To discover the true wonders
of the One World Odyssey, we suggest you set aside 10-15 minutes
and follow the steps below. If you are in a rush, feel free
to read the summary below. But come back later for closer
look. And most importantly, forward the link to this page
to everyone you know to help get the word out. Here's the
4 simple steps:
1. Watch an amazing 5-minute online video "One Sweet
World", click
here.
2. Go through the online slide presentation (about 7 minutes).
If you have Internet Explorer or use a Mac you should be fine
with this
link here. If problems, click
here.
3. Browse around our site for more information and if there
is any question in your mind holding
you back from showing your support or getting involved, send
an email to feedback@go1world.org
right away. Feedback of all types is appreciated.
4. Get involved and/or show your support by clicking
here.
For those in a rush, below is a one page quick read. Do come
back for more!
One World Odyssey Summary:
The One World Odyssey is about "Riding Together for
Global Change". It is an open-invitation, cross-cultural
tandem cycling and outdoor sports expedition around the world
benefiting hundreds of social and environmental charity organizations
and causes.
One World Odyssey will depart Mar del Plata, Argentina on
December 3, 2005 and ride four tandem bicycles over 60,000
miles through 79 countries to Tokyo, Japan by October
26, 2008. This three-year odyssey invites millions of riders
from every country in the world to join the expedition in
a style similar to the Olympic Torch Relay. Anyone
is welcome to join from a few minutes to a few weeks either
on their own bike or on one of the tandems.
Our eco-friendly support vehicle runs on vegetable oil and
Biodiesel to demonstrate renewable fuels while towing an adventure
camping trailer that sleeps 8 participants. This “Odyssey
Base Camp” will also bring gear for tandem mountain
biking, tandem surfing, tandem kayaking, rock climbing, soccer
and more. The camp also serves as a portable event venue for
cultural demonstrations of cooking, music, art, rituals, and
traditions from around the world and will be filled with educational
materials and displays.
Each country has a pre-determined route
where the expedition is open to the public. City
by city itineraries are announced in advance offering
daily rides that are well-planned to ensure safety of the
riders, including marking the next day’s route with
posters, alerting cities to solicit help from police, and
media releases to alert drivers. Rider fees are on a sliding
scale based on income. Our goal is to include all riders regardless
of funds by offering free trips to those
in need.
We will partner with at least two local charities per country
and numerous clubs and civic organizations to create two to
four small- to medium-sized fundraising events with sports,
culture and/or music. One World Odyssey will make a donation
to each organization and help cover costs of the event from
food and entertainment, to marketing and promotion. We support
the local communities we ride through by helping raise funds
and awareness for their programs and educating people about
the Odyssey’s mission as well.
We will also stop at 2-3 schools and community groups per
country to make video and slide presentations for children
and adults to educate them on good health (diet, exercise,
safe sex, and substance abuse), environmental awareness (recycling,
organic farming, pollution control, renewable fuels, bicycle
advocacy) and cultural education (music, art, dance, rituals,
food and more). We also attend festivals, concerts and sporting
events whenever possible to connect with the people and inspire
positive action.
The “Seeds of Change”
program is the next step in creating positive change and consists
of offering proven project plans that local communities can
implement from recycling projects, to disease prevention,
to cultural exchange programs and contacts. Our goal is
to leave each country not only educated and inspired, but
also empowered to take action to create positive change, reduce
suffering and increase peace and happiness.
The entire event will be filmed by a professional two-person
camera crew. This footage will be used to create television
programs, documentaries, web content and video press release
footage for broadcast media campaigns. This is the final step
to fulfill our mission using the global reach of the latest
technologies.
The One World Odyssey is a project of Peace
Pedalers, a non-profit California corporation. Peace Pedalers
has experience in international, intercultural tandem adventuring
through an 18 country expedition held from 2002-2004.
To view an online slide show, click
here. (you'll need Internet Explorer)
To watch either a 5 or 13 minute video or see photos, click
here.
Want to come Ride Together for Global Change with
us? Click here!
Want to make a donation or show your support? We need it!
Click here!
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