Sima Gur and Pinar Benzotti weren’t as optimistic as they are now when they started ‘women’s cycling’ in 2013. The two women From the western province of Turkey of Izmir is amazed how They have now reached an unusual limit campaign Not only attracted A large number of Colleague women but also earned the man award from the United Nations. Gür and Pinzuti are latest recipients of a special award awarded to people Biking promotion. They proudly displayed their awards while riding their bikes in Atatürk Square in Izmir, where they started first ride.
The idea was simple when they imagined event: Promote cycling between women Thus, contributing to a healthier lifestyle. “expensive” in The title refers to required Clothing ” best dresses. “Over the years, the annual trip has inspired others women in 30 countries and 155 cities, creating a success story for the couple.
The duo was supposed to receive a file award at event in New York but the COVID-19 pandemic has led to cancellation of The event this is year And the insteadThey received their prizes by mail. They are the first Turkish recipients of The award. given to people cycling promotion on World Bicycle Day on June 3, the day designated by the United Nations thanks to the efforts made of Leszek Sibelski, Polish-American sociologist and cyclist, in 2018. Honoring women for their leadership in Biking promotion.
Riding is a brainchild of Gore, A history The teacher, while Pinzuti . credited with Posted by world. Gore herself a fan of late of Cycling and I already learned how ride in 2013, year I started riding. “I noticed there were fewer women Cycling here, I felt need to do something about it,” she told Anadolu Agency (AA) on Wednesday, in In front of me of An iconic clock tower where it is joined Other contestants nine years ago. She consulted with her friends and decided to put together a file spin on What would be a fairly ordinary gathering of Cyclists: a dress code. did not expect a big When was the turnout posted Ads promoting the trip on social media. “We weren’t even expecting five people,” she said, but when the day came, there were about 200 women show up up. Today, about 50,000 people Attend annual Fancy Women Bike Rides tours around worldand the campaign He has received awards from several organizations. “Greatest award You can still hear a woman tell me she started cycling after seeing our campaign, Gore said.
“this is award Motivate us To continue riding. Our goal is to encourage more women For cycling and booting way for Re-evaluation of Transportation options for sustainable world said invites women with “fancy” outfits to join they in This year is a scheduled trip for September 18.
For her part, Pinar Benzotti, who was among first Cyclists, she said she was telling others about the benefits of cycling and joined Her friend Seema when she heard the idea. I later moved to Italy and lived in Milan. There, I organized first Fancy women riding a bike in 2017 saw a lot of interest. Since then, other countries Cities are adopted event”,” She said. “We never thought it would grow this much, but it is encouraging us To call more people Get our message out there. We now have Turkish expats around world Organize rides and publish success story. this is also Helps them integrate into countries that they live in (through socialization)”.
