Bicycle Riding in Israel
 

I am planning a trip to Israel, with most of my time in the Jerusalem, this summer. Aside from hot weather concerns, does anyone know of local scheduled bicycle rides [I speak some hebrew], local cycling groups, bicycle stores or maps/other information on cycling Israel? I will have my own bike.

Hello Douglas, <BR>Contact Mr. Eli Samocha <BR>48, Kazenelson <BR>Givataim, Israel <BR>He will be able to help you. <BR>His tel no. is 972-3-5711122 <BR>Ada

Ada, <BR>Thanks for the contact; I will try to call. Also, does Eli have an e mail? <BR>Getting cycling information for Israel has been very difficult-thanks again!

Douglas, <BR>I will try and locate him and ask him. I am basing my information on my memory. Eli founded the Israeli Bicycle Association. He owns a bike shop and at least used to be very active, I remember my kids using him a lot. <BR>I hope to have more information be tomorrow. <BR>Ada

Ada, <BR>Thank you, once again! <BR>I will be bringing my own bike but wanted information on cycle shops for repairs/supplies as well as contacts for group rides by local cyclists-I find it's a nice way to interact with people & learn more about the country. I have ridden with Europeans in the east coast of the US [New York-Rockland County]; they seemed to appreciate both the cycling routes as well as the sharing of cultures. It is a nice way to learn while traveling. <BR>Douglas

Hello Douglas, <BR>My daughter finally gave me the correct up to date information you need. <BR>The bicyclists association's phone number is: 972-3-6490436. <BR>I tried calling them but they operate and answer phones only on Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday. Since I anm leaving for a short trip tomorrow, I will not be able to phone them. Do try it by yourself. Just remeber the time difference between NY and Israel is 7 hours. We are ahead of you. <BR>The regular office hours in Israel are 09:00 to 17:00. If you receive the answering machine that speaks Hebrew, wait till it changes to English. <BR>Good luck, <BR>Ada

Ada, <BR>Thank you for your help; I will definately call them. Again, I appreciate your information. <BR>Doug

Doug, When I was staying in Tiberias, I noticed lots of people biking around the Sea of Galilee. Seems a lot more relaxed than biking in Jerusalem might be (all those hills!). Good luck, Caroline