The Johannesburg freedom cycle ride will take place for the second year running after making its debut in 2013.
The first ride also featured delegates who were in the country to attend the C40 climate summit.
Johannesburg mayor Parks Tau launched the second Freedom Ride yesterday, giving more credence that the event could be held annually.
“This ride is to celebrate the life of our greatest international icon and Joburg freeman, Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela.
“We stage this event in order to promote a cycling friendly city, in partnership with various cycling organisations,” Tau said.
Tau said they were repeating the ride due to popular demand.
It will once again start from the iconic Nelson Mandela bridge in the Johannesburg CBD.
Tau recited Mandela’s: “The purpose of freedom is to create it for others”.
The mayor revealed that the second edition of the Freedom Ride will be held on July 20.
The ride is open to citizens who want to celebrate the legacy of Nelson Mandela. – The New Age
See the event information here.
