The unique cycling event around the Sea of Galilee is back.
The competition will be held for the 43rd time, this coming Saturday, with the participation of about 12,000 riders from around the country in a huge sports celebration.
Three popular routes that include the Kinneret circuit and a route for families will be offered to riders and also from a competitive end of about 60.5 km to the Kinneret circuit, in cooperation with the Israel Bicycle Association.
This is an event for the whole family, a celebration of full adrenaline riding for cyclists, professional riders and sports families.
The enrollment is estimated at about 12,000 riders from all over the country who come to discover the magic of the Sea of Galilee, trails and Israeli roads in a riding event with breathtaking views.
Idan Greenbaum, Chairman of the Jordan Valley Council and Chairman of the Kinneret Cities Association: "We are excited to host the thousands of riders who come to the Dor Alon event around the Kinneret and are happy to choose to know the national lake - the Sea of Galilee, through fun family sports. As in previous years, this year too I will join with my family the thousands of riders taking part in the various routes will have a great experience full of adrenaline. "Dor Alon around the Sea of Galilee joins a series of sporting events in the Jordan Valley and around the Sea of Galilee that crown the area as the northern sports capital of Israel with optimal conditions for both popular and competitive sports activities."
Ilan Ben Dror, CEO of the Ben Dror Group (producer of the event): "After a whole year without popular sports events, we are happy to announce the opening of registration for Dor Alon around the 43rd Kinneret. For the safety of the riders, this year we made all the necessary adjustments that will allow the riders in Israel to enjoy a safe outdoor sports event in accordance with the guidelines of the Ministry of Health. In addition, this year we are proud to announce the 2nd round of the competitive Kinneret in cooperation with the Israel Bicycle Association. A competitive route to which the best riders in Israel will compete in optimal conditions. The connection between popular and competitive tracks is intended, among other things, to expose the young riders to the competitive sport and to increase the motivation to join the cycling groups around the country. "
Shahar Oren, VP of Business Development and Marketing at Dor Alon, notes: "Dor Alon is proud to continue the tradition and provide the main sponsorship of the 'Dor Alon Around the Sea of Galilee' bicycle trip, which is celebrating its 43rd anniversary.
"Dor Alon's refueling and commercial complexes are available to athletes and travelers nationwide for refueling and electric charging, for equipping and refreshing - all the way - to the magical Sea of Galilee and back home in peace."
Gadi Radom, Co-CEO of the Israel Bicycle Association: We are excited to open the 2021-22 road racing season in the second Kinneret lap race, as part of the Dor Alon event around the Sea of Galilee. .
Around the Sea of Galilee.
The largest cycling event in Israel, Photo: Patricia Ben Ezra,
Around the Sea of Galilee.
The largest cycling event in Israel, Photo: Patricia Ben Ezra,
Around the Sea of Galilee.
The largest cycling event in Israel, Photo: Patricia Ben Ezra,
Around the Sea of Galilee.
The largest cycling event in Israel, Photo: Patricia Ben Ezra,