Brussels Monaco Cycle
As part of Johnson Controls’ support for the inaugural Euro-Mediterranean Energy Efficiency Forum, they are organising an employee only cycling tour from Brussels to Monaco. Their aim is to raise awareness about energy efficiency and show their commitment through low carbon travel. Bicycles are the ultimate expression of sustainable transport. Energy efficiency in motion and a perfect vehicle to promote the first Euro-Mediterranean Energy Efficiency Forum and to publicise energy efficiency across Europe.
Last month they advertised within the company for applicants and were overwhelmed with responses. From over 50 applicants the selected riders that will travel the 1,200kms from Brussels to Monaco, are:-
- Christophe Daniel, France
- Carsten Eltner, Germany
- Andy Gray, UK
- Linda Hammoudi, France
- John Hein, Belgium
- Simon Letch, UK
- Luc Princen, Belgium
- Frank Tougeron, France.
The team will leave Brussels on Monday 19 April and the route will take in Charleville-Mezieres, Dijon, Lyon, Grenoble, Aix-en-Provence, Frejus and finish in Monaco on Sunday, 25 April.
Additional information
The Forum
The Euro-Mediterranean Energy Efficiency Forum is the first joint initiative of an alliance formed between the Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation and Johnson Controls in July 2009. As a high-level, invitation-only annual gathering, the Forum sets out be the premier event in Europe that promotes an energy efficiency ethic to drive action in the region.
Policy-makers, NGOs and business leaders are encouraged to participate in an open dialogue that expresses national and worldwide views on energy efficiency and the resulting impact on the environment, national security and economic growth. With the emphasis on efficient use of our energy resources, the Forum helps:
- Elevate the understanding of energy efficiency issues in political debate
- Identify the repercussions on businesses.
Energy website site is www.ee-forum.eu/ Click on the 'blog' link (its got a picture of a bike).
