Athens 2 Beijing by bicycle

Two of history's greatest ancient civilizations, China and Greece, collaborate to promote peace, friendship and earth-friendly mobility.

On this historic Athens 2 Beijing ride a team of Chinese and Greek cyclists will depart from Athens and arrive four months later in Beijing in time for the 2008 Olympics - roughly 12,000 kilometers.

Just as Greek explorers such as Alexander the Great and Chinese traders of the past used non-motorized means of travel, so too does the Chinese-Greek team. They travel by bicycle to publicize the environmental and health benefits of the bicycle.

The cyclists' mission is also to inspire the world community by the team's resurrection of the original Olympian spirit of friendly cooperation, noble competition and ending the conflicts on earth.

Hellenic Cycling Organization

Athens

15 Falirou Street
Athens 11742
Greece
210-921-8160

info@athens2beijing.org

New York
244 Fifth Avenue
Suite C214
New York, NY 10001
800-867-1753