Danish Ambassador Friis Peterson at start of embassy cycle event

President of China Bicycle Association Mr Ma Zhongchao

Ines Brun of Natooke Cycle Shop before the cycle tour

Danish children all set to go at the Embassy

On Sunday 22 April the Danish Embassy in Beijing organised a ‘Climate Race’ both within the city and later out into the suburbs. The idea was to promote green transportation solutions and raise awareness of climate issues. After gathering at the Embassy the 150 participants, including several Ambassadors and the Chinese actor Liu Ye, went on a bike ride together in the Sanlitun area. Later the same day a longer bike race with participants from local bicycle clubs and associations took place outside of Beijing.

In his opening speech Danish Ambassador to China, Friis Arne Petersen said:

“Having the world’s largest population together with a huge economic growth is putting pressure on China in order to meet the daily energy demand. I believe China can use the experience of Denmark to solve this challenge. In a Chinese way that is acceptable and attractive for China. Both countries believe that good energy policies can help us solve crucial environmental problems. Today, we go on a bike ride together because the bicycle has become an international symbol of sustainability,”

In today’s feature Bruce talks with Ambassador Petersen and Ines Brun of Natooke Fixed Gear Bike Shop.

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