood the objectives of ECO Cyclo, and the information was repeated by the facilitators of the event.
The technical management of waste with appropriate signage reflected the commitment to sustainable cycling, the partipantswere rewarded with an exceptional event beyond their expectations.
Bisou has now established itself as one of the events in the Eco Cycle Program.
The Bisou patrol 2009:
- Laure RICO RUSSIAS
- Hugues RICO
- Sebastien GISSINGER
- Jean Yves ROYER
- Jeremie BESSIERE
- Franck FOURNIER
Report by Patrick Francois, French Cycling Federation
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During the 36th Tour Mediterraneen (French Pro cycling race) we promoted the
the "Green Number" initiative, which consists of nominating at every stage of
the race a cyclist, recognized by his global "Eco attitude".
This first attempt in the international Pro Cycling Tour was a great success
and we'll probably continue this initiative in the future.
The Japanese Pro Cyclist Fumi Beppu was one of the nominated cyclists at the
third stage.
All information (in French) on the Green Number initiative can be found on the ECO CYCLO Blog site.
Report by Patrick Francois, French Cycling Federation
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07 February 2009--The Vtt Tour was organized by La Ligue Regionale du Cyclisme du Littoral, under the patronage of the Cameroon Ministry for Sports and Physical education Regional Delegation, and organized on the occasion of the 43rd National Youth Day.
1. Flying the Ecoflag with one of the competitors before the beginning of the VTT Tour.
2. The first round of competitors in front of the Ecoflag.
3.Challenge is on!
4. The winner of the tour taking a final sprint.
5. GSA Douala adviser, Simon Ngopang, a former cycling ace in Cameroon between 1990-2000. He is Regional coach of cycling in the Douala, Littoral Region, and is lending his support to the competitors by handing out water.
6. Vice-Chairman of la Ligue Regionale du Cyclisme du Littoral, Mr Kussi, congratulates the runner up.
8. Chairman of la Ligue Regionale du Cyclisme du Littoral, Mr Honore Yossi, congratulates the winner.
9. Here you can see the Ecoflag flowing behind all the participants (the officials, the administrative bureau of la Ligue Regionale du Cyclisme du Littoral, some team presidents, and all the young competitors).
Report by Jean Philippe Kono Amougou, Team Captain GSA Douala
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For my activity report this week, I am proud to sent to you the Ecoflag photos that I recorded last Sunday during an Exhibition Cycling Tour that had been organized by "La League Regionale Cyclisme du Littoral" here in Douala .
Photo 1: The Tour started in front of the biggest and the most popular sports shop here named "CITY SPORT ".
Photo 2: The newly elected Chairman of "La League Regionale Du Cyclisme du Littoral", Mr Honore Yossi, next to one of my players, Ernest Ndongue, and myself.
Photo 3: The Secretary General of "La League Regionale Du Cyclisme du Littoral"
Photo 4: Cooperating with experts, specialist and institution, local Red Cross volunteers lend their support to running an environmentally friendly event.
Photo 5: Two of the former strikers of cycling in the Littoral region who came to lend their support in this occasion to the new elected board and the young participants in this event.
Photo 6: Event officials put the Ecoflag on the guide motor of the Tour.
Photo 7, 8: The Ecoflag flying proudly on the Tour.
Photo 9: Mr Honore Yossi with the entire official staff of the Tour.
Report by Jean Philippe Kono Amougou, Team Captain GSA Douala
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On National Sports Day (a national holiday in Japan), the 2nd Ecoflag Road Bike Seminar took place at Jingu Gaien, run by GSA Jungu Gaien and GSA Watarase.
Pro racers from the Bridgestone Anchor and NIPPO Endeka teams were on hand to help at the event, which was held to encourage people to enjoy cycling for the first time.
23 people took their first ride at the event and while enjoying the new sport, also learned about promoting environmental awareness and action through the concepts of 'fair play' and Ecoplay.
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