By UPF Mexico
On July 3, 2022, its eighth edition of “Peace Road” was held in Mexico, with a 15.5-kilometer route, starting at the Azteca Stadium and ending at the Zocalo – Downtown of Mexico City. On this occasion we have the UPF-coordination of Ms. Fabiola Castillo who, together with the support of Alberto Chávez, responsible for the CDMX Cycling Caravan, managed to convene more than 55 cycling clubs from Mexico City and nearby metropolitan areas.
Through the unity of the organizations of the Holy Community: FFWP, WFWP, IAYSP & UPF, on this occasion it was possible to gather more than 630 participants who, with emotional joy and fraternity, rode the entire journey, energetically promoting the Motto of “Peace”. throughout the entire bike tour.
To enhance the start of the event, the welcome podium was attended by the Deputy of Coyocan, Lic. Gerardo Villanueva Albarrán, with Lic. Laura Paula López, executive president of the State Women’s Institute, with Alberto Chaves, responsible for the CDMX Cycling Caravan, with the participation of Nicolás Lagazzi as youth representative of UPF and with Eng. Víctor Castillo, Secretary General of UPF-Mex.
The event began with the welcome of all attendees by Ms. Fabiola Castillo who served as MC, followed by messages alluding to this Peace Road with the theme “CONNECTING THE WORLD THROUGH PEACE” where Deputy Gerardo He mentioned that “All social activity has an impact on our entire environment, so events like this undoubtedly add up to generate a better environment”; Lic. Laura Paula López commented that for her it is a great pride to participate in this type of activities, visiting on this occasion the CDMX from the State of Nuevo León, motivating all those present to promote Peace in their daily activities. Likewise, Young Nicolás Lagazzi invited everyone to reflect that the past may not be as we wished, however, that the most important thing is what we do today to better impact our future. Finally, Alberto and Víctor ratified the purpose and scope of this cycling event, which is already taking place in more than 194 countries under the auspices of UPF, following the vision of its Founders, Rev. Dr. Sun Myung Moon and Dr. Hak Ja Han Moon, inviting everyone to enjoy and practice the motto that “Peace Begins With Me”.
Immediately afterwards, the commemorative photos of the event were taken and the starting signal was given, led by Deputy Gerardo and a group of guests, with which the cycling race began.
On this occasion we have the support of the Ministry of Public Security, with 4 police vehicles and 3 motorcyclists, as well as one more motorcyclist from Civil Protection. UPF also coordinated 4 vehicles for the protection of the front road, another for the support of cyclists that may be necessary, for first aid and for the transport of personalities. Which resulted in a well-coordinated activity with no incidents except for 2 punctures and a chain repair; In addition to supporting the 2 participants in loading their bicycle to a truck to continue the event to the final destination.
All the way passed in harmony and with a great atmosphere of brotherhood, where I highlight the joy and good energy. Thus, there were also innumerable positive expressions about the good purpose of this cycling event, joining us to promote Peace, which is replicated throughout the world, with the holding of similar events throughout the year.
Finally, at the final point Zocalo – Downtown of Mexico City, when the entire contingent and the different support units arrived, a moment of celebration and joy was experienced where the refreshment with isotonic drinks and water gave way to coexistence and talks of a good cycling brotherhood, in which even one of the cyclists also brought the enjoyment of frozen popsicles in a very nice way.
This was a very pleasant experience, which we hope to be able to multiply for our next edition of “Peace Road” in Mexico City for next year, integrating and calling more cyclists and VIPs from the different areas of the Society.
We closed this activity with the group of Youth of the Federation returning to the Central Headquarters, where all the participating brothers and families met, to carry out the “Report to Heaven of the Victory of this Activity”, as well as the enjoyment and coexistence sharing a excellent roast, with expressions of joy at the success achieved.
