Bicycles as Ecofriendly Vehicles

Yogya promotes bicycles as ecofriendly vehicles

Sat, 02/28/2009 11:11 AM | The Archipelago

YOGYAKARTA: The Yogyakarta municipality is sponsoring a citywide bicycle tour March 1 in its campaign to promote bicycles as an ecofriendly transportation solution for the city.

The big bike day is linked with the commemoration of Serangan Oemoem (general attack) on March 1. On that day exactly 60 years ago , Yogyakartans mounted a fierce defense against the Dutch colonial authorities.

The bicycle boosting is part of the city's efforts to curtail emissions from motorized vehicles to help ease contributions to global warming, Drajat Ruswandono, head of the commemoration committee, said.

At least 3,000 cyclists have expressed interest in pedaling through the event, Drajat said, adding that the participants would come from the 200 bicycle clubs in Yogyakarta and individual cycling enthusiasts.* - JP