Detailed description (English): The youth initiative “Velo Energy – Radoviš in Motion” is organized within the framework of the European Mobility Week, aiming to inspire young people and citizens to embrace sustainable urban mobility. The event promotes cycling as a healthy, ecological, and affordable means of transportation while strengthening youth participation and community engagement in Radoviš.
The central activity is a bike tour through the city, starting and ending at the central square “St. Spaso Radoviški.” Designed as an easy and accessible route, the tour encourages participants of all ages to join, highlighting cycling as a modern, environmentally friendly alternative to car use.
Following the tour, participants gather at the square for an interactive motivational activity. Each cyclist will draw a short inspiring message connected to cycling, healthy living, active citizenship, and love for the community. These messages will serve as a reminder that positive energy and small steps can lead to meaningful change in everyday life.
The initiative continues with a social and entertaining part, featuring music, refreshments, and the distribution of promotional materials. This relaxed atmosphere allows participants to connect, share experiences, and generate fresh ideas for future youth-led actions in Radoviš.
Through this event, organizers expect the active involvement of at least 50–80 young people and citizens, the promotion of sustainable transport, and the positioning of Radoviš as a green, youth-driven city. By linking local action with European values, the initiative creates opportunitie
Detailed description (original language): Младинската иницијатива „Вело Енерџи – Радовиш во Движење“ се организира во рамки на Европската недела на мобилност, со цел да ги инспирира младите и граѓаните да прифатат одржлива урбана мобилност. Настанот ја промовира употребата на велосипед како здрав, еколошки и достапен превоз, истовремено зајакнувајќи го младинското учество и заедничката акција во заедницата на Радовиш.
Главната активност е вело тура низ градот, која започнува и завршува на централниот плоштад „Св. Спасо Радовишки“. Рутата е осмислена како лесна и достапна за сите возрасни групи, со цел да се охрабрат граѓаните активно да се вклучат и да се нагласи велосипедизмот како современа и еколошка замена за автомобилите.
По завршување на турата, учесниците ќе се соберат на плоштадот за интерактивна мотивациска активност. Секој учесник ќе извлече кратка порака поврзана со велосипедизмот, здравиот начин на живот, активното граѓанство и љубовта кон заедницата. Овие пораки ќе потсетат дека позитивната енергија и малите чекори можат да доведат до големи промени во секојдневието.
Настанот продолжува со забавен и дружељубив дел, проследен со музика, освежување и делење промотивни материјали. Во оваа пријатна атмосфера, учесниците ќе имаат можност да се поврзат, да споделат искуства и да развијат нови идеи за идни младински иницијативи во Радовиш.
Со оваа активност се очекува активно учество на најмалку 50–80 млади и граѓани, промоција на одржлива мобилност и позиционирање на Радовиш како зелен и младински активен град, поврзан со европските вредности и кампањи.
Target group(s): The initiative “Velo Energy – Radoviš in Motion” is designed for young people in Radoviš, particularly high school and university students, as well as youth activists. As the main drivers of change, they play a crucial role in promoting sustainable mobility, healthy living, and active citizenship.
The action also engages local cycling clubs and local schools, whose members support cycling culture and act as role models for regular bicycle use. Their involvement helps connect organized sports structures with broader community initiatives.
In addition, the event is open to all citizens who wish to participate, regardless of age. This inclusive approach encourages intergenerational learning, strengthens social ties, and creates shared experiences around sustainable mobility.
Overall, beneficiaries include young people, cycling enthusiasts, and the wider community of Radoviš, all contributing to greater awareness of cycling as a healthy, eco-friendly, and modern mode of transport.
Objectives: The initiative “Velo Energy – Radoviš in Motion” is designed to:
- Raise awareness among young people and citizens about sustainable urban mobility and the benefits of cycling.
- Promote bicycles as a healthy, affordable, and eco-friendly alternative to cars.
- Encourage youth participation in community activities and strengthen their role as agents of change.
- Foster partnerships between schools, cycling clubs, sports associations, and local organizations.
- Promote European values by connecting local action with broader European campaigns.
- Inspire healthier lifestyles and active citizenship through collective engagement.
- Position Radoviš as a youth-driven, environmentally friendly, and forward-looking city.
These objectives combine awareness-raising, direct community engagement, and long-term impact, ensuring that the initiative contributes to a stronger cycling culture and greener urban living.
Partner: - Association CELOR - CENTER FOR LOCAL DEVELOPMENT, Radovis
- Association GKC KREA, Radovis,
- Municipality of Radovis
- Association VELOLISEC, Radovis
- Association BEL KAMEN - SERTA, Radovis
- Secondary School NIKOLA KAREV, Radovis
- Secondary School KRSTE PETKOV MISIRKOV, Radovis
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