The Beking Monaco cycling event returns on 27 November with a group of champions to celebrate sport and solidarity.
Professionals, amateurs, families and today's and tomorrow's champions will be attending Beking Monaco, which aims to celebrate cycling and bring people closer to the bicycle – a symbol of sustainable mobility.
Beking Monaco consists of a day of races and activities for families and friends in the name of sport and solidarity. Among the big names attending the event on the Monaco circuit are Peter Sagan, Primož Roglič – winner of the first edition, held last year – Elia Viviani, Matteo Trentin, Tadej Pogacar, Philippe Gilbert, Luke Rowe, Lizzie Deignan, Elena Cecchini and Urška Žigart.
The programme includes a spectacular criterium on Monaco’s famous Port Hercule, activities for children, and an innovative format: the Pro-Am cycling race.
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"We are happy to announce the date of the second edition of Beking, an event that sees two companies, CMT and Awe, collaborate for this exciting project," said Matteo Trentin. "With the contribution of the Monaco Cycling Federation, we will welcome families, children, friends and athletes. Our aim is to share our philosophy with everyone, which is cycling and bicycles as a way of life, even in the city. We are expecting many children so that we can give them the opportunity to ride safely."
While the champions challenge each other on an exciting circuit, children and their families have a dedicated space to play and learn about road safety. The event’s digital mascot is a cute sloth called Speedy, who learns to ride a bike safely.
“Beking is above all about solidarity. Indeed, the event's mission is to create opportunities for development through cycling and the values of sport,” said Trentin.
Proceeds from the event will be donated to the Princess Charlene of Monaco Foundation and Fight Aids Monaco, an association presided over by H.S.H. Princess Stephanie of Monaco, to support their projects.
Beking is also a milestone for international cycling, since the Union Cycliste Internationale's (UCI) annual meeting will be held the day after the event, on 28 November, in Monaco.
For details, see the event website at www.bekingevents.com.
