The Peace Cycle
A freinds of mine, told me about “The Peace Cycle”. A group of people trying to be heard, in order to end the opression in Palestine. It takes courage and strength to do something like this.
The Peace Cycle began as a completely new initiative in 2004, and the inaugural ride that year proved to be a great success, making national headlines in almost every country it passed through. Whilst numbers fluctuated across the whole route, some 25 cyclists from around the globe reached Jerusalem together, in solidarity with one another and with all those working for a just peace in Israel and Palestine.
The group of cyclists included people whose ages ranged from 12 to 60, whose faiths included Muslim, Jewish, Christian and none, and whose nationalities included British, Irish, Swiss, German, American, Australian, Italian, Swedish, Greek, Palestinian and Israeli –
what united them all was their belief in a just peace.
One cyclist, Rebecca Tyrer (who has stayed on to work in the West Bank) proudly quoted, “There were so many times when I thought I wouldn’t make it, but we did it! More to the point people are still talking about us and everything we still represent. I think one of the most powerful aspects of The Peace Cycle for me was our reception in Palestine.”
Another cyclist, Khurram Yaqoob recalls The Peace Cycle 2004 as being, “… a great journey of adventure, self-realisation and tears. Be prepared for a fantastic challenge as you pass through a variety of countries on your bike! I mean, you are actually using your own energy and a metal contraption to travel to the other side of the globe!”This feature length film, narrated by acclaimed actress Julie Christie, follows their amazing physical and emotional journey – a journey which is to be repeated by more cyclists in 2006!
End the Cycle of Violence – Join the Cycle for Peace
In August 2006, cyclists from all over the world will leave central London
and embark on an amazing journey across Europe to the Middle East,
on the second historic Peace Cycle to Jerusalem!
Cycling through 12 different countries they will meet with politicians and public to raise awareness of the 38 year occupation and call for justice and peace in Israel and Palestine. After touring parts of Israel and the West Bank, the cyclists will finally ride into Jerusalem in September 2006.
We are calling for individuals, charities, peace groups & faith organisations to support this unique event!
“We call upon those leading the world, people of faith and people in politics to come to Jerusalem and make peace here”
The Rt. Rev. Riah Abu El-Assal, Anglican Bishop in Jerusalem
EVERYONE can get involved!
December 5, 2006 at 12:11 pm
Salam Aisha: Thanks Alot Sis ,it Good to Know That the Believers in Peace Still There Working & Showing Mental & Physical Effort “The group of cyclists included people whose ages ranged from 12 to 60″ It’s Great to Have All Ages Among cyclists Masha’a Allah Some of Them R Realy Young
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U Never Let Me Down Aish ,May Allah Bless U
Peace ~ Salam