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The Chainreaction Bike Convoy project was started by cyclists to finance ambulances for Ukraine. The plan: to finance used ambulances with donations and bring them to Ukraine. A jersey has now been unveiled that is available from now until 25 April. available to order from Rose Bikes is. The jerseys will be produced by Kalas in the Czech Republic and delivered at the end of June. A jersey costs 79.95 euros, of which 50 euros will be donated to Bamberg:UA e.V. and the Chainreaction Bikeconvoy for Ukraine. However, direct donations are also still needed. Funding for at least six ambulances has now been secured - the target of ten vehicles is within reach. Most recently, a brevet in Frankfurt Donations collected.
To the Ladies jersey
To the Men's jersey
Background ambulance
A used ambulance costs between 12,000 and 20,000 euros, depending on the year of manufacture and drive system. The vehicles are purchased together with the partner organisation Bamberg:UA. The vehicles and the medical equipment they contain are freshly TÜV-inspected. The vehicles are equipped with an evacuation stretcher, defibrillator, Infusomat, VAC pump and oxygen device. The ambulances are handed over by Bamberg:UA to the emergency services on site in Lviv in the west of Ukraine and then deployed in the east and south of Ukraine. On average, the deployment of one ambulance per day saves the lives of five injured people. Every ambulance makes a crucial difference. The ambulances are to be financed via a crowdfunding campaign.
Bike Convoy - the bike ride
Because it is a project from the racing bike scene, it is not just about donating money. A ride on a racing bike is also planned. The start with bikes and ambulances will take place in Munich in July 2025. The route to the Polish-Ukrainian border near Przemysl is around 1270 kilometres and almost 7000 metres in altitude. The tour is offered in two versions: firstly as an official brevet with a time limit. This long-distance ride in accordance with the regulations of the Audax Club Parisien will start on 8 July 2025. Secondly, the tour will be offered as a convoy version, in which the route will probably be divided into six stages. Both versions of the tour will take place in randonneur or bikepacking mode. This means that each participant rides at their own risk and responsibility and must organise their own food, accommodation and return journey. Whether the cycling group can also ride across the border to Lviv at the end depends on the situation.
Info:
Bike Convoy: https://chainreaction-bikeconvoy.org/
Partner: https://bamberg-ua.de/
Kristian Bauer
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