Young Egyptians are getting more and more into the streets of Cairo by cycling. The Egyptian metropolis is notoriously known for its transport chaos. The streets are clogged with blowing cars and buses, and the city covers the smoke of exhaust fumes. The footpaths are unusable, and the word of the bike trail is probably never heard. Still, you can go to Cairo for a charity group bike ride.
Pink cycling
"I drive this way for the first time and it's very good. Only the cars are tiring. "Marat confides in a quieter one of the breaks. "I am married and have children. So to psychically react a little, I set off for something new. And the idea of supporting the fight against breast cancer is a very good opportunity. "
Marat is wearing a pink T-shirt with the campaign symbol just like other girls. October is the global month of fighting this disease. Gentlemen have yellow reflective vests.
One of the clubs is a cyclist, which organizes similar events throughout Cairo each weekend throughout Cairo. And the cycling community in Cairo is said to be growing up.
The President is an example
"After President Sísi showed up while riding a bicycle, the interest in cycling in Egypt increased a lot. And more so now that gasoline is still expensive. Many people have encouraged them to move on. We are changing the mentality of the Egyptians. "says Muhammad Hilmar.
Together with colleagues, he carries out a peloton while driving and helps those who are on the bike for the first time. There are young people in the group, but there is also Mr. Robbie, a high school mathematician, who has been excited about cycling. Similar events take place regularly.
"I'll be retiring in a moment, so I need to keep moving. The man does not get much. He is still moving through the means of transport. And the bike is both healthy and on the other hand it saves money for transport, "he said, adding that the bike gives him extra freedom of movement.
We turn left over several streets full of cars. It's not easy, it sounds like a tire, but it seems that we eventually survived without losing a single cyclist. And I think after this ride everyone would deserve a stay in the climatic spa.
