29. 5. 2023

Impressions from the 7th edition of "Vozi pravo, vozi zdravo"

In a great mood, despite the changing weather conditions, we are leaving behind the seventh edition of Vozi pravo, vozi zdravo.

Not even the changing weather and announcements of rain prevented the citizens from taking to the streets of Skopje yesterday for the seventh time en masse with their alternative means of transportation to be part of the seventh edition of the "Vozi pravo, vozi zdravo" event. The already traditional event organized by Stopanska banka AD-Skopje united 8,000 participants of all age categories who came with their bicycles, scooters, roller blades, skateboards, and some with baby carriages, then they rode relaxed from the center of the city to the City Park and supported the mission of Stopanska banka for the promotion of the bicycle as an urban form of transport, with the aim of healthy living habits and a better environment.

The event started at 11:00 a.m. from the Center, from where the long, endless column of participants "took over" the city streets, which yesterday were completely free of cars. Smiles and satisfaction could be seen on everyone's faces. At the finish line in Gradski Park, the participants were greeted by refreshments, ice cream and snacks, as well as a big party with the hosts Igor, Deni and Cako, with the favorite heroes of the 5+ Family, numerous activities realized by Buskerfest such as: street acrobats, sports activities, artists, music, gifts and very valuable prizes from the rich lottery.

50 prizes were awarded to the luckiest participants of #VPVZ, namely:
a voucher worth 12,000 denars, which was provided as the first prize by the City of Skopje and was awarded by the Secretary Zoran Gligorov, followed by 49 prizes from Stopanska banka: 7 Specialized adult bicycles, 7 Specialized children's bicycles, 7 Specialized helmets, 7 Air pods, 7 Garmin watches, 7 sports backpacks and 7 JBL headphones.
Some of the visitors had the opportunity and received over 200 consolation prizes, such as t-shirts, TOPSI tote bags and water bottles.

As every year, Stopanska banka concludes the edition of "Vozi pravo, vozi zdravo" with a donation for the construction and maintenance of the bicycle infrastructure, activities that will be announced and implemented again in cooperation with the City of Skopje. Last year the Bank donated tosecondary schools in Skopje 15 modern bicycle parking spaces intended for students and school employees. From the past editions of the event, the Bank donated funds for the construction of the first children's bicycle training ground, 14 bicycle repair stations, 105 bicycle parking lots, supported the construction of the first pumptrack training ground and financed the construction of the second pumptrack training ground in Skopje – TOPSI Pumptrack . Of course, the Bank also works beyond these donations by equipping all its branches with bicycle parking spaces that are available to the public for permanent use.

"Vozi pravo, vozi zdravo" is an event that massively spreads cycling culture and promotes environmentally friendly alternative modes of transportation in urban environments. The mission of Stopanska banka does not end with this event, but continues throughout the year through a series of activities aimed at preserving a healthy environment.

Photos from the event as well as a rounded video of all the activities will soon be available on social media profiles where they can be easily shared.

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