By Stanley Szecowka
The launch of the ‘Be Active, Be Safe’ initiative was ‘wheely-successful’ as hundreds of youngsters and their families cycled and ran around the iconic Bahrain International Circuit (BIC).
Family and friends of top banker Allan Sword, who was tragically killed a year ago in a hit-and-run accident, staged yesterday’s event with the support from BIC officials to help promote safe sporting environments and habits.
The ‘Be Active, Be Safe’ initiative, held in association with St Christopher’s Cathedral, was organised by his widow Corinne, fellow triathletes and training buddies Clarke Morton-Shepherd and Jonathan Robinson, and veteran of 14 ‘Wheelathon’ events and Safe Cycling campaigns, David Axtell.
“Today has been such a great success; a fabulous turn-out enjoyed by all and what we hope will be the start of many more ‘Be Active, Be Safe’ events in the memory of Allan,” said Ms Sword. “A big ‘thank you’ to BIC for allowing us to use the F1 track.”
The Bahrain Triathlon Club, founded by the late Mr Sword, set out on the track at 7am. Demonstrating the broad appeal of this initiative they were closely followed around the circuit by the all-female Bahraini-founded Cycling Bees.
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