VELO MONDIAL 2006 NEWSLETTER UPDATE REGISTRATION DEADLINE EXTENDED DELEGATE REGISTRATION Due to the approaching holiday season, the Early Registration deadline has been extended until the 20th January 2006. This will allow delegates more time to register and make their hotel bookings after the holidays. Registration, hotel bookings and credit card payments are all available online, or you can download and fax back the registration form. Find all the necessary information and options here: www.velomondial2006.com/registration.asp ACCOMMODATION Delegates are reminded that March is a very busy time of year in Cape Town and that accommodation can be scarce. For those of you that haven't already registered and booked accommodation, please do so as soon as possible. Alternative accommodation options are also available - please send an email to the Conference Secretariat to request a list: info@.... CAPE ARGUS PICK 'N PAY CYCLE TOUR Velo Mondial 2006 is your best bet to get an entry into the Cycle Tour! Registrations through the Cycle Tour office are now closed but VM2006 delegates each have the option to sign up for the Cycle Tour with their full registration. Don't miss out on the opportunity to ride in the world's largest timed cycle tour. We are also very pleased to announce that Phil Liggett, the Voice of the Tour de France and a dedicated cycling advocate, will give the Gala Dinner address on Wednesday evening, 8th March. The Gala Dinner is part of the registration package and all delegates and participants are invited to attend. SITE VISITS On Friday the 10th of March, delegates are invited to visit some of Cape Town's bicycle and non-motorised transport projects. BEN Workshops Cape Town's Bicycling Empowerment Network (BEN) works to alleviate poverty through the provision of low-cost mobility. Visit BEN's workshops to experience how bicycle distribution and locally-run bicycle workshops are positively impacting disadvantaged communities. Klipfontein Corridor/Khayelitsha Cape Town's Dignified Public Spaces programme is making transport corridors people-friendly again. A visit to two flagship examples of this strategy along Cape Town's busy commuter routes. City Cycle Route Connecting all of the Cape Town City Bowl's great sites - from the Gardens to the V&A Waterfront. The development of this Cycle Route offers residents, workers and tourists a new way to get around the city. Science of the Bicycle Exhibition Pedal power has many uses, from transport to powering machines in areas without electricity. See how the bicycle has evolved throughout history and where it is headed. Hosted by the MTN Sciencentre. SPONSORS Many thanks to Shimano, the South African National Roads Agency, the Table Mountain Aerial Cableway Company, and South African Airways, our valued sponsors. We couldn't do it without their support. HOSTS AND CO-HOSTS Thanks also to our supporters in Government. All three tiers - local, provincial and national - of South African government are showing their support for the objectives of Velo Mondial 2006: sustainable transport and affordable mobility. Velo Mondial 2006 is right around the corner! Be sure to take advantage of the Early Registration and sign up right away. Warm regards, Velo Mondial 2006 Conference Secretariat Co-Host The Western Cape Department of Transport and Public Works Host and Presenter The City of Cape Town Co-Host The South African Department of Transport African Agenda Contact Person: Kristen Tremeer Tel: +27 (0)21 683 2934 Fax: +27 (0)21 683 0816 Email: info@... Website: www.velomondial2006.com Postal Address: Suite 231, Private Bag X18, Rondebosch, 7701, South Africa Conference Design and Management by African Agenda