Cyclists set off at 9
a.m. for this year’s Green Leaf Foundation Midnight Bike event.
Vittaya Yoondorn
More than 100 bicyclists hit Pattaya’s roads pedaled to raise
environmental awareness for the Green Leaf Foundation’s Midnight Bike
event. Although it’s called Pattaya Midnight Bike, the event actually
takes place during the day - the name evidently just to call attention
to global warming, as well as bike safety.
City, tourism and hotel industry officials joined Green Leaf Thailand
President Jirapol Sinthunawa for the 9 a.m. start at Pattaya School No.
8 Dec. 2.
Cyclists pedaled south, passing the Sophon Market then turned toward
Banglamung Police Station into Naklua, west through the Dolphin
Roundabout, along Beach Road and back to the school. Participants earned
caps and certificates at the finish line.
Co-sponsored by the Thai Hotels Association’s Eastern Region, the event
focused on the importance of using bicycle transportation to help
position Pattaya as an environmentally conscious resort.
Officials said the idea springs from the popularity of cycling in
western countries, where roads are in much better condition and feature
dedicated bike lanes, unlike any street in Pattaya.
Organizers also stressed the need for bicycle safety at the event, with
proper equipment and road behavior.
