La Spezia: the "Bike in auction" initiative returns for its third edition

La Spezia: the "Bike in auction" initiative returns for its third edition.

“Bikes up for auction” è initiative organized by the Department of the Environment – ​​Ecological transition – Energy – Waste Cycle – Local Public Transport Mobility – Public Greenery Public Hygiene – Care and decorum of the City time to encourage the use of the bicycle in the direction of sustainable mobility, one of the fundamental points on which the Peracchini Administration is working through the Sustainable Mobility Plan.

Il program this year includes not only the auction but also demonstration initiatives including the performance di free style bike by the association ASD COACH SP which will liven up the square. Not only purchase of bicycles but also an occasion for citizens to be able to find recycled spare parts and repair for free their bicycles not working thanks to the availability of the Ciclo Point La Spezia staff. The day of Saturday 15 April will open at 10am with spare parts on display until 12pm.

“Bike up for auction – stated the Mayor of La Spezia Pierluigi Peracchini – it is an event that continues to be successful and this year we are offering it again with spectacular performances and demonstrations by experts to entertain the public: we combine respect for the environment and fun. This event is an opportunity both for athletes and enthusiasts to meet and discuss, and for those who want to purchase an eco-sustainable means of transport to get around the city. We are happy to be able to involve and collaborate with local entities such as Asd Coach Sp, who will bring free style performances and CicloPoint La Spezia, which will be available to .people to provide spare parts and repairs for non-working bicycles.”

"Saturday - said the councilor for Mobility and Waste Cycling Kristopher Casati – Bikes in Auction is back, in its third edition, to give a second life to bikes abandoned in our territory that have never been claimed. Let's give life back to these vehicles that were supposed to become waste. By doing so we do not create waste and we give the possibility of purchasing a vehicle that is comfortable for the city and above all sustainable. For this edition we decided to donate the proceeds to the young people of the La Spezia Red Cross, always on the front line in supporting the environment. We look forward to seeing you on Saturday from 10am in Piazza Europa!”

On the day of 15th April, between 11 and 12 the association ASD COACH SP will perform in developments spectacular with free style bikes; give her 14 15 you can buy them Spares parts through a free offer e From To 15 16 will be held the bicycle auction by the Judicial Sales Institute of Parma; give her To 14 16 staff CicloPoint La Spezia will be available to citizens for repairs of non-working bikes.

The occasion, as mentioned, will also be a moment of in-depth study on the conscious use of means suitable for one sustainable mobility and to this end give To 12 15 will be held safety test of the new scooter bit mobility by specialized personnel.

Program
8.00-10.00 Event setup
10.00-12.00 Display and recycling of spare parts
11.00-12.00 Free style bike exhibition organized by the ASD COACH SP association
14.00-15.00 Spare parts to be recycled freely available
12.00- 15.00 Safe simulation test of the new bit mobility scooter
15.00-16.00 Bicycle auction organized by the Judicial Sales Institute of Parma
14.00-16.00 Free repairs of non-working bicycles by the Ciclo Point La Spezia staff

Finally it was decided to devolve il proceeds from the public auction to the Italian Youth Red Cross.