Speaking at the TCYC 2017 awareness ride, Mokaila said he is proud of the rising interest in cycling in Botswana, adding, more people are opting for cycling as their activity of choice. He urged motorists and cyclists to share the road. Mokaila said the theme ‘Share the road’ calls for harmony and cooperation between cyclists and drivers. “Due to lack of information and exposure, many cyclists are experiencing more accidents leading to death and disabilities. Therefore, cyclists must be protected on the road as they are more vulnerable compared to motorists,” Mokaila said. He said the event seeks to raise awareness for the road users to accommodate cyclists, adding they are promoting cycling as a normal, everyday activity that most people can enjoy. Total Botswana, together with the Motor Vehicle Accident (MVA) Fund and Cycle 4 Life joined forces to embark on making the road safer for all cyclists. The fun ride around Gaborone included the 15km, 35km fun ride for adults and children and 62km race in which the Minister of Youth Empowerment, Sport and Culture Development, Thapelo Olopeng took part in.
According to Boiki Tsiane, one of the cyclists, there is cooperation between motorists and riders. Tsiane said they are grateful as cyclists to be given equal rights on the road.
