On August 16, a bike tour and bicycle race "Issyk-Kul Grand Prix-2014" will take place in Kyrgyzstan, aimed at promoting cycling and developing tourism in Kyrgyzstan. This sporting event is the seventh major cycling project organized by the hosts. According to their data, 180 participants are expected. It is noted that the event will be attended by the leadership of the government of the Kyrgyz Republic, representatives of large businesses in the republic, active youth from the International Public Foundation "Rosa Otunbayeva Initiative," cycling enthusiasts and professionals, as well as guests from abroad.
The route length is 95 km. This year, the bike tour will be conducted in the reverse direction; this route is easier and aimed at attracting cycling enthusiasts to familiarize themselves with the beautiful track of the southern shore. The start is in the village of Ton, the finish of the race is after 25 km, and the finish of the bike tour is in Balakchy. Traditionally, there will be men's, women's, group races, and a PRO category race. "Winners of the competition will receive valuable prizes," the organizers reported. During the event, participants will be provided with food and drinks. Additionally, for the safety of participants, road police and ambulance escorts will be organized, along with a technical support team for the repair and maintenance of participants' bicycles. Participants will receive commemorative t-shirts with the "Issyk-Kul Grand Prix-2014" logo. The proposed packages for participation in the "Issyk-Kul Grand Prix-2014" event are as follows: Package "Race - Individual": participation in the bike ride and in the race to Ton.
Cost: 3,000 soms
The package includes:
• Accident insurance for the participant;
• Transportation of the participant from Bishkek to Balakchy and back (departure to Bishkek from Ton);
• Transportation of bicycles and other accompanying equipment from Bishkek to Balakchy and back;
• Participation in the individual prize bicycle race (start - village of Ton); - The race will be divided into 2 groups: "Pro" group and "Amateurs" group (divided by the judge)
• Full meals throughout the event;
• Road police and ambulance escort;
• Technical support team for the repair and maintenance of bicycles and other accompanying equipment of participants;
• Commemorative t-shirts with the "Issyk-Kul Grand Prix-2014" logo;
• Individual participant number. Package "Race - Group": participation in the bike ride and bicycle race to Ton:
Cost: 3,000 soms
The package includes:
• Accident insurance for the participant;
• Transportation of the participant from Bishkek to Balakchy and back (departure to Bishkek from Ton);
• Transportation of bicycles and other accompanying equipment from Bishkek to Balakchy and back;
• Participation in the group prize bicycle race (start - village of Ton);
- The race is in a group of three people. The team wins if all three participants of the group finish first (with a gap of 2 seconds);.
• Full meals throughout the event;
• Road police and ambulance escort;
• Technical support team for the repair and maintenance of bicycles and other accompanying equipment of participants.
Program of the bike race.
Gathering, preparation, and transportation at 5:00. Gathering of event participants and final check of all registered participants of the bike ride and bicycle race.
Meeting place: Old Square, (AUCA parking lot). 6:00 Departure of all participants to the village of Ton, Issyk-Kul region. Bicycles and other equipment of event participants will be delivered by separate transport. 10:30 Arrival at the starting point. Final preparation and check of bicycles. Provision of food and drinks to participants. Start of the bike ride and bicycle race at 12:00. Start of the bicycle race in the village of Ton. Provision of drinks to participants throughout the distance. 14:30 Finish of the bicycle race at the 25th km (pass). Rest for participants for 30 minutes. Provision of food and drinks. 15:00 Start of the bike tour to the city of Balakchy. International Forum of Young Specialists "Zhasyl Oi-2014". When: August 20-25. Where: Cholpon-Ata, "Three Crowns" boarding house. Phone: (0556) 78-77-00. The Public Foundation "Youth Initiatives Development Fund," in partnership with state and public organizations of Kyrgyzstan, with financial support from "Kumtor Gold Company," invites you to participate in the International Forum of Young Specialists "ZHASYL OY-2014".
The forum program includes topics in the following areas:
- ecological safety;
- urban pollution;
- "green" cities, greening, "green" economy;
- management of solid household and hazardous waste;
- energy efficiency;
- environmental management, etc.
Application submission deadlines (see application form) until 5:00 PM on August 10, 2014.