In 2023, Simoontanea was a global call to ride under the last full moon of the summer, simultaneously in different points of the map, which took place on August 31st last year. With more than 50 events, it exceeded all expectations, with events in all Spanish regions and even some in the UK, Italy, Belgium, Sweden or Portugal.
It will take place on the 17th of September, coinciding again with the last full moon of the summer. Are you up for it?
As I said last year, Teruel isn’t really Berlin in terms of local cycling movements, despite all that’s going on around Montañas Vacías. But still, the call was a success. So why not try it again this year?
In 2023 it was a starting point, an excuse, a link that could allow the creation or consolidation of different cycling communities with a more relaxed, healthy and inclusive philosophy.
We often look askance at all these cycling scenes around the world and, as we saw, it only took a small spark to see a lot of cool rides flourish in a lot of places on the map.
I’m going to simplify things this year and not create a sign-up form or event map. Just launch the event through your local groups, social media using #simoontanea, or posting a comment in the spanish version of this article. See what happens, I’m sure someone will be up for it.
Here you can see last year’s call, and here you can read some of the reports.
Need some help?
- Choose a simple route, not too technical. That’s not the point. Since most of us have to go to work the next day (with a big smile, by the way), distances between 25 and 30 km are usually enough.
- Find a special place around the middle of the route for dinner together.
- Encourage a touch of creativity at dinner: What will you surprise the others with?
- Better if nobody uses camping gas or similar for cooking. In most places we are still at high risk of fires.
- Front and rear lights are essential. It is also advisable to carry a front light, in case you need a spare one, and some reflective clothing, just in case.
- An extra activity is always welcome, such as a moonlight swim, a talk, a product tasting, or giving free rein to that friend who tells such good jokes…
- What if it rains? We can always be creative and plan a walk, have dinner together under cover to make plans for the future, etc.
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