Freedom Ride fun family day
The fourth 27km Jozi Freedom Ride on Sunday, 11 October 2015, is set to celebrate former South African President Nelson Mandela’s legacy and his commitment to bridging the social divide.
The ride, which is jointly sponsored and hosted by the City of Johannesburg, Hollard and bicycle programme Qhubeka, links communities with its crisscross between urban and suburban barriers across Johannesburg. The social ride is open to everyone – from beginners to professionals of all ages.
This year’s ride will start at Sandton’s Gautrain station and move through Parktown, Hillbrow, Yeoville, Alexandra and then back to Sandton. It forms part of the EcoMobility World Festival 2015, which is taking place in the Sandton central business district from the 1st to 31st of October. Riders can expect a variety of festivities to participate in upon their return into Sandton – including a Family Day full of fun activities.
Johannesburg Executive Mayor, Parks Tau pointed out that the Freedom Ride initiative was brought to life by cycling activists in partnership with the City four years ago.
“In line with our former President Nelson Mandela’s vision of social cohesion, the Freedom Ride is designed to connect communities by getting people of all socio-economic backgrounds in Johannesburg onto bicycles and riding on the streets of our city,” Mayor Tau said.
